The 2016 National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration,the NYC
conducted a "POST A STICKER ON CHILD SAFETY with the theme: Batas Trapiko’ySundin, Kaligtasan ng mga Bata Isipin” in line with the observance of the
celebrationof the 24th National Children’s Month
celebration spearheaded by the said office.
The said National
Youth Commission with the Council
for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) lead the
observance of the National Children’s Month (NCM) during the month of November of every
year pursuant to on Republic Act 10661, otherwise known as “National Children’s
Month Act”.
The major NCM activity of the said
office, the "POST
A STICKER ON CHILD SAFETY" campaign remind drivers of Jeepney,
bus, FX/UV express, tricycle and motor vehicle to be extra cautious when
driving as children on board as passenger.
Based on the 2013 data from the
Department of Public Works and Highway – Traffic Accident Recording and
Analysis System, 1,513 people have died due to road accidents. The World Health
Organization (WHO), however, has put the Philippine estimate much higher at
10,379 fatalities.
According the report reached by the office of the NYC, the road
traffic deaths in the Philippines accounts 53% motorcycle riders, 19%
pedestrians, 14% 4-wheeled vehicle drivers, 11% 4 wheeled vehicle passengers
followed by Cyclist with 2% and other 1%.
While the Philippines has laws
regulating speed limit, mandating the use of motorcycle helmets and seatbelts
and prohibiting drunk driving, these laws have not been sufficiently
implemented.
The message indicated in the sticker to
be distributed and disseminated to remind drivers of all vehicles stated “BATAS
TRAPIKO’Y SUNDIN; KALIGTASAN NG MGA BATA ISIPIN!”. Educating and reminding our
drivers will make a lot of difference in ensuring safety and protection of our
children riders. (PR/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)
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