With the MTO’s partner agencies such as the Bureau of Fire Protection, PAGIBIG, PhilHealth, Social Security System, and the Department of Labor and Employment, their team performs a joint inspection to remind the public of their obligations.
“Pag dumadalaw kami sa mga business establishment, gina-guide talaga namin sila. Hindi lang naman tayo after sa pangongolekta sa kanila. Ang sinasabi namin, dapat kapag nagnenegosyo ay laging legit ang business. Mas magandang nagnenegosyo ka ng legal
["When we visit business establishments, we make sure to guide them. We are not after the collection. We remind them that a business should always be legitimate and legal,”] Castillo emphasized.
The LGU’s local revenue comes from business tax, fees and charges, and real property tax. These collections are being used to fund the local government’s projects and programs for the welfare of the public.
“Ang collection natin ng local revenues particularly ay bumabalik sa taong bayan sa pamamagitan ng mga proyekto natin…we have financial assistance, burial benefit, mayroon tayong mga birthday gift para sa mga senior citizen, scholarships [at iba pa]. Bumabalik din sa taong bayan kung ano ang ibininabayad [ng mga tax payer],”
[“The collection from the local revenues is given back to the public through government projects. There is financial assistance such as burial benefits, birthday gifts for senior citizens, and scholarships. The tax that the taxpayers give returns to them,”] the treasury officer underscored.
The renewal period for business owners in the municipality started on January 2 until January 20, 2024. Castillo urges all business owners to register before the deadline to avoid surcharges and penalties. (DSG/PIA MIMAROPA – Occidental Mindoro)