Personnel of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), backed by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confiscated more than 65 right-hand drive motor vehicles in a raid on autoparts supply store in Talisay City in Cebu on Monday, June 9. LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor D....
Transport operators linked to three recent road accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality, were ordered on Friday, May 30, by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to explain why their franchises should not be suspended or revoked over alleged lapses in...
The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed its Health Emergency Response Teams (HERTs) along major highways, including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), to respond to medical emergencies as thousands of travelers are expected to return to their provinces ahead of...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will be implementing a mandatory training on road safety as part of the major requirements in renewing the franchise of public utility vehicles (PUVs). LTFRB chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said the road safety training...
Over 300 cases of firecracker-related injuries and road traffic incidents have been monitored by the Department of Health (DOH) during this holiday season. (DOH) As of Friday, Dec. 27, DOH monitoring showed there are 101 cases of firecracker-related injuries and 284 road traffic incident cases....
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt met with President Marcos on Thursday, Nov. 7, to encourage him to launch initiatives in the country that will promote the use of helmets that are based on standards of the international body. Todt arrived in Manila for...
CEBU CITY – Thousands die every year in the country due to crashes. ROAD safety tips are discussed in the 51st National Road Safety Conference from May 30 to 31 in Cebu City. (Calvin D. Cordova) With this, the Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. (SOPI) intensified its advocacy for road...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 17, said it offers a playbook for guidance on best practices and safety measures for local government units (LGUs) to enhance road safety in their provinces and cities. (Photo from DOH) “We have more countrymen who are in other provinces and...
As May marks Road Safety Month, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 10, called on the public to make roads safer, especially for non-motorized vehicle users such as pedestrians and cyclists. (Photo from DOH) “May is Road Safety Month. Because of Bagong Pilipinas, every life matters, the...
Photo by Bosch It wasn’t too long ago when the idea of a car applying the brakes by itself to avoid a collision or even parallel parking itself was science fiction. These days, it is a safety feature that can already be found in a number of vehicles on sale today. Nearly every modern vehicle on...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be using the cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in running after erring motorists in the National Capital Region (NCR). LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the agreement they have with the MMDA is that all the...
As Holy Week approaches, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, March 23, reminded motorists to prioritize safety amidst the anticipated surge in road travel. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) With the annual exodus of individuals and families heading to provinces, tourist...
