PGLU ahosts Road Safety Summit 2018

May 8, 2018 Provincial

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION – For safety of tourists, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) headed by Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega hosted the Road Safety Summit 2018 which was organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Governance and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on April 30, 2018 at the Diego Silang Hall, provincial Capitol, this city.
The activity was done in anticipation of a heavier flow of tourists and motorists from all over the Philippines going north.
Provincial Warden Rimas G. Calixto, who stood on behalf of Gov. Pacoy, imparted the governors’s welcome message to the participants. The governor emphasized the need for awareness and discipline as an urgent priority for motorists.
Regional Peace and Order Council 1 Chairperson and Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee R. Marcos who served as the keynote speaker encouraged the Department of Public Works and Highways and local government units to provide adequate safety precautionary measures to prevent accidents and fatalities.
She also emphasized the need for cooperation among the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, together with the PNP, DPWH, and LGUs.
The summit included presentations by representatives from the Police Regional Office I, LTO-RO1, and DPWH-RO1 on statistics regarding vehicular accidents; traffic regulations, violations, and penalties; road obstructions and proper signages; and road safety tips.
Other participants of the Road Safety Summit include heads or managers of different bus lines operating in Northern Luzon as well as provincial, municipal, and city officials from all over Region 1.
Marcos further suggested that LGUs must be stricter in implementing anti-drunk driving measures and curfews. She also encouraged the media and academe to help in disseminating advisories and conducting pedestrian education.
She shared that tourism growth in the region would demand upgraded safety of passengers, especially youth, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The Road Safety Summit project aims to educate people on road safety rules and regulations and other road safety measures. It also aims to provide insights on how to keep motorists, cyclists and pedestrians safe. The summit addresses the increasing number of accidents in the province. RAJ PASION, PITO-LU / ABN