Fresh investments open across Tagbilaran as commercial activity expands
A fresh wave of business openings in Tagbilaran City for the month of April is adding to signs of continued commercial activity, with new establishments in retail, food, fuel, diagnostics and telecommunications expanding services and generating opportunities across the city.
Among the newly opened businesses are Modular Cabinets Bohol along CPG East Avenue in Barangay Poblacion 1; Grind Zero Cafe at the ground floor of East Bloc 1, Tagbilaran Uptown IT Hub 2; JOEJO Gasoline Station at F. Toledo Street corner H. Zamora Street in Barangay Dao; Metropoint Diagnostic Center on the ground floor of Cyber City in Barangay Dampas; Cake on Crate Baked Goodies Shop Kiosk at the Plaza Marcela entrance near Jollibee.
There was also the opening of the Converge FiberX Business Center at the Liteport Center on Gallares Street in Poblacion 2.
Mayor Jane Yap and Bohol First District Rep. John Geesnell “Baba” Yap II attended the openings, underscoring the local government’s support for new investments and enterprise growth in the city.
City officials said the new establishments reflect sustained investor confidence in Tagbilaran and contribute to the city’s expanding business environment.
Mayor Yap said the openings represent more than new business addresses, pointing to their impact on jobs, services and local economic activity.
“Every new business that opens in Tagbilaran means new jobs, new services, and new opportunities for our people,” Yap said.
“These investments show confidence in our city and help strengthen our local economy.”
The continued opening of new establishments in the city remains a positive indicator of business confidence, as Tagbilaran positions itself as a growing center for commerce and services in Bohol.
City officials and business owners lead the ribbon-cutting for the newly opened JOEJO Gasoline Station in Barangay Dao, Tagbilaran City. Hon. Merick Blanco (extreme left), Mayor Jane Yap; (4th from left), and Bohol First District Representative John Geesnell “Baba” Yap II (extreme right), joined by the station’s owners, mark another addition to the city’s growing commercial landscape. (Contributed photo)
Saulog bazaar rakes in P8.6 million, lifts Tagbilaran’s festival economy
The Saulog Tagbo sa Tagbi Food and Goods Bazaar generated P8.6 million in total sales from April 8 to April 25, 2026, reflecting strong public turnout and steady spending during the city’s Saulog festival.
Data from the City Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (CEDIPO) showed that the bazaar posted an average daily sales of P450,000, with the highest single-day sales reaching P556,000, said Atty. Vincent Louie Raotraot, CEDIPO Head.
The bazaar hosted 62 food concessionaires and 13 non-food concessionaires, all of whom benefited from sustained foot traffic and consumer spending throughout the celebration.
The figures pointed to the growing role of Saulog Tagbilaran not only as a cultural and religious event but also as an economic driver for local vendors and small businesses.
Other major festival events also posted encouraging sales based on the city’s monitoring team.
During the Saulog Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown on April 26, 2026, 20 concessionaires at the CPG Sports Complex recorded combined sales of P161,580.
Meanwhile, during the Saulog Festival King and Queen event on April 22, 2026, 15 concessionaires posted sales of nearly P100,000 on one evening alone.
Mayor Jane Yap said the sales performance showed that the city’s decision to continue key Saulog events had delivered economic benefits to local entrepreneurs and vendors.
She is also grateful for the eager support and trust extended by the private sponsors who helped staged this year’s Saulog Tagbilaran.
“Saulog is not only a celebration of faith and culture.
It is also a platform for livelihood and local enterprise,” Yap said.
“These numbers show that when people gather, our small businesses, food vendors and even our transport sector also benefit.”
She added that the City Government of Tagbilaran would continue supporting activities that stimulate the local economy while creating opportunities for small and medium enterprises.
Concessionaires and customers gather at the Saulog Tagbo sa Tagbi 2026 Food and Goods Bazaar in Tagbilaran City, illustrating steady public turnout and brisk trade that delivered millions in sales during the Saulog Festival 2026. (Photo courtesy of the City Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office Facebook Page)