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The Calamba City government suspended its planned truck ban following discussions with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, averting potential disruptions to supply chains that serve economic zones
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The truck ban under Ordinance No. 929 was originally scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1, 2026
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The suspension allows the local government to review PEZA’s position paper and conduct further consultations with stakeholders
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PEZA said the move will help prevent disruptions to the movement of raw materials as well as finished goods
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Calamba mayor Roseller Rizal assured PEZA that the truck ban will not be enforced until consultations are completed
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PEZA chief Tereso Panga said the agency remains committed to working with the local government to balance public welfare and business competitiveness
The Calamba City government has suspended the implementation of its planned truck ban following discussions with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), averting potential disruptions to supply chains serving economic zones.
The suspension covers Ordinance No. 929, which was scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026, according to PEZA.
The agreement was reached during a July 28 meeting between Calamba City mayor Roseller Rizal and PEZA officials led by administrator Ross Vincent Sy, together with Cluster 1 zone managers and officers-in-charge.
Under the agreement, the local government will defer implementation of the truck ban to allow further review of the position paper submitted by PEZA and other stakeholders.
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PEZA said the temporary suspension will help prevent disruptions in the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods not only within the economic zones in Calamba but also across supply chains linked to PEZA-administered zones nationwide.
Rizal also reassured PEZA that the truck ban would not be enforced until additional consultations with affected stakeholders are completed.
“PEZA-LGU (local government unit) cooperation of this nature ensures the continued patronage of International businesses located in ecozone areas in these cities and provinces. We in PEZA are dedicated to creating a positive business environment where they will thrive and provide continued employment for the residents of these cities and provinces,” said PEZA director general Tereso Panga.
PEZA thanked the Calamba City government for its openness to dialogue and said it remains committed to working with the local government to develop solutions that promote public welfare while maintaining the efficiency and competitiveness of the country’s investment and logistics ecosystem.
