By Ivy Tejano
Published Jan 11, 2026 10:25 pm
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor is set to file an ordinance seeking to protect delivery riders from abuse and unfair treatment.
Councilor Danny Dayanghirang, chairman of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, stated that the proposed measure will encompass two categories of delivery workers – food delivery riders and those transporting goods and parcels.
He noted that food delivery riders often encounter problems caused by traffic delays, which sometimes lead to customers refusing to pay for orders or verbally abusing riders for late deliveries.
Dayanghirang also cited scam incidents where customers place orders but become unresponsive or difficult to locate upon delivery, leaving riders to shoulder the cost of the items.
Under the proposed ordinance, such abusive practices and fraudulent transactions will be penalized, with accountability placed on those responsible, he said.
For riders delivering goods, Dayanghirang cited situations where recipients open packages, express dissatisfaction with the items, and then blame or berate the riders despite the issue being beyond their control.
The councilor stated that the measure will also address concerns related to deductions and taxes imposed on delivery riders, to safeguard their rights and welfare.
Dayanghirang said this ordinance intends to protect delivery riders from scams, abuse, and unjust treatment, while promoting fairness in the delivery system.
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