The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged Tagbilaran City Government, under the leadership of ex Mayor Baba Yap and now his wife, Jane Cajes-Yap, for keeping over P3.7 million pesos in dormant receivable accounts for more than a decade, potentially overstating its financial position. In its audit report, COA said cash advances and other receivables amounting to P3,775,670.45 pesos…
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the City Government of Tagbilaran for its failure to properly monitor and enforce the liquidation of P15,733,000 in funds released to various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs). The finding was highlighted in a recent audit report, raising concerns about financial management practices in the city….
Former Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap has officially declared his candidacy for congressman of Bohol’s first district. The announcement was made before an assembly of local leaders, including 14 barangay captains and 97 of 105 barangay councillors, as well as 265 purok and ward leaders from 15 city barangays. Mr Yap accepted their endorsement during…
BOHOL, Philippines: Former Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnall “Baba” Yap has announced his bid for Bohol’s first district congressional seat, challenging incumbent Rep. Edgar Chatto. Yap has secured endorsements from several mayors in the district, including those of Cortes, Corella, Baclayon, Antequera, Calape, and Maribojoc. Chatto’s camp remains confident, saying “the ball is still round,…
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The city government of Tagbilaran, in collaboration with the Diabetes Philippines Bohol Chapter, launched the Barangay Diabetes Clinics (BDC) program recently. BDC program aims to provide free and accessible health services to diabetic patients in the city’s 15 barangays. The program offers free random blood testing, cardiac panel, HbA1c, medications, and…
Former City Mayor Baba Yap, who is now the administrator of Tagbilaran City Hall, has defended the controversial P12-billion reclamation project that is being proposed by a private company led by Lite Shipping and a Manila-based business magnate. Speaking to DYTR radio host Chandymar Araneta Batoy on Friday, November 17, 2023, Yap said the reclamation…
The Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) held a ceremonial turnover of logistical support from the Tagbilaran City Local Government Unit (LGU) on August 31, 2023. The turnover was led by the Tagbilaran City Police Chief PLTCOL Homobuno R Sayon, who expressed his gratitude to Mayor Jane Yap and Sir Chief Baba Yap for their generous…
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