Residents of Barangay Mambugan in Antipolo City, Rizal, were horrified when a dump truck loaded with soil crashed into two houses along Sumulong Highway on Sunday, Jan. 11. Based on the police report, the truck driver was probably speeding before losing the truck 's brakes, subsequently losing...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will repair all damaged segments of the Maharlika Highway this year to make travel along the country’s longest road from Luzon to Mindanao safer. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said Monday, Jan. 12, that roadworks are scheduled to begin within the...
VIGAN CITY – A family of three was killed after their tricycle was struck by a pickup truck in Barangay Central East, Bauang, La Union, early Sunday morning. Police identified the fatalities as Sergio Patajo, 55, tricycle driver; his wife Daisy; and their son Alexander, 22. Police Staff Sgt. Juan...
BACOLOD CITY – The number of vehicular accidents in this highly-urbanized city declined by 12.23 percent or 44 incidents from 360 in 2024 to 316 in 2025. But the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said cases of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide went up by 11, from 22 in 2024 to 33 in 2025....
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily closed a section of the Pagadian–Zamboanga City Road in Zamboanga del Sur after authorities detected unstable rock formations that pose a threat to motorists’ safety. Traffic is being rerouted while corrective measures are...
Police reported that a teenager died and two companions were injured when their motorcycle crashed in Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal, on Jan. 1. According to investigators, the victim and his friends were on board the motorcycle when the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Jan. 5, called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws following a sharp rise in road crash injuries recorded during the recent holiday season. “Panawagan ng DOH ang mas mahigpit na implementasyon ng mga batas trapiko dahil sa mataas na kaso ng road...
A 34-year-old motorcycle rider was killed in a road crash along Manila East Road in Barangay Lagundi, Morong, Rizal, on Sunday, Jan. 4, the Morong Municipal Police said. According to the police, the victim was on board his motorcycle and cruising towards Morong from Baras when he accidentally fell...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists in preparation for the highly-anticipated Traslacion 2026 on Friday, Jan. 9, a traditional procession celebrated during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila attended by millions of devotees. In its advisory, a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged motorists and travelers on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to strictly follow traffic rules amid a rise in road crashes days before the New Year. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, emphasized that strict adherence to traffic rules is crucial...
INFANTA, Quezon – A youth leader was killed and 23 individuals were injured when a tourist bus transporting members of a youth organization from Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City turned on its side on the Marilaque Highway in Barangay Magsaysay, this town, on Monday morning, Dec. 29. The...
A total of 263 road crash injuries were recorded nationwide from Dec. 21 to 5 a.m. of Dec. 26, the Department of Health (DOH) disclosed. According to agency, the data were gathered from 10 sentinel hospitals nationwide tasked with monitoring road crash–related injuries. Based on the DOH’s...
