Parañaque village HOA insists ₱700 rider stickers are optional following backlash

The homeowners’ association of Multinational Village in Parañaque City has clarified that its discounted ₱700 stickers for motorcycle taxi and delivery riders are not mandatory, following a radar report on the issue and the criticism that followed its initial announcement of paid passes for subdivision entry.

In a Facebook post on November 12, the Multinational Village Homeowners Association Inc. (MVHAI) said riders may purchase the 2027 stickers if they want to avoid lining up at the village gates each time they enter.

The promotional price of ₱700 is lower than the regular ₱2,450 fee and is available from November 9 to 14, 2026, according to the association.

The HOA said the initiative also aims to reduce traffic at the village entrance, particularly during the upcoming Christmas season when vehicle activity is expected to increase.

The association stressed that riders who do not want to purchase the sticker can still enter the subdivision by following the usual gate procedure, which requires them to leave their identification cards upon entry.

The promo does not cover riders working for logistics companies such as Ninja Van, J&T Express, and LBC Express. Stickers are available at the MVHAI clubhouse.

The clarification followed online criticism of the HOA’s original sticker announcement, with riders and other commenters questioning the need to pay for access to a residential community when they are only entering to deliver goods or transport passengers.

Under Republic Act No. 9904, or the Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners’ Associations, HOAs may regulate subdivision roads for security, privacy, safety, and traffic management, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

However, DHSUD Memorandum Circular No. 2024-006 prohibits HOAs from preventing delivery and utility service providers from entering subdivisions to fulfill orders or provide services requested by residents. It also bars associations from collecting gate fees, tolls, or similar charges from these providers in connection with those services.