Naga’s B.O.S.S. operates January 5–31

THE Business One Stop Shop (B.O.S.S.) of the city government of Naga is once again in operation from January 5 to 31 at the Naga City People’s Hall, providing business owners a faster and more convenient way to process applications and renewals of business permits.

The City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) said penalties will be imposed on applications for renewal of business permits and new business applications filed starting January 21 onwards.

Aside from regular office days, the CTO is also open on Saturdays to accommodate more business owners during the B.O.S.S. operations.

City Treasurer Socorro Gayanilo reminded business owners that securing a mayor’s permit must not go beyond January 31.

She further advised applicants to first secure their Fire Safety Inspection Certificates (FSICs) from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), which is one of the prerequisites for business permit processing. A team of BFP personnel is stationed at the B.O.S.S. venue to ensure faster transactions.

Applicants are also required to present receipts and photos proving that their stores or commercial establishments are equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, as mandated by a city ordinance.

Other requirements include a barangay clearance issued by the barangay where the business operates or will operate; building or occupancy permit from the Office of the City Building Official; zoning permit from the City Planning and Development Office; sanitary or health permit from the City Health Office; and a grease trap permit from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office.

Personnel from the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry are likewise participating in the B.O.S.S. operations, assisting business owners filing new applications and renewals, and enlisting them in its Business Registry Databank.

In 2025, around 9,000 businesses paid their taxes at the CTO. Gayanilo expressed optimism that this year’s B.O.S.S. operations will accommodate a higher number of taxpayers, noting that the number of registered businesses increases by about 10 percent annually. Jason Neola

RUSH Business owners crowd the Naga City People’s Hall on the first day of operations of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) as they file applications for the renewal of business permits and licenses, as well as applications for new businesses. Photo courtesy of Winson Escolano/City Mayor’s Office