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Province of Rizal

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Office of the Sanguniang Bayan
Taytay, Rizal

Resolution No. 579 series of 2025

A RESOLUTION IMPLORING THE BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSING OFFICE (BPLO) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DILG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2017-16 AND BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 31-2009, WITH REITERATION ADVISORY DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 EXEMPTIONS OF COOPERATIVES FROM LOCAL TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES AND LIMITING THE AMOUNT TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 1,500.00) FOR A MAYOR’S PERMIT AND COMMUNITY TAX CERTIFICATE

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160 known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, recognizes cooperatives as effective instruments in promoting economic and social development, particularly for the benefit of marginalized sectors, and are entitled to tax exemptions, incentives, and other benefits as specified in laws and regulations;

WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2017-16 on February 2, 2017, titled “Exemption of Duly Registered Cooperatives from Payment of Applicable Taxes, Fees, and Charges”, which exempts duly registered cooperatives from certain local taxes, fees, and charges;

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) issued Memorandum Circular No. 31-2009 on October 7, 2009, reiterating the exemption of cooperatives from local taxes, fees, and charges, and limiting the amount of local fees and charges to One Thousand Pesos (â‚±1,000.00) for a Mayor’s Permit and Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) for Community Tax Certificate with the total of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00);

WHEREAS, the DILG issued a reiteration advisory on September 12, 2024, emphasizing the continuous exemption of duly registered cooperatives from payment of applicable taxes, fees, and charges;

WHEREAS, it is imperative to ensure that all duly registered cooperatives within the jurisdiction of Municipality of Taytay are informed of and benefit from these exemptions, thereby enhancing their capacity to contribute to local economic development;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, by the 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Taytay, Rizal, in a session duly assembled, hereby IMPLORES THE BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSING OFFICE (BPLO) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DILG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2017-16 AND BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 31-2009, WITH REITERATION ADVISORY DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 EXEMPTIONS OF COOPERATIVES FROM LOCAL TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES AND LIMITS THE AMOUNT TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 1,500.00) FOR A MAYOR’S PERMIT AND COMMUNITY TAX CERTIFICATE.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be furnish to all concerned offices and departments to disseminate information regarding these exemptions to all duly registered cooperatives operating within the municipality.

ADOPTED, this 26th day of February 2025, 4:00 PM at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal.

Authored by:
Coun. Ma. Elaine T. Leonardo

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