Councilor Temujin “Tek” Ocampo on Tuesday detailed a package of incentives and consumer safeguards under proposed Ordinance No. Series of 2026, now on second reading, aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Davao City.
Anchored on Republic Act No. 11697, the measure promotes wider EV use across private, government, and public transport sectors, alongside the development of charging stations and sustainable battery recycling systems.
Speaking during “Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos,” Ocampo said the ordinance combines financial and non-financial incentives to attract investments in the EV industry.
“Private and government use including public conveyance, like (taxi, buses), reduce or wave local registration fees for a particular period, expedite processing of government transactions in free parking, in designated public parking areas,” Ocampo said.
For EV battery recycling and repurposing enterprises, he said the measure grants major tax incentives, including full local business tax exemption for the first three years, followed by reduced rates in succeeding years upon city accreditation.
He also cited real property tax exemptions for eligible facilities used in registered EV-related businesses for up to three years.
“Real property tax exemption from payment of basic real property tax of real properties used in the registered business… from the start of commercial operation of the enterprise or project,” he said.
The ordinance also provides priority processing of permits, streamlined licensing, and support for public-private partnerships in EV and e-waste recycling projects under Davao City’s green development agenda.
“Procurement incentives, priority procurement for recycled EV batteries and repurposed electronic components… consistent with the principle of circular economy and sustainable procurement policies,” he added.
Ocampo emphasized consumer protection provisions, particularly on vehicle security systems.
“Under the law, tulo ka bulan nga dili ka makabayad, hatagan kag notice, human ayha pa nila birahon ang sakyanan… No EV user… shall be subjected to any unlawful deactivation or bypass of factory installed anti-theft immobilizer system,” he explained.
The ordinance also proposes the creation of an Electric Vehicle Monitoring Committee (EVMC) to oversee implementation and compliance.
“Ang EVMC is a coordinative and recommendatory body… to monitor the compliance,” he said.
To support implementation, Ocampo said an Electric Vehicle Sustainability Fund will be established.
“We’re proposing an appropriation of at least P1 million per year,” he said.
The proposal aligns with environmental laws such as Republic Act No. 9003 and Republic Act No. 6969, reinforcing the city’s push for sustainable mobility and green innovation.
