MUNTREAL steps up revenue collection

RECOGNITION --- Members of the Municipal Treasurers League of Maguindanao are on high spirits as they held the first monthly meeting for Calendar Year 2018. In accordance to the organization's successful conduct of various programs and activities last 2017, top performing members were also awarded during simple rites last January 30 held at the MUNTREAL office. (GILMHAR A. LAO WITH PHOTO BY ANNE ACOSTA - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

COTABATO CITY --- The Municipal Treasurers League of Maguindanao (MUNTREAL) is optimistic with the positive response of the business sector at the ongoing conduct of "One Stop Shop" program in the province's 36 towns.

Engr. Tokan Brahim, president of MUNTREAL, said during the organization's first monthly meeting for 2018 held last January 30 that they are happy with the program's  positive feedback from business communities spearheaded by various local government units.

"This annual activity simply provides our local businessmen better and faster government processes, most especially in the renewal of their business permits," Brahim said.

Brahim said that for the Calendar Year 2018, they would pay more attention to the business tax.

"Purpose of which is to meet our target collection," he added.

Brahim said that in terms of revenue collection, the province of Maguindanao is not left behind these days.

"For the past calendar year, we have reached our target and hopefully it will get even better this year," he said.

As for the extension on the renewal of business permits, Brahim stressed that it depends on the local government units.

"Extensions can be made by the respective LGUs. For some reasons, it is also their way of giving consideration to our local businessmen. Some LGUs have extended the renewal until the second week of February. Soon after, should they fail to renew, there will  be surcharges," Brahim stressed.

For those establishments who have not yet renewed their business permits, Brahim encouraged them to avail of the program since it speeds up the processing of their documents.

"It is a relief and less hassle because in one sitting, their documents would be processed," Brahim said.

Taking part in the "One Stop Shop" program are government agencies involved with business registration and renewal process. These agencies are the Municipal Treasurer’s Office, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator’s Office, Municipal Engineer’s Office, Municipal Health Office, Municipal Administrator’s Office, Office of the Environment and Natural Resources, Municipal Agriculture Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Municipal Police Office.

Meanwhille, the MUNTREAL has acknowledged the active involvement and contribution of its members on their various programs and activities during simple awarding ceremony of  top performing members.

They are: 4th Quarter of 2017 Perfect Attendance Awardees Jocelyn C. Bañas, Elizabeth G. Estrella, Ali A. Mamoribid, Sailani K. Pendong, Roxas G. Adza, and EntingKamensa;

Whole Year 2017 Perfect Attendance Awardees Engr. Tokan Brahim, Misuari S. Guialudin, Norodin Samaon, Lorlene D. Nepomuceno, Abdulkadir Pasandalan, Teresita Sararaña, and Juliet Mariscal;

Outstanding Role as Officers of MUNTREAL Nicanor Garriguez, Beds Pasandalan, and Engr. Tokan Brahim; Gratitude Awardees Masrifa Abedin and Misuari S. Guialudin;

And the Outstanding Non-Sworn Member Awardees Jazer B. Matalam, Shenah Jean Fernandez, Shahada Samiana, Kambal Ali, Samuel Wahalon, and Elisa Billones.(GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE ACOSTA- MINDANAO EXPOSE’)