TOP TAXPAYERS. Some of the top taxpayers in Laoag City receive a plaque of appreciation from the city government led by Mayor Michael M. Keon on Monday (June 26, 2023). They were cited for their timely and correct payment of taxes. (Contributed Photo)
LAOAG CITY–The city government here recognized top business taxpayers on Monday for their timely and correct payments in 2022.
Under the national-owned businesses, the city government identified Sanford Marketing Corp. with the highest business tax, followed by Super Shopping Market Inc., Puregold Price Club Inc., Jollibee Foods Corp., Golden Arches Development Corp., Pepsi Cola Philippines Inc., Northpoint Alliance Motors Corp., K Servico Trade Inc., Abenson Ventures Inc. and Family Health and Beauty Corp. or Watsons.
For the local-owned businesses, the Laoag Solid 8 Distribution and Services Corp. led the top awardees, followed by Laoag Generations Corp., JCA Construction and Supply, New Laoag Auto Supply, Mong Ding Construction Supply, New Javier Trading Corp., Laoag Kambal Corp., CST Evermart, RCFarinas Dealership Corp., and Hi Factor Iontech Digital Industries Corp.
The city government also recognized the top 10 taxpayers at the Laoag City Commercial Complex, namely Rang-ay Bank, Jhenmarie Meatshop, Charito Caday Meatshop, Rohna’s Meat Vendor, Raquino’s Dressed Chicken, Michelle Meat Vendor, Liza Meat Shop, Emilio C. Cabacungan Jr. Meat Shop, Abadilla Meat Stall and Denise General Merchandise and Rice Grain Retail.
In a simple rites held in front of the City Hall, Laoag City Mayor Michael Keon led the distribution of plaques of recognition to all the awardees.
Keon thanked and congratulated all the awardees for “being a part of the city’s growing businesses and for being prompt in paying and timely in the payment of their business taxes every year.”
The mayor expressed hope that other businesses would follow the same so they can also avoid the penalties from the city government.
“We are happy that we are still able to help our beloved city provide better public goods and services by being a huge part of its main lifeblood. And even though the pandemic has affected our business revenues, we would still like to thank all our customers, supporters, patrons, employees, and other stakeholders for the continuous and never-ending support through the years,” said Hanson Chua, one of the consistent top taxpayers to the city. (PNA)
