Municipal Assessor's Office - Tanauan

28/07/2026

📋 TOWARDS TRANSPARENCY AND EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE 📋
​Today, the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) conducted an official audit at the Municipal Assessor’s Office - Tanauan, Leyte.
​The activity was actively led by our Municipal Assessor, Engr. Rochel M. Orit, R.E.A., R.E.B., M.P.R.M., alongside the dedicated personnel of the Municipal Assessor’s Office, who facilitated the evaluation and addressed all queries and inquiries throughout the process.
​This regular audit reflects our unwavering commitment to maintaining high standards of governance, accountability, and quality service for all Tanauananons. 🏛️✨
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15/07/2026

MARKET VALUE vs. ZONAL VALUE vs. ASSESSED VALUE

These three real property values have different purposes and should not be used interchangeably.

Market Value

Is the estimated price a property would sell for in an open market between a willing buyer and willing seller. It is commonly used for property sales, bank appraisals, mortgages, and investment decisions.

Legal Basis: Local Government Code of 1991 (R.A. No. 7160), Sections 201–212.

Zonal Value

Is the value set by the Bureau of Internal Revenue for taxation purposes within a specific area. It is used in determining the tax base (minimum) for national taxes on real property transfers, including Capital Gains Tax, Documentary Stamp Tax, Estate Tax, and Donor's Tax.

Legal Basis: Section 6(E) of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the TRAIN Law (R.A. No. 10963).

Assessed Value

Is the taxable value used by local government units to compute Real Property Tax. It is determined by multiplying the property's Fair Market Value by the applicable assessment level.

Legal Basis: R.A. No. 7160, particularly Sections 198, 199, and 215–219.

Knowing the difference helps ensure proper property valuation, correct tax computation, and compliance with both national and local laws.

14/07/2026

14/07/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍! 😍🎊

Patron na liwat! Join us tomorrow, July 15, during the opening night at Tanauan Public Plaza for the 117th Fiesta Celebration featuring the music of Iconic Note Band.

Invite your family and friends and enjoy good food and the festive vibes in Tanauan Public Plaza!

14/07/2026

Daloy ng Transfer ng Titulo, 👇
Ayon sa pagkasunodsunod👇👇👇

11/07/2026

11/07/2026

SUPREME COURT HOLDS TORRENS TITLE PREVAILS OVER TAX DECLARATION IN RECOVERY OF POSSESSION CASE

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that a Torrens title prevails over a tax declaration in determining the better right to possess real property, reiterating that a certificate of title constitutes conclusive evidence of ownership, while a tax declaration is merely an indicium of a claim of ownership.

"Age-old is the rule that a Torrens title is evidence of indefeasible title to property in favor of the person in whose name the title appears. It is a conclusive evidence with respect to the ownership of the land described therein. Compared with a tax declaration, which is merely an indicium of a claim of ownership, a Torrens title is a conclusive evidence of ownership...

The case being for recovery of possession, the issue to be resolved is who has the better right to possess the property. It has been settled that the titleholder is entitled to all the attributes of ownership of the property, including possession. The person who has a Torrens title over a land is entitled to possession thereof... To reiterate, a tax declaration is not a proof of ownership but a mere proof of a claim of ownership."

-GAERLAN, J.

Supreme Court, Second Division
August 4, 2021.

READ: [https://dlsurf.com/l/z2n6q0q]

11/07/2026

📢 OFFICE UPDATE: Municipal Assessor Engr. Rochel M. Orit represented the Municipality of Tanauan at the recent SMV 2026 Public Consultation organized by the Leyte Provincial Assessor's Office (PASSO).
​The activity focused on the Proposed Schedule of Market Values (SMV) for General Revision 14, standardizing valuation practices in compliance with Republic Act No. 12001 (Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act - RPVARA).
​Your Tanauan Municipal Assessor’s Office remains dedicated to staying updated with national reforms to guarantee transparent and just property assessments for all Tanauanos. 🏛️✨
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