Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee R. Marcos, Talks About Road Safety Precautions During the Road Summit 2018
By: RAJ Pasion, PITO-LU | Photo by: GPC | Date: May 04, 2018
Ilocos Norte Dr. Romeo G. Molano Jr., cardiologist conducts a lecture on Acute Coronary Syndrome to Barangay Health Workers of Barangays Bungol, Camiling, and Ar-Arampang and Balaoan District Hospital (BLDH) employees on April 24, 2018 at BLDH, Balaoan, La Union. Said activity is part of the celebration of 45th Founding Anniversary of BLDH with the theme: “Upholding Health, Promoting Unity and Camaraderie.”on April 30, 2018 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol Building, City of San Fernando, La Union. Gov. Imee, being the chairperson of Region 1 Peace and Order Council, served as the keynote speaker during the said event.
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, City of San Fernando, La Union. This activity was done in anticipation of a heavier flow of tourists and motorists from all over the Philippines going North.
Provincial Warden Mr. Rimas G. Calixto, who stood on behalf of Gov. Pacoy, imparted the governors’s welcome message to the participants. In the said message, Gov. Pacoy 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 graced the program as the Keynote speaker. She encourages Department of Public Works and Highways and Local Government Unitss 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.
“Hindi pwedeng isaalang-alang at itulak ang responsibilidad ng road safety sa ating kapulisan lamang. Kailangan, lahat tayo ay tumulong – lahat ng stakeholders, mga bus driver, bus operators, jeepney drivers and motorists, hobbyists, tricycles, at iba pa,” she urged.
The summit proper 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.
Aside from representatives of the aforementioned agencies, other participants of the Road Safety Summit were heads or managers of different bus lines operating in Northern Luzon as well as provincial, municipal, and city officials from all over Region 1.
Gov. Marcos further suggested that LGUs 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.
In addition, she shared that tourism growth in the region would necessitate 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.
