Policy Objective
- The government commits to protecting the public from road hazards and valuing human life.
- It emphasizes raising public awareness on causes, consequences, and costs of road crashes.
- Promotes advocacy for prevention and road safety through multi-sector collaboration.
Mandatory Observance Activities
- Department of Transportation (DOTr) leads with coordination from DILG, LTO, LTFRB, MMDA.
- Activities include:
- Commemorative ceremonies (wreath-laying, candlelight vigils, marches, special assemblies) involving victims, survivors, families, and support groups nationwide.
- Encouragement for LGUs to establish memorials or tributes in public areas.
- Blood donation campaigns in coordination with DOH, Philippine Blood Center, and Philippine Red Cross.
- Recognition of public officers, volunteers, and organizations aiding victims and survivors.
- Inter-faith and inter-religious commemorations in government offices and police stations.
- Multisectoral symposia and consultations focusing on improving trauma care, legal responses, victim compensation, and road safety.
- Public awareness campaigns and advocacy programs.
- Flag-raising ceremonies dedicated to victims and survivors following the National Day.
- Information dissemination through government channels and digital platforms.
- Maintenance of a government website or social media platform for road safety awareness and victim registry.
- Additional related activities as stipulated in implementing rules.
Institutional Framework: National Working Committee
- Chaired by the Secretary of DOTr.
- Membership includes various national agencies, local government leagues, and organizations such as DOH, DepEd, CHED, DILG, DSWD, NYC, PCOO, PIA, PNP, PBC, MMDA, PRC, and multiple local government leagues.
- Responsible for overseeing programs and facilitating meaningful commemoration annually.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- DOTr, in coordination with DILG, LTO, LTFRB, MMDA, and other stakeholders, must promulgate implementing rules within 60 days from the Act’s effectivity.
Legal Provisions
- Separability Clause: Invalidity of any provision does not affect the rest of the Act.
- Repealing Clause: All conflicting laws, decrees, orders, or regulations are repealed or amended accordingly.
- Effectivity: The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.