Panglao, Bohol resort closed for lack of business permit

Leo Udtohan 04/20/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY — The municipal government of Panglao in Bohol has closed down a resort along the famous Alona beach for operating without a business permit. Panglao Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay signed and served the closure order…

Late business taxpayers to incur 25% surcharge

Pia Piquero 01/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 25 percent surcharge on the total amount due is applied as one of the penalties if business owners in Cebu City pay beyond the deadline, said City Treasurer Mare Vae Reyes. Other…

ARTA commends Lapu-Lapu City for simplifying business permit application process

Futch Anthony Inso 05/15/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The Lapu-Lapu City Government was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for simplifying its business permit application process. ARTA Director General Ernesto Perez presented to Mayor Junard Chan the certificate of commendation for…

Cebu City collects more than P1.4 B in business taxes

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government collected more than P1.4 billion in business taxes from Jan. 5 until Jan. 31, 2023, the latest data from the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) showed. This is…

Business permit renewal in Mandaue ends in 2 days

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/18/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — More than 10,000 businesses in Mandaue City have already processed the renewal of their business permits while 2,000 have already been issued permits. Lawyer August Lizer Malate, head of the city’s Business Permit…

CCDRRMO, fire authorities to conduct weekly inspections for fire-free holidays

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To help prevent Christmas and New Year-related fire incidents, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) will soon conduct weekly inspections in barangays with firecracker vendors and stores. According to…

Former Cebu City JO employee nabbed for duping bizwoman, falsifying papers for business permit

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A former Job Order employee of Cebu City government was arrested for allegedly giving fake documents for cash, which was needed to process the business permit of a businesswoman. Elmer Moreno, the suspect,…

Drug-free workplace will soon be a requirement for businesses to renew their permits if …

Futch Anthony Inso 09/11/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Business establishments in Lapu-Lapu City will soon be required to have a drug-free workplace before they can be allowed to renew their business permits. This can happen if the proposal of City of…

Cordova mayor: No floating cottage closed since EO was issued

Futch Anthony Inso 07/25/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan clarified that the town has not closed any floating cottages since the issuance of his Executive Order No. 1. The EO only prohibits the new construction of floating…

Cebu City business permit renewal deadline moved to February 28

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City businesses and establishments seeking to renew their business permits will have more time to fulfill the requirements as the deadline has been moved to February 28, 2022. Cebu City Treasurer Mare…

Real property tax deadline moved to Jan. 15, business permit deadline may be moved to Feb.

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The deadline for the payment of Real Property Tax (RPT) in Cebu City is moved to January 15, 2022.  City Treasurer Mare Vae Reyes announced that because of devastation of Typhoon Odette, Mayor…

Shipyard companies can continue to operate in Tayud, Consolacion until case is resolved

Mae Fhel Gom-os 07/01/2021

Consolacion Mayor Joannes Alegado. | Mae Fhel Gom-os CEBU CITY, Philippines — The shipyards and shipping companies operating in Barangay Tayud, Consolacion can continue to operate until the case they filed against Mayor Joannes Alegado and the…

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