BY GLORIA LEODIVICA INES ARANETA
Tagbilaran City ranked second among 13 component cities in Central Visayas for locally sourced revenue in Fiscal Year 2025, generating ₱687,059,521.71.
The city earned the First Sikatuna Award during the Pasidungog sa Syete 2026 held on October 28, 2026, in Cebu City.
The award was conferred by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Region VII in partnership with the Association of Local Treasurers and Assessors of Central Visayas, Inc.
It recognizes the city’s strong performance in generating revenue from local sources.
Assistant City Treasurer Gilbert Trajano received the award on behalf of the city and City Treasurer Hubert Inas.
The award was presented by BLGF Executive Director Atty. Wryan Martin Te and BLGF Region VII Regional Director Gerardo Avorque during the ceremony.
Tagbilaran City also received the Quarterly Report on Real Property Assessments (QRRPA) Submit-Una Award.
The award recognized Acting City Assessor Atty. Colleen Rose Guantero and focal person Xander Hei Ungab.
City Assessor’s Office personnel Engr. Anita Cabrera and Julieta Adlaon received the award on their behalf.
Mayor Jane Yap welcomed the recognitions.
She emphasized that effective revenue generation and sound financial administration help the city sustain public services, fund development priorities, and respond to the needs of Tagbilaranons.
She also acknowledged the contributions of the City Treasurer’s Office and the City Assessor’s Office in fulfilling their responsibilities in local revenue administration and property assessment.
She said the recognitions encourage the city government to continue improving its financial management and ensuring that public resources support programs and services for the community.
The awards highlight Tagbilaran City’s performance in local revenue generation and assessment administration.
Both contribute to the city’s capacity to finance infrastructure, public services, and other development initiatives.