The Parañaque City government recognized the top taxpayers for their role in making Parañaque one of the richest cities in the country.
Mayor Eric Olivarez said the “Gawad Parangal 2023” held at the East Ocean Palace was conducted by the city government in celebration of the 25th cityhood anniversary.
Olivarez said the city government cited 10 corporations and five proprietors as top taxpayers.
He said 10 big real estate tax payers were also given recognition by the city government.
The city government also recognized 10 outstanding Parañaqueños who have made big contributions to the city’s development through their fields of work.
Olivarez said the contribution of taxpayers was used by the city government for various projects designed to make the city more progressive and to help the city residents.
The mayor was joined by city treasurer Dr. Anthony Pulmano and Atty. Melanie Soriano-Malaya, head of the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), during the awarding ceremony.