(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 17 January 2026) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "ADA" {NOKAEN} was estimated based on all available data at 130 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.8°N, 125.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 20 km/h. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon. Tropical Storm "ADA" ang makaapekto sa Agusan del Norte, Dinagat Islands ug Surigao del Norte. Samtang Localized Thunderstorms ang makaapekto sa nahibilin nga bahin sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


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)