Private tricycles in Tabuk City soon to be required to display “NOT FOR HIRE” markings

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Privately owned tricycles in Tabuk City will soon be required to display “NOT FOR HIRE” markings after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, approved a city ordinance on Tuesday, April 14.

During its session on the said date at the Legislative Building in Bulanao, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan deliberated on proposed City Ordinance No. 001, series of 2026, of the City of Tabuk.

Entitled “An Ordinance Requiring All Privately Owned Tricycles Not for Hire Operating within the City of Tabuk to Display a Sticker/Marking Bearing the Words ‘NOT FOR HIRE,’ Providing Standards Therefor, Penalties for Non-Compliance, and for Other Purposes,” the measure seeks to ensure proper identification and regulation of tricycles in the provincial capital.

Prior to its final approval, the measure underwent careful review and evaluation during the joint hearing of the Committee on Rules and Ethics, chaired by Board Member Christopher Donaal, and the Committee on Health and Sanitation, chaired by Board Member Alfredo Dangani.

In their report obtained by Guru Press Cordillera from a legislative staff member, the committees noted that the ordinance was enacted within the legislative authority of the Tabuk City Sangguniang Panlungsod and is consistent with Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991.

It was further emphasized that the measure is in line with the “general welfare clause,” which allows local government units to implement policies that promote public safety, order, and welfare.

“The ordinance of the City of Tabuk regulating privately owned tricycles not for hire is a valid exercise of police power to ensure proper identification and regulation of vehicles within its jurisdiction,” the SP committees reported.

Following the review, the committees recommended the approval of the ordinance, declaring it in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations, which the Provincial Board granted on April 14.

With the Provincial Board’s approval, privately owned tricycles in the city are expected to comply with the marking requirement once the ordinance is fully implemented, with penalties set for non-compliance.