A proposed ordinance would require provincial buses and vans operating from Governor Pack Road to transfer to the future Baguio City Integrated Terminal along Ben Palispis Highway once the facility receives its occupancy permit. The measure has only been approved on second reading and is not yet a law.
A proposal setting the rules for the Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) has advanced at the Baguio City Council, but the planned transfer of provincial buses and vans is not yet in effect.
During its regular session on July 20, the council approved on second reading for publication the proposed “Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) and Public Utility Buses and Public Utility Vans Regulation Ordinance of 2026.”
The measure was introduced by Councilor Fred Bagbagen and certified as urgent by Mayor Benjamin Magalong.
Important: Approval on second reading does not mean that the proposal is already a law. The proposed transfer would also take place only after the BCIT receives its occupancy permit.
Under the proposal, provincial public utility buses and public utility vans currently operating along Governor Pack Road would be required to move their end-of-route operations to the BCIT.
The measure specifically states that covered buses and vans entering Baguio through Ben Palispis Highway, formerly Marcos Highway, would have to terminate their trips at the new terminal. Passenger and cargo loading and unloading would also be conducted at the BCIT.
The proposed rules would affect transport operators differently:
| Transport service or operator | Proposed rule |
|---|---|
| Provincial buses and vans operating along Governor Pack Road | Would be required to transfer their end-of-route operations to the BCIT once it receives an occupancy permit |
| Covered buses and vans entering through Ben Palispis Highway and currently using Governor Pack Road | Would terminate their trips and conduct passenger and cargo loading and unloading at the BCIT |
| Operators with valid and authorized private terminals outside Governor Pack Road | May continue using their existing terminals or choose to use the BCIT |
| Provincial operators entering Baguio through other routes | May continue using their existing facilities or choose to use the BCIT |
| Local jeepneys, modern jeepneys, taxis, and ride-hailing vehicles | May enter the BCIT to pick up or drop off passengers but would not be required to use it as their main terminal |
The existing provincial transport area along Governor Pack Road is located on property owned by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The DENR is preparing to take back the property for its own development, making the transfer of transport operations from the area necessary.
The BCIT is also intended to centralize provincial transport services and reduce the number of buses and vans operating inside Baguio’s Central Business District.
The integrated terminal is being undertaken by Megawide Construction Corporation under a 40-year lease agreement signed on January 21, 2026.
It will be built on property covered by usufruct agreements with the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Animal Industry.
The project is envisioned as an intermodal terminal where provincial buses and vans can connect with local public transportation.
Covered transport operators would be required to submit their proposed terminal schedules and applications for parking spaces to Megawide and the city government.
The applications must be submitted no later than three months before the earlier of the project’s Required Completion Date and Construction Completion Date.
Terminal bays would be allocated based on the facility’s operating capacity, without special preference for any operator.
Provincial buses and vans would be prohibited from loading or unloading passengers and cargo along roads or sidewalks that have not been designated for those activities.
The following penalties are proposed:
| Offense | Proposed penalty |
|---|---|
| First offense | P3,000 fine |
| Second offense | P5,000 fine |
| Third offense | Vehicle impoundment and a recommendation to the LTFRB for the revocation of the operator’s franchise |
The proposal would also authorize the city government to dismantle illegal or non-compliant private transport terminals.
The city would likewise stop issuing business permits for new private bus and van terminals along Ben Palispis Highway, formerly Marcos Highway.
The proposed ordinance passed first reading on June 29 before advancing through a committee report from the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Traffic Legislation.
Councilors Leandro Yangot Jr., Edison Bilog, and Joel Alangsab did not sign the committee endorsement. The reasons cited included their previous abstentions concerning the overall terminal project or the fact that they were not yet members of the city council when the underlying agreement was deliberated and approved.
If enacted, the ordinance would be enforced by the City Traffic and Transportation Management Office, the Baguio City Police Office, and other concerned city departments.
For now, the measure remains a proposal approved on second reading. The information released regarding the ordinance did not provide a specific opening date for the BCIT.
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