Top taxpayers

Belle Corp., the gaming and property unit of the Sy family, and sister company SM Prime Holdings Inc. emerge as the top realty taxpayers in Parañaque City in 2017. Belle is the operator of City of Dreams in Pagcor Entertainment City while SM, the country’s largest mall in the country, operates three malls in Parañaque. Mayor Edwin Olivarez (center), vice mayor Rico Golez (second from right) and Rep. Eric Olivarez (right) present a trophy to Roland Allan Brosas (second from left) and John Bryan Tarnate (left), both of SM Prime Holdings, during the 20th Cityhood anniversary celebration at the city hall’s multi-purpose gym.