CAGAYAN, Philippines – Do you feel safe while traveling along the roads of Cagayan Valley?
In 2014, the Philippine Statistics Authority recorded a total of 682 deaths from motor vehicle crashes in the region – it has the most affected population in terms of road crash fatalities.
In the Philippines, latest government data show, 8,666 people died from road injuries in 2014. (READ: IN NUMBERS: Road crashes in the Philippines)
The country has a number of laws aimed at protecting road usersm, but the lack of proper implementation has been a persistent problem.
How can we make our roads safer?
Road safety awareness
Rappler, together with the Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids, launched a campaign on road safety at the Rappler newsroom in Pasig City on May 8. (LOOK: Road Safety Awareness microsite)
The aim of the campaign is to promote the enactment and enforcement of better policies that will protect road users.
On Wednesday, June 7, the second leg of the caravan will be held at the Bulwagang Teodoro Domingo at the University of St Louis in Tuguegarao City from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Here is the program:
TIME | ACTIVITY |
12:00 - 1:00 | Registration |
1:00 - 1:05 | Opening ceremonies |
1:05 - 1:15 | Welcome Remarks Rupert Ambil II |
1:15 - 1:35 | ROAD SAFETY IN THE PHILIPPINES |
1:35 - 3:40 | PANEL DISCUSSION: How do we make Philippine roads safer? PANELISTS Engr. Joel Atilano Nasrudin Talipasan PCI Michael Bongtayon MODERATORS Gemma Mendoza Voltaire Tupaz |
3:40 - 3:50 | SYNTHESIS AND CLOSING REMARKS Gemma Mendoza |
3:50 - 4:00 | Photo taking |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Networking |
For those interested to attend, you can get your tickets here:
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How can we help curb the alarming number of motor vehicle crash incidents? Let us know your thoughts by writing onX or by posting with the hashtag #SaferRoadsPH on Facebook or Twitter!
– Rappler.com
Learn more about Filipinos' safety on the road by visiting the Road Safety Awareness microsite.