LTO-1 remembers road crash victims, calls for safer road practices

The Land Transportation Office Region 1 (LTO-1) in San Fernando City, La Union, commemorated victims of road crashes and expressed solidarity with survivors and their families through a series of activities marking the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families on 15 November.

Carrying the theme “Remember. Reflect. Act. Save Lives,” LTO-1 personnel held a unity walk, followed by a Holy Mass and blessing of offices at the regional office.

District offices across the Ilocos Region also conducted candle-lighting vigils, displayed commemorative banners, and distributed information and educational materials to motorists and other road users to promote road safety awareness.

The observance paid tribute to those who lost their lives in road crashes while recognizing the struggles of survivors and families affected by road tragedies.

LTO-1 also used the occasion to remind motorists and other road users of their responsibility to prevent accidents through responsible driving, compliance with traffic regulations, and greater awareness of road safety.

The initiative forms part of the national road safety advocacy under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the Department of Transportation headed by Secretary Vince Dizon and the LTO led by Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao.

The agency called on the public to make road safety a daily commitment, emphasizing that road crashes affect not only victims but also their families and communities.