Surigao city: Surigao City collected PHP136.9 million in business taxes from its Business One-Stop-Shop transactions this month, marking a 25-percent increase from last year. Revenues surpassed the PHP109.8 million collected during the same period in 2025.

According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II highlighted the positive trend in economic activities during a flag-raising ceremony. He stated, "We're doing things right in Surigao City. Suppliers and businesses are thriving. We need to support them by offering better services."

The mayor also reported a 14-percent increase in new business registrations with 288 new businesses compared to 204 last year. Business renewals rose by 4 percent to 3,914. The total number of registered businesses in the city now stands at 4,202, up from 3,960 in 2025.

Dumlao emphasized the importance of fostering a good business environment, urging city employees to support this growth, as higher revenues are crucial for generating more jobs for residents.