ARTA urges LGUs to extend biz permits renewal up to Q1 end
(Photo courtesy of Meycauayan City LGU) MANILA - Amid the spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases at the start of the year, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has called on local government units (LGUs) to extend the period of business permit renewals and payment of real property tax until March 31. ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica said local chief executives have the power to move the renewal and payment from January 3 to 20 up to the end of the first quarter of this year. "This is a time for us to approach situations with more compassion and sensitivity. With a record-b...