THE City Government of Tagbilaran will conduct its annual Business-One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) from January 3 to January 20, 2026 at the City Hall Atrium, to facilitate the fast and efficient processing of business permits for the coming year.
According to Mary Christine Bitoy-Montalban, Head of the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), extended operating hours will again be observed to better serve business owners.
Frontline offices, particularly the BPLO and the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO), will accommodate clients until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Bitoy-Montalban emphasized that in line with the government’s commitment to ease of doing business, the City has significantly streamlined permit requirements.
New business applications will require only three documents: DTI or SEC Registration, Certification of Occupancy or Certification of Old Existing Building or Lessor’s Permit, and Real Property Tax (RPT) Clearance.
For renewal applications, only the RPT Clearance is required, which may be secured at the City Treasurer’s Office, Window 29.
She further clarified that businesses previously red-flagged by regulatory offices must first comply with noted deficiencies and submit an Inter-Office Clearance before proceeding with permit renewal.
Notifications have already been sent earlier this month via email to affected establishments with active email addresses on record.
BPLO continues to practice one-day processing of permits, provided that all requirements are complete and there are no outstanding issues.
Mayor Jane Yap encouraged business owners to take advantage of the streamlined process and extended hours, noting that the City Government remains committed to creating a business-friendly environment.
“We want to make it easier for our entrepreneurs to comply, grow, and succeed. A thriving business sector means more jobs and better services for Tagbilaranons,” the mayor said.
The City Government also reminded the public that the issuance of a Mayor’s Permit does not end regulatory compliance, as post-requirements from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), City Health Office (CHO), and the concerned barangay must still be completed.
Business owners are urged to comply early to ensure the smooth and lawful operation of their establishments in 2026.
