(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 16 June 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 115 km North of Virac, Catanduanes or 285 km East of Infanta, Quezon (14.6°N, 124.3°E). Southwest Monsoon affecting the western section of the country. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from Southwest to West will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).


Monday, 13 January 2025

Butuan City advances tax collection system

BUTUAN CITY - The city government of Butuan advances its tax collection process with the introduction of the Enhanced Tax Revenue and Collection System (ETRACS), reinforcing its commitment to improving efficiency, transparency, and convenience for businesses and taxpayers. 

This initiative supports a business-friendly environment, ensuring compliance and economic growth. The City Business Permits and Licensing Department (CBPLD) has been utilizing the South Atrium of Robinsons Place Butuan for several years as a venue for streamlined processing of permits and renewals. Business owners are now encouraged to register at the 2025 Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) available until January 31, 2025. 

The launch of the ETRACS by the City Government of Butuan during the opening of the 2025 Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) at Robinsons Place is a commendable step toward improving public service and local governance. 

By streamlining tax revenue and collection processes, ETRACS demonstrates the city's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and convenience for businesses and taxpayers at the public's convenience. 

Such efforts reflect the city's dedication to modernizing services and driving sustainable development in the region. This initiative showcases Butuan City’s commitment to modernizing services for sustainable development. (Arvin Reyes Silvosa, DILG-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)