07/04/2026
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Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered the temporary suspension of the cityβs number coding scheme from April 8 to April 24, 2026, to address transportation difficulties caused by rising fuel prices.
The directive, issued through Executive Order No. 45, Series of 2026, temporarily halts the implementation of Ordinance No. 001, Series of 2003, also known as the Baguio City Number Coding Scheme.
The mayor cited provisions in the ordinance that allow the suspension of the scheme during extraordinary circumstances such as natural calamities or public disturbance.
In the order, the mayor said the increase in fuel costs has forced many public utility drivers to reduce or stop operations. This has resulted in fewer available rides and has caused inconvenience to commuters traveling to work, school and other essential destinations.
The mayor said the suspension is an interim measure to help ease mobility for residents while the city studies its impact on traffic conditions.
The city government will monitor traffic flow and commuter conditions during the suspension period to determine whether the measure improves public transportation or worsens congestion.
Lifting the ordinance is seen to alleviate the public transport dilemma in such a way that it will provide additional available transportation from the private sector.
As such, private car owners are also encouraged to observe car pooling and other helpful practices that can help augment the transport needs, the mayor said. - Aileen P. Refuerzo
