Dr. Pacita Trinidad-Gonzalez receives her trophy as Rank 1 Real Property Taxpayer (Individual Category) for Calendar Year 2022 at Casa Real de Iloilo.
“Paying taxes is not a punishment. It’s a responsibility.” – Chris Matthews
Yes, it is the time of the year when top Ilonggo taxpayers and stakeholders were recognized and honored for diligently paying their Real Property Taxes and other Provincial Taxes in the Province of Iloilo for Calendar Year 2022!
Highlighting the 122nd Semana sang Iloilo, the Awards Ceremony was held at the Grand Social Hall of Casa Real de Iloilo, which is celebrating its 150th Anniversary as the old seat of government of the Province of Iloilo.
Dr. Marigold T. Gonzalez, Dr. Pacita Trinidad –Gonzalez and Arlin Almieda Gucana
Dr. Pacita Trinidad-Gonzalez and Iloilo Board Member Jason Gonzales
Businesswoman and philanthropist Dr. PACITA TRINIDAD-GONZALEZ was accorded the Number 1 rank in the Individual Category for having paid the highest collective amount in various municipalities. She joined the shortlist of 24 big time entrepreneurs in Iloilo Province.
For the Corporate Category, Smart Communications, Inc. (various municipalities) was Rank 1 while for the Annual Fixed Tax on Delivery Trucks and Vans, Daewoo E & C (Calinog) tops the list. Parallax Inc., Vista Mall (Oton) took the number one spot in the Amusement Tax Category.
The formalities were followed by a sumptuous luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Devicente (Rank 2 in the Real Property Tax, Individual Category), Dr. Pacita Trinidad-Gonzalez and Dr. Marigold T. Gonzalez
Dr. Pacita Trinidad-Gonzalez, Arlin almieda Gucana and yours truly
The welcome lei with the Official Seal of the Province of Iloilo
The widow of former DOJ Secretary RAUL M. GONZALEZ, Dr. PACITA TRINIDAD-GONZALEZ owns Paragon Mall in Calinog and other properties and businesses in various municipalities – these aside from those in Metro Manila, Zambales and Mindanao. She was also a former Representative of the 2nd District of Zambales. A semi-retired cosmetic surgeon, she is one of Iloilo’s Best Dressed Women.