01/07/2026
MASSIVE TAX MAPPING – OPLAN SUYOD
Program Brief
The Massive Tax Mapping – OPLAN SUYOD is a flagship field operation of the Office of the City Assessor of the City of Koronadal that aims to conduct a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate inventory of all real properties within the City’s territorial jurisdiction. Through actual field inspections, the program ensures that all taxable and tax-exempt real properties are properly identified, validated, verified, and accurately reflected in the City’s Assessment Roll.
The program supports the continuous updating of assessment records, validation of property information, and the establishment of a reliable real property database that promotes efficient, equitable, and transparent real property assessment and taxation. It also strengthens the City’s land information system and enhances local revenue generation by ensuring that all properties are properly declared, assessed, and recorded in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.
Legal Basis
The implementation of the Massive Tax Mapping – OPLAN SUYOD is undertaken in accordance with the mandate of the City Assessor under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, particularly the following provisions:
* Section 202 – Declaration of Real Property by the Owner or Administrator, which requires property owners or administrators to declare their real properties for taxation purposes.
* Section 203 – Duty of Persons Acquiring Real Property or Making Improvements Thereon, which requires any person acquiring real property or making improvements thereon to file the corresponding sworn statement with the City Assessor within the period prescribed by law.
* Section 204 – Declaration of Real Property by the Assessor, which authorizes the City Assessor to declare real property for taxation purposes whenever the owner fails or refuses to make the required declaration, thereby ensuring that all taxable properties are properly listed in the Assessment Roll.
* Section 213 – Authority of the Assessor to Conduct Field Inspection, which authorizes the City Assessor or duly authorized representatives to conduct on-site inspections of real properties whenever necessary to obtain accurate information for assessment purposes.
* Section 472(b) – Powers and Duties of the City Assessor, which mandates the City Assessor to conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real properties within the local government unit are properly listed in the Assessment Roll.
Pursuant to these statutory mandates, the Office of the City Assessor implements the Massive Tax Mapping – OPLAN SUYOD to ensure that all taxable and tax-exempt real properties are properly declared, accurately assessed, and duly recorded in the City’s Assessment Roll, thereby promoting transparency, accountability, equitable taxation, and sound local governance.
Objectives
The program aims to:
* Conduct actual field inspections and tax mapping of all real properties within the City of Koronadal.
* Gather, validate, and verify information on property ownership, property boundaries, classification, actual use, occupancy, and existing improvements.
* Update assessment records based on the actual condition and use of the property.
* Identify newly constructed, undeclared, or unrecorded buildings, structures, and other improvements.
* Verify tax declarations, ownership records, and property characteristics for assessment purposes.
* Support accurate, uniform, and equitable real property assessment and taxation.
* Enhance the City’s digital property information system and real property database.
Field Deployment
The implementation of OPLAN SUYOD is carried out by eight (8) field teams, each composed of three (3) trained personnel assigned to conduct systematic property inspections within their respective areas of responsibility.
Each field team:
* Is composed of one (1) Team Leader and two (2) Field Inspectors.
* Wears official City Government of Koronadal Identification Cards (IDs) for proper identification and to promote public confidence during field operations.
* Is equipped with official assessment records, tax maps, field appraisal forms, property information sheets, measuring instruments, and other necessary office supplies required in the conduct of field inspections.
* Has undergone training on field inspection procedures, data gathering, validation and verification of property information, taxpayer engagement, mapping techniques, and proper documentation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity, and reliability of all information collected.
Expected Outcomes
The implementation of the Massive Tax Mapping – OPLAN SUYOD is expected to achieve the following outcomes:
* Updated, complete, and accurate real property records.
* An improved and reliable Assessment Roll and Tax Map Control Roll (TMCR).
* Identification of undeclared real properties, newly constructed buildings, and other taxable improvements.
* Improved compliance with real property assessment laws, policies, and regulations.
* Enhanced accuracy of the City’s real property database and Geographic Information System (GIS).
* Strengthened local revenue generation through fair, equitable, and accurate real property assessment.
* Reliable property information to support land administration, urban planning, infrastructure development, and policy formulation.
* Increased public confidence in the integrity, transparency, and efficiency of the City’s real property assessment system.
Commitment
The Massive Tax Mapping – OPLAN SUYOD reflects the unwavering commitment of the Office of the City Assessor of the City of Koronadal to fulfill its statutory mandate by ensuring that every real property within the City’s jurisdiction is properly inspected, accurately documented, fairly assessed, and correctly reflected in the Assessment Roll.
Through this initiative, the Office continues to uphold the principles of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, and Service by delivering responsive, transparent, technology-driven, and client-focused assessment services. Ultimately, the program contributes to good governance, fiscal sustainability, informed decision-making, and the long-term socio-economic development of the City of Koronadal.
