00:00The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group recorded over 31,000 road accidents.
00:06With this, officials called for motorists to always ride safely and always follow basic road safety protocols.
00:13Kathleen Joyce Ramones, a Philippine Information Agency, La Union, tells us more.
00:20A surge in road accidents across the Philippines, ranging from highway collisions to multi-vehicle expressway mishaps,
00:28has renewed calls for motorists to drive not just to arrive, but to arrive safely.
00:33According to the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group,
00:37over 31,000 road accidents involving 47,206 vehicles were recorded in 2024 alone.
00:46Officials are warning that many of these incidents could have been prevented by following basic road safety protocols.
00:53The PNP emphasized that safe driving starts with self-discipline, wearing seatbelts, obeying speed limits, staying sober, and resting when tired.
01:03Patig impairs judgment. If you're tired, don't push it. Pull over and rest.
01:08Officials also continue to promote defensive driving techniques such as maintaining safe distances, using mirrors, and avoiding sudden movements.
01:16The Lone Transportation Office now offers free theoretical driving lessons and online refresher curses in regions like Ilocos
01:24to keep drivers informed about evolving traffic laws and technology.
01:29In our line of work, we need to stay fit for the safety of our passengers.
01:36As the country continues to grapple with traffic-related dangers, authorities urge every driver to take personal responsibility.
01:47Every life matters, so let us create a culture on safety on the roads, where every driver understands their role in protecting lives.
01:57Drive safety because life matters.
02:00From the Philippine Information Agency, Loneon, Kathleen Ramones, Balitang Pambansa.
02:04Drive safety because life matters.
