Metro Business articles
City Garden Grand hotel suspended for 2 months
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reduced to two months the suspension of the City Garden Grand Hotel (CGGH) following the latter's appeal on behalf of its pandemic-hit employees, acccording to a report by Philippine News Agency. The hotel, where flight attendant Christine Dacera was discove...
Makati shuts down POGO firm
Makati City closed down a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Barangay Pio del Pilar over its failure to secure a business permit from the mayor's office. In a Facebook post Thursday, Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay said the POGO firm violated the city ordinance and the general commun...
Makati shuts down Skye Bar
Makati City's Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) shut down the Skye Bar in Barangay Bel-Air following the apprehension of more than 100 persons for violating social distancing. Personnel of the Makati City BPLO went to Skye Bar to attach the closure order on the door of the bar. The ...
MakatiMed offers new endoscopic system
In its ongoing efforts to keep abreast with current surgical trends and provide the utmost in patient safety and satisfaction, top hospital in the Philippines Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) recently performed the removal of an intervertebral disc herniation (“slipped disc”) from the s...
Makati extends deadline of tax payments
Makati Mayor Abby Binay said the city is extending the April 20 deadline of payments for business licenses, real property taxes, and other fees and charges until April 30, 2020. The mayor said the city is also suspending the imposition of penalties, interests, and surcharges accruing from the issua...
Assembly Grounds at The Rise temporarily closes
Assembly Grounds at The Rise is temporarily closing to prioritize the health and safety of the community, and in compliance with government directives due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mall operations cease on March 16 until further notice, while certain establishments remain open. Security...
Makati reminds taxpayers of Jan. 20 deadline
Makati Mayor Abby Binay reminded residents and business owners about the January 20 deadline to settle their taxes and renew their business permits and licenses. Binay said she authorized frontline offices to extend operations after office hours and on weekends starting January 2. “I ha...
Noma, Makati’s new stomping ground
With a prime location that’s a few minutes away from the bustling Makati CBD and known for its vibrant art, music, and food scene, North Makati or NOMA has turned into a land of promise for every young professional, artist, and entrepreneur. Now, NOMA welcomes the community’s newest hub...
BIR files P156-m tax case vs Makati BPO firm
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it filed a P156-million tax case with the Department of Justice against System Encoding Corp. (SENCOR) and its management led by president Michael Victor Martel. It said the case allegedly involved several counts of willful attempt to evade or defeat the pa...
Makati collects P14.2 billion in revenues
Makati City said it collected P14.2 billion in revenues as of July 2019, representing 83 percent of its full-year revenue target of P17.1 billion. The City Treasurer reported to Mayor Abby Binay that the city government was on track with its revenue target of P17.1-billion for the year, noting...