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Get the latest updates on Bacolod City's leadership as Councilor Israel Salanga and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran take turns as acting mayor in the absence of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez. Stay informed on the temporary changes in leadership and the designated responsibilities during this period of official travel abroad. Follow the story for more details.
Find out the latest updates on the proposed P35K bonus for City Hall workers in Cebu. Will the funds be available? Get the details on the upcoming budget hearing and the collective decision needed from the City Council. Read more now!
To avert a water crisis next month, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has intervened by signing an emergency water supply agreement with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), after the Cebu Manila Water Development Inc. (CMWD) decided to stop selling water to MCWD, potentially affecting thousands of the water district’s consumers in Metro Cebu.
THERE is a big difference between protesting an assessment and claiming a refund of erroneously paid local business taxes (LBT). The remedies for each action are set out in separate sections of the Local Government Code of 1991 (LGC).
Concerns raised over potential investors being driven away by higher real property tax (RPT) in Cebu City. Business entities seek discounted fair market value, staggered implementation, and sustainable solutions. Impact on BPO industry highlighted. City Assessor explains basis for higher values. Calls to maintain discounted market value to support businesses. Proposal not yet final, subject to City Council deliberation. Ayala Land emphasizes need for sustainable increases. Clarifications on RPT revision provided. Updates to fair market value expected due to development. Forum attended by key e...