05/08/2026
‼️ Sangguniang Panlungsod Conducts Public Hearing on Proposed Tricycle Fare Rate Adjustment
The Sangguniang Panlungsod of San Carlos City conducted a public hearing today, August 5, 2026, on the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22-09, Series of 2022, which seeks to adjust the motorcab/tricycle fare rates for all areas under Zones 1, 2, and 3 in the City of San Carlos.
The proposal originated from the Federation of Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Associations (TODA) and was formally endorsed by the Office of the City Mayor, Hon. Renato Y. Gustilo, to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for appropriate legislative action.
The public hearing was conducted through the Committee on Land Transportation, chaired by Hon. Jonie Uy, with the support of its committee members, Hon. Armando Laguda Jr., Hon. Joseph Mark Antonio, and Hon. Philip Gerard Maisog. It was attended by TODA presidents, barangay captains, representatives from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), members of the media, representatives of concerned government offices, and the public.
City Vice Mayor Christopher Paul S. Carmona also attended the hearing, together with Sangguniang Panlungsod Members Hon. Gerardo W. Valmayor III, Hon. Rommel Debulgado, Hon. Victoriana Cabili, and Hon. Jeffrey Hidalgo.
The proposed amendment was prompted by the increasing costs of fuel and other basic commodities while also taking into consideration the government’s energy conservation initiatives under Memorandum Circular No. 114 issued during the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The public hearing provided stakeholders with an opportunity to present their views, recommendations, and concerns, reaffirming the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s commitment to transparency, inclusive governance, and meaningful public participation before the proposed measure is deliberated upon by the legislative body.
