COUNCILOR Jonjon Rodriguez proposed amending the Cagayan de Oro’s Traffic Code, citing outdated provisions and weak enforcement as key drivers of the city’s worsening traffic congestion.
In a special report delivered during the 10th regular session of the 21st City Council, Rodriguez raised concerns about the non-observance of the truck ban on major roads, which he identified as a significant contributor to traffic woes.
“It is no secret that traffic congestion is one of the pressing concerns in our city,” Rodriguez said, noting that rush hours have become “barely passable” for vehicles and motorists.
He pointed out that the ineffective enforcement of the truck ban under Ordinance No. 10551-2007, or the Traffic Code of Cagayan de Oro, has worsened the situation. Enacted 18 years ago, he emphasized that the city’s traffic conditions today are drastically different compared to when the ordinance was passed.
Rodriguez also cited the lack of sufficient parking spaces, particularly along busy streets such as Capistrano, as another aggravating factor.
“It is high time that amendments to the ordinance be made. I strongly urge my fellow council members to amend our traffic code to address the realities of our current situation,” he said.
As chairperson of the committee on consumer protection, Rodriguez also apologized and appealed to the business sector to cooperate, stressing that they too will be affected, particularly in terms of the delivery of goods.
“We need to think for the common good. We need to make this truck ban viable for all to further address our traffic concerns. I am willing to work with all sectors. What we need is the political will to protect the interests of the ordinary, regardless of their sector,” he concluded. (JDO/SP)
- The Gavel
- Sep 18
THE joint committees on trade and commerce, economic enterprises, and consumer protection met on September 12, 2025 to deliberate on the special report of Councilor George Christoppher Q. Goking seeking to revisit regulations on the use of digital and analog weighing scales in public markets and other business establishments.
The committees agreed to request a copy of the previous Technical Working Group’s (TWG) output as a reference for further study.
Mr. Julius Tasara of the Cagayan de Oro Economic Enterprises and Business Development Administration (CEEBDA) recommended providing scales for big and heavy items, while Mr. Allan Fernandez, Department Manager of the Eastbound and Westbound Terminals and Public Market, said the city can afford to buy weighing devices, noting that 1–15 kilo scales are most practical for bulk trading in the markets.
Regulatory Compliance Board (RCB) Chairman Atty. Jose Edgardo Uy pushed for stricter measures, including barangay calibration of scales, confiscation and destruction of defective devices, stiffer penalties, and prosecution under national laws.
City Legal Office representative Ms. Elaine Macatual stressed that all weighing devices must be DTI-certified and regularly calibrated, with clear penalties and consumer education programs to promote fair trade.
The joint committees will consolidate recommendations from stakeholders in drafting a revised ordinance to strengthen consumer protection and accountability in the city’s markets. (JAO/SP)
ANGAYAN nang mosagop ang Dakbayan sa bag-ong teknolohiya aron mapagaan ug matubag ang nasinateng problema sa trapiko.
Kini ang pamahayag ni konsehal Roger Abaday,chairman sa komite sa public order and safety agig reaksyon sa special report ni Konsehal Jonjon Rodriguez atol sa sesyon niadtong Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez sa isyu sa problema sa trapiko sa syudad.
Sumala ni Abaday nga nagtinguha ang Dakbayan nga mahimong metropolitan city apan wala pa mahatagi ug igo nga pagtagad ang modernisasyon sa traffic lights ug uban pang imprastraktura sa kadalanan.
Gidugang sa konsehal nga daghan pa ang angay ipalambo sa kalsada ug kinahanlan usbon o tun-an pag-usab ang uban nga ordinansa tungod kay adunay pipila niini nga dili angay gamiton sa kasamtangang panahon.
Nunot niini, malaumon si Konsehal Abaday nga pinaagi sa paggamit ug pagpatuman sa mga bag-ong teknolohiya masulbad ang nagpadayong giatubang nga problema sa trapiko sa syudad. (MLR/SP)