03/09/2026
Still at 250.00 per boat for 30 minute ride
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Effective September 2, 2026, Burnham Park boat concessionaires are authorized to charge only the existing rate of β±250 per boat for a 30-minute ride, regardless of boat size. Boats that have not yet been upgraded will not be permitted for public use.
Boat owners were also ordered to issue only official receipts to their customers.
This was reached during a meeting with the group called upon and presided by City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) head Rhenan Diwas at his office on Sept. 2, 2026, that was also joined by City Administrator Vittorio Jerico Cawis.
Diwas reminded the concessionaires that no rate increase has yet been authorized as this still requires approval of the city council.
He said that there was an earlier agreement for rental fee adjustment but this is on condition that they will comply with the boat upgrading requirement and securing of the city councilβs approval.
Diwas disclosed that only two of the nine boat owners have complied with the boat upgrading requirement of the city, as of Sept. 2, 2026.
For his part, Cawis sternly warned the concessionaires that if they continue not to comply, then their slots will be opened to other interested residents.
βThis is the final warning,β he stressed.
The meeting is pursuant to an order of Mayor Benjamin Magalong for an immediate investigation into the sudden increase in boat rental fees, warning boat concessionaires that those found taking advantage of the public will face sanctions.
After 10 months of rehabilitation, the Burnham Park lake was reopened to the public on Sept. 1 as part of the Baguio Charter Day Anniversary celebration.-Gaby B. Keith and Aileen P. Refuerzo
