ILOILO – The provincial government has recognized its top real property taxpayers for calendar year 2024, hailing their crucial role in driving development in the province through reliable and substantial tax contributions.
In a ceremony held at Zuri Hotel in Mandurriao, Iloilo City on June 20, the Office of the Provincial Treasurer honored 40 outstanding taxpayers — 20 corporate and 20 individual payers — whose tax remittances have significantly sustained the province’s health, education, welfare, and infrastructure programs.
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, speaking on behalf of Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., expressed deep appreciation to the honorees.
“Your dedication to paying the right taxes is not just a compliance with the law; it’s a profound act of support and belief in the progress of our beloved province,” Banias said. “Every peso you remit empowers us to fulfill our mandate and serve our constituents better.”
Banias emphasized that Iloilo Province, unlike cities and municipalities, has a more limited tax base and depends heavily on real property taxes. Because of this, the top taxpayers’ contributions have an outsized impact.
Under the leadership of Governor Defensor, who champions transparency and good governance, Banias assured that taxpayers’ money is carefully managed and strategically allocated to programs that directly benefit Ilonggos.
Among the key areas funded by the taxes are:
* Healthcare, with ongoing upgrades to provincial hospitals and public health services;
* Social welfare, particularly through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS);
* Education, with a significant portion of the Special Education Fund used to improve school infrastructure and learning outcomes, as well as to fund the Iskolar sang Iloilo Program;
* Rural infrastructure, where roads and other facilities are constructed or rehabilitated to connect communities and stimulate local economies.
“Your support is the bedrock of our provincial development. It allows us to dream bigger, plan bolder, and execute more effectively for the benefit of every Ilonggo family,” Banias added.
Top 20 Corporate Real Property Taxpayers (2024)
1. Palm Concepcion Power Corporation – ₱34.87 million
2. 8990 Housing Development Corporation – ₱32.45 million
3. Property Company of Friends, Inc. – ₱15.15 million
4. Communities Iloilo, Inc. – ₱13.34 million
5. Globe Telecom, Inc. – ₱10.31 million
6. Smart Communications, Inc. – ₱10.13 million
7. New Panay Agri-Ventures, Inc. – ₱9.43 million
8. San Miguel Foods Corporation – ₱8.31 million
9. IBC International Builders Corporation – ₱6.81 million
10. CityMall Commercial Centers, Inc. – ₱6.71 million
11. Universal Robina Corporation – ₱6.43 million
12. 3M Iloilo Properties & Development Corp. – ₱6.38 million
13. SPC Island Power Corporation – ₱6.17 million
14. Robinsons Land Corporation – ₱5.62 million
15. Vista Mall Iloilo – ₱5.53 million
16. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – ₱4.61 million
17. Far East Noble House, Inc. – ₱4.37 million
18. Dynasty Management & Development Corp. – ₱4.11 million
19. Liwayway Marketing Corporation – ₱3.75 million
20. Global Estate Resorts Inc. – ₱3.04 million
Top 20 Individual Real Property Taxpayers (2024):
1. Daniel Justiniani Jr. – ₱9.56 million
2. Ricky Ang – ₱5.95 million
3. Daniel Benjamin Consing – ₱4.67 million
4. Dennis B. and Dolores Devicente – ₱4.11 million
5. Thelma Zerrudo – ₱3.49 million
6. Dan Stephen Palami – ₱3.18 million
7. Joseph Yu – ₱2.27 million
8. Alex Nulada – ₱2.23 million
9. Felix Gurrea – ₱2.13 million
10. Dr. Pacita Gonzales – ₱1.87 million
11. Melne Ruth Vencer – ₱1.80 million
12. Danilo Valderrama – ₱1.68 million
13. George Federico & Francisco Sanson, et al. – ₱1.52 million
14. Raul Martin Sison – ₱1.43 million
15. Nemesio Jardeleza – ₱932,234
16. Marilyn Sy Ong – ₱927,729
17. Josefina Golez – ₱885,532
18. Reynold Lim – ₱876,200
19. Teresita Malones – ₱796,453
20. Sps. Cipriano & Bernadita Garcia – ₱786,086
The provincial government vowed to continue working closely with taxpayers to build a more progressive and inclusive Iloilo./PN
