"File your sworn statement on or before June 30, 2010 to avoid penalty" this is the call of Tupi Municipal Assessor to all real property owners, this municipality. If filed after June 30, a penalty of P 100.00 plus 1/2 of 1% of the total assessed value but not to exceed P5,000.00 shall be imposed, said Herbert Jugador, Tupi municipal assessor.

Local Government Code, section 202, 203 requires real property owners to file "Sworn Statement" declaring the true, current and fair market values of real properties whether taxable or exempt. Form is available at Tupi Municipal Assessor and is free of charge. For details visit the assesors office.