Pasig is a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila. As of 2020, it had a population of more than 803,000 people! Here, you will find numerous office buildings, high-rise condominiums, schools, and popular retail establishments like SM Megamall and Robinson’s Galleria. The city is also home to the historic Pasig Cathedral, which was built around the same time as the city’s foundation, in 1573.
Traffic is a daily concern in Pasig City, especially in the Ortigas Center Business District. In addition to the many private cars, there are buses, jeepneys, and taxis that transport passengers to and from their offices. To manage traffic flow, the Pasig City Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO) was established; it works alongside the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
What is the Pasig City TPMO?
The Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO) is the government office responsible for managing traffic, enforcing traffic rules and regulations, and ensuring road safety for all motorists, commuters, and pedestrians in Pasig City.
Vision and Mission
The TPMO’s functions go in line with the vision and mission of the Pasig City Government, as stated in its official website:
Vision. “Pasig City envisions itself to be the exemplar of participatory good governance, where communities enjoy a high quality of life in a competitive and inclusive economy, ecologically-balanced environment, innovative and resilient infrastructure guided by a responsive, transparent, and accountable government.”
Mission. “The mission of Pasig City is to support the principle of participatory governance, promoting balanced development, which will enhance the quality of life of all Pasigueños by providing a broad and high standard of social, economic, and general public service, while promoting a healthy environment.”
External Services
The TPMO provides the following external services, as mentioned in the Citizen’s Charter of the Pasig City Government:
Redemption of Confiscated Driver’s License
This service is for apprehended drivers/traffic violators. They can redeem their driver’s license upon payment of the fine(s) that correspond to the violation(s) stated in Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2016 or Revised Traffic and Parking Management Code of Pasig City.
Securing Traffic Clearance Permit on Request for Traffic Assistance
This service is offered to businessmen, event organizers, and private individuals/groups who need traffic assistance, traffic rerouting, use of road, or road closure for civic parades, motorcades, fiestas, religious processions, and other activities. They need the recommendation of the TPMO to facilitate the processing of a permit, which will be approved by the City Mayor through the City Administrator.
Submitting Recommendations for Traffic Signages, Road Markings, etc.
This service is offered to citizens and private individuals who would like to submit recommendations/requests for traffic signages, road markings, alternative traffic schemes, and other traffic-related suggestions. The recommendation/request shall be acted upon by the TPMO or referred to the appropriate office (e.g. City Engineering, Tricycle Operations and Regulatory Office, etc.).
Redemption of Confiscated Units/Motor Vehicles
This services is for apprehended drivers/traffic violators. They can redeem their seized unit/motor vehicles upon payment of the corresponding fine(s) stated in the Revised Traffic and Parking Management Code of Pasig City.
Traffic Advisories
From time to time, the TPMO issues traffic advisories through its Facebook page, especially when there’s a construction/rehabiliation project or a special occasion. Here are some recent examples:
Construction/Rehabilitation
Prior to September 23, 2024, the TPMO announced that M.H. Del Pilar Street would temporarily operate “one way” only due to the project of Manila Water (“Pipe Laying – South Pasig Package 1A). Motorists were advised to take alternative routes until the project ended, on October 20, 2024.
More recently, on November 13, 2024, the TPMO announced a temporary road closurealong Yakal Street (from Lanite Street to Canley Road), Barangay Bagong Ilog. This was due to the project of PLDT (“Delivery and Unloading of 4 Transformer Units”), which took place on November 14 to 16, 2024. Once again, motorists were advised to take alternative routes, Lanite Street or Kamuning Street.
Special Occasions
Before October 27, 2024, the TPMO issued a traffic advisory due to the conduct of Run Ortigas 2024. The event affected traffic flow on several roads, namely: Julia Vargas Avenue, Lanuza Avenue, ADB Avenue, Garnet Road, Topaz Road, Opal Road, Ruby Road, Emerald Avenue, Onyx Road, Sapphire Road, and Frontera Verde. Motorists were advised to take alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion.
More recently, on NOvember 14, 2024, another traffic advisory was issued, this time related to the conduct of the 4th Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, which affected traffic flow along Amang Rodriguez Avenue in Barangay Rosario. The TPMO urged motorists to take alternative routes.
Violations and Penalties
As part of Metro Manila, Pasig City adheres to the Single Ticketing System, which is implemented by the MMDA. Some of the most common traffic violations (and the corresponding penalties) under this system are as follows:
- Number Coding Scheme – PHP 500
- Tricycle Ban – PHP 500
- Arrogance/Discourteous Conduct – PHP 500
- Dress Code for Motorcycles – PHP 500 (first offense) / PHP 750 (second offense) / PHP 1,000 (third offense)
- Disregarding Traffic Sign – PHP 1,000
- Obstruction – PHP 1,000
- Overloading – PHP 1,000
- Overspeeding – PHP 1,000
- Failure to Use Seat Belt – PHP 1,000
- Defective Motor Vehicle Accessories – PHP 1,000
- Loading and Unloading in Prohibited Zones – PHP 1,000
- Reckless Driving – PHP 1,000 (first offense) / PHP 2,000 (second offense) / PHP 2,000 + seminar (third offense)
- Failure to Use Child Restraint System (CRS) – PHP 1,000 (first offense) / PHP 2,000 (second offense) / PHP 5,000 (third offense)
- Use of Substandard Child Restraint System (CRS) – PHP 1,000 (first offense) / PHP 3,000 (second offense) / PHP 5,000 (third offense)
- Illegal Parking (Attended) – PHP 1,000
- Illegal Parking (Unattended) – PHP 2,000
- Unauthorized Modification – PHP 2,000
- Illegal Counterflow – PHP 2000 (first offense) / PHP 5,000 (second offense)
- Light Truck Ban – PHP 2,000
- Truck Ban – PHP 3,000
- No Motorcycle Helmet – PHP 1,500 (first offense) / PHP 3,000 (second offense) / PHP 5,000 (third offense) / PHP 10,000 (fourth offense)
- Use of Helmet with No ICC Markings – PHP 3,000 (first offense) / PHP 5,000 (second offense)
- Violation of Children’s Safety on Motorcycle Act – PHP 3,000 (first offense) / PHP 5,000 (second offense) / PHP 10,000 (third offense)
Contact Information: Pasig City TPMO
If you have any questions or concerns for the TPMO, you can get in touch with them through the contact details below. Their office building is located by the Pasig City Central Fire Station.
Address: Pasig City Central Fire Station, F. Manalo Street, Pasig, Metro Manila
Telephone: (02) 8641 1907
Website: https://pasigcity.gov.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125426304292230/
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Final Thoughts
Pasig is one of the busiest, most populated cities in the country. With so many people working here, especially at the Ortigas Center Business District, it’s not surprising that traffic congestion is a daily concern. Fortunately, the Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO) is here to ensure road safety for everyone!
Meanwhile, in other parts of the Metro Manila, there are similar road authorities that are also hard at work. Check out this article to know more about the Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office (PTPMO).