The City Government of Zamboanga has officially implemented a fleet card system in partnership with fuel provider Petron, marking a significant step toward modernizing its fleet of motor vehicles and equipment through cashless and digital fuel transactions.
Partnership with Petron
Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Mayor Celso Lobregat announced on Saturday, May 30, 2026, that the city government has partnered with Petron to roll out the fleet card system. This initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Khymer Olaso, replaces the traditional paper-based trip tickets with a secure, digital, and highly accountable transaction method.
Streamlining Fuel Consumption
Lobregat explained that the system streamlines and monitors fuel consumption for official city government-owned motor vehicles and equipment. By digitizing transactions, the system reduces fraud and enables real-time tracking of fuel withdrawals across 13 Petron service stations in Zamboanga City, as well as other locations nationwide.
Two Categories of Fleet Cards
The fleet card system is classified into two categories: the red card and the blue card. The red card, or vehicle card, contains the plate number and the name of the office to which the vehicle is assigned. The blue card, or administrative card, is intended for generator sets, pump boats, and other equipment. Each card has a predefined limit on the amount of fuel that can be withdrawn on a daily and monthly basis.
Official Turnover
On Friday, May 29, Lobregat formally turned over the fleet cards for the different city departments to Architect Rizamay Basing, Assistant Head of the General Services Office. The General Services Office oversees the fleet of motor vehicles and equipment of the city government of Zamboanga. This transition is expected to enhance accountability and efficiency in fuel management for the city.
