TIAONG, Quezon — For the first time in this town's history, business entities were recognized by the local government in a lavish event dubbed 'Pillars of Prosperity Business Excellence Awards Night 2024' held Friday at the Tiaong Town Plaza.Mayor Vincent Arjay Mea told The Manila Times his administration wanted to pay back business owners who played important roles in boosting the town's economy through the taxes they pay.
The business community's all-out support for the local government's tax campaign moved Mea to recognize them in turn.Special awards were given, including the Startup Business Excellency Award to Angry Baboy Samgyupsal, the Pinnacle of Success Award to Victoriano's Garden Cafe and the Agri-Business Excellence Award to Jose Lalunio.The event highlighted the Top 5 Taxpayers Award, ranked from the top 1: Savemore-City Mall-Sandford Marketing Inc., Easy Bio Philippines Inc.