By Mary Joy Cavañas
The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Office of the Provincial Treasurer, recognized the vital contribution to Iloilo’s progress and development of its highest paying taxpayers for calendar year 2024 in an awarding ceremony held at Zuri Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City on June 20, 2025.
Given the recognition were the top Real Property Tax payers in Individual and Corporate Category, Amusement Tax and Annual Fixed Tax on Delivery Tax on Delivery Trucks and Vans.
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias who represented Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., in the awarding ceremony thanked the awardees saying “your dedication to paying the right taxes is not just a compliance with the law; it’s a profound act of support and belief in the progress of our beloved province.”
Banias added that under the leadership of Governor Defensor the taxes paid are not wasted or corrupted but are meticulously managed and strategically allocated to improve the quality of lives of all Ilonggos through the provision of quality public services.
The Top 20 Real Property Taxpayers in the Individual Category are:
1. Daniel Justiniani, Jr. (Dumangas) – Php 9,560,112.00
2. Ricky Ang (Leganes) – Php 5,950,684.02
3. Daniel Benjamin Consing (Dumangas, Janiuay, Oton) – Php 4,666,612.81
4. Dennis B. Devicente & Dolores Devicente (Leganes) – Php 4,110,507.60
5. Thelma Zerrudo (various municipalities) – Php 3,490,031.77
6. Dan Stephen Palami (Leganes) – Php 3,182,308.20
7. Joseph Yu (Leganes, Lambunao) – Php 2,265,376.28
8. Alex Nulada (Miagao, Tigbauan) – Php 2,225,392.98
9. Felix Gurrea (various municipalities) – Php 2,131,609.00
10. Dr. Pacita Gonzalez (various municipalities) – Php 1,866,477.12
11. Melne Ruth Vencer (Barotac Viejo) – Php 1,795,104.08
12. Danilo Valderrama (Anilao, Banate) – Php 1,683,169.94
13. George Federico & Francisco Sanson, et. al. (Sara) – Php 1,520,391.23
14. Raul Martin Sison (Leganes) – Php 1,434,598.60
15. Nemesio Jardeleza (Leganes) – Php 932,234.40
16. Marilyn Sy Ong (Banate, Estancia) – Php 927,729.28
17. Josefina Golez (Dumangas) – Php 885,532.23
18. Reynold Lim (Leganes) – Php 876,199.75
19. Teresita Malones (Maasin) – Php 796,453.04
20. Sps. Cipriano Garcia & Bernadita Garcia (various municipalities) – Php 786,086.30
For the Corporate Category, the Top 20 Real Property Taxpayers are:
1. Palm Concepcion Power Corporation (Concepcion) – Php 34,868,922.42
2. 8990 Housing Development Corporation (Pavia, Leganes, Sta. Barbara, San Miguel) – Php 32,447,737.47
3. Property Company of Friends, Inc. (Pavia, Lambunao, Sta. Barbara) – Php 15,151,325.76
4. Communities Iloilo, Inc. (Pavia, Oton, San Miguel) – Php 13,336,607.72
5. Globe Telecom, Inc. (various municipalities) – Php 10,306,443.07
6. Smart Communications, Inc. (variour municipalities) – Php 10,133,745.12
7. New Panay Agri-Ventures, Inc. (Pavia) – Php 9,429,195.68
8. San Miguel Foods Corporation (Pavia, Leganes) – Php 8,309,846.68
9. IBC International Builders Corporation (various municipalities) – Php 6,807,914.40
10. City Mall Commercial Centers, Inc. (Pavia) – Php 6,713,388.66
11. Universal Robina Corporation (San Enrique) – Php 6,425,668.65
12. 3M Iloilo Properties & Development Corporation (Sta. Barbara, Leganes) – Php 6,377,215.02
13. SPC Island Power Corporation (Dingle) – Php 6,168,735.52
14. Robinsons Land Corporation (Pavia) – Php 5,622,222.72
15. Vista Mall Iloilo (Oton) – Php 5,529,736.20
16. Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (San Miguel) – Php 4,607,707.20
17. Far East Noble House, Inc. (Estancia) – Php 4,370,378.84
18. Dynasty Management & Development Corporation (Sara) – Php 4,112,054.88
19. Liwayway Marketing Corporation (Pavia) – Php 3,746,547.52
20. Global Estate Resorts Inc. (Sta. Barbara) – Php 3,042,458.86
