(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 07 December 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Matuguinao, Samar (12.2°N 125.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Luzon. Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to northwest will prevail over the western sections of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.1 meters). Elsewhere, moderate winds from the northwest to southwest to southeast with moderate seas (1.2 to 2.5 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) 

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