COA Uncovers Tagbilaran’s P3.7M Decade-old Dormant Accounts

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…

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COA Exposes Tagbilaran’s P15.7M Unliquidated “NGO Funds”

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….

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COA: Tagbilaran City Hall Financial Records Found Unreliable

A recent audit by the Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered significant discrepancies in the financial records of Tagbilaran City Hall, raising concerns about the local government’s accounting practices. The audit report, dated February 28, 2023, found that the Real Property Tax (RPT) and Special Education Tax (SET) receivables set up at the beginning of…

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Bohol Baby Dies in Fire in Tagbilaran City

A 4-month-old baby boy was killed in a fire that engulfed a house in Barangay Ubujan, Tagbilaran City on February 24, 2024. The victim was identified as Prince Nikola Alcala, who was left alone in the house by his parents, who were both working at the time of the incident. The fire started at around…

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Tagbilaran City Recognized as Manila Bulletin Newsmaker of the Year 2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The city of Tagbilaran added another feather to its cap as it was honored as one of the Manila Bulletin Newsmakers of the Year 2024 in a ceremony held at The Tent City in Manila Hotel on February 15, 2024. Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap personally received the award from Manila…

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Tagbilaran City Mayor Clarifies Alleged Kidnapping Incident

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Mayor Jane Yap of Tagbilaran City has issued a statement to clarify the details of an alleged kidnapping incident that recently occurred in the city. According to Yap, the incident was reported by the Tagbilaran Police District Intelligence and Law Enforcement (DILE) unit, which said that a teacher from Baclayon town…

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