Rappler's latest stories on Philippine roads
House approves bill hiking road users' tax starting 2020
The proposed tax increases are expected to generate P9 billion that would go to the general fund for road safety and the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program
At least 5 dead after truck and bus collide in Quezon
A boy was among the killed, according to police
'Ridelihood' launched to train motorcycle couriers for free
The first batch of riders will be trained on Sunday, August 18
[Right of Way] Is it time to do away with protocol plates?
No. 8 plate on the road? Is it really necessary?
Lawmakers, engineers request P5B in road users’ tax funds
House Majority Leader Andaya Jr's list shows the requests of legislators and engineers approved by the graft-riddled Road Board, but the funds have not been released to them
Senate urges Malacañang to stop release of funds from road user’s tax
The passage of the resolution comes amid an apparent deadlock between the Senate and the House of Representatives, after the latter rescinded its approval of the bill seeking to abolish the Road Board
Victory bus offers financial help to road crash victims’ relatives
The financial assistance will cover medical and burial expenses, plus P180,000 cash
Poe's father-in-law injured as car falls off Greenhills parking building
Senator Grace Poe says her father-in-law Teodoro Llamanzares 'has a few fractured ribs and bruises.' No one else is hurt in the incident.
Undas travel tips for drivers and commuters
Here are some reminders and the government hot lines
Senate leaders ask Duterte to intervene as House voids Road Board abolition
(UPDATED) Senate leaders say President Duterte holds the 'key' since he himself supports the abolition of the graft-ridden Road Board
1 dead , 2 injured in Zambales road crash
Lolito Gaoat, 51, security supervisor of a shipping company, dies in a mishap along the national road in San Narciso, Zambales
12 killed in Davao del Sur road crash
Police say a utility van carrying company workers was overspeeding and overshot a curve, hitting a truck which was coming from the opposite direction
Holiday rush can lead to road crashes – expert
Likelihood of road crash incidents is higher during the holidays when commuters flock to certain destinations
20 killed in Christmas Day road crash in La Union
(3rd UPDATE) A Partas bus and a private jeep collide along a national highway. Among the casualties are at least 3 minors, including a 5-month-old.
Habal-habal: Understanding the true cost of a cheap ride
The growing prominence of ride-sharing apps like Angkas has mainstreamed the operation of habal-habals in cities. But are habal-habals safe?
TPLEX now extended to Pozorrubio in Pangasinan
The new 10.10-kilometer segment is expected to cut the Tarlac-Pozorrubio travel time from 2 hours and 30 minutes to just 45 minutes
DOTr launches plan to reduce road crash deaths
'We also accept that road safety is our shared responsibility and not of the driver alone,' says Transportation Undersecretary Thomas Orbos
How the San Mateo road crash left a family broken
It's been a struggle for the family since Joaquin Nonan earns only a minimum wage, while his wife earns only P5,000 a month
VIRAL: Bus crosses swollen river in Zamboanga del Norte
A video of a bus passing through a river in Zamboanga del Norte goes viral on social media
Speed limits set in new Quezon City Road Safety Code
The ordinance approved by the Quezon City Council and sent to Mayor Herbert Bautista for signing seeks to prevent road crashes and improve conditions for motorists and pedestrians
IN PHOTOS: Ideas to keep kids safe on the road
'We want to make more people aware of the need for safety of children,' says Safe Kids Philippines executive director Jesus dela Fuente
What you need to know about speed limits in the Philippines
While the Land Transportation and Traffic Code has mandated uniform speed limits throughout the country, some LGUs have enacted their own speed limits based on road and traffic conditions in their areas
Cop who operates 'colorum' jeepneys threatens MMDA officer
Senior Police Officer 2 Ariel Aguilar tries to throw his weight around after the MMDA tows his colorum jeepney MMDA traffic supervising officer for operations Edison Nebrija stands his ground
LOOK: Defective highway in Camarines Sur unsafe for motorists
The local DPWH office says they are already working on having Andaya Highway repaired this month
WATCH: Getting around the city on two wheels
Mother and son Carol and Keolo believe that the advantages of biking in the city outweigh the challenges
With nearly 5,000 crash incidents, how do we make Iloilo roads safer?
The province of Iloilo home to 1 81 million people records nearly 5 000 road crash incidents in the first half of 2017
LIVE: #SaferRoadsPH on making Iloilo roads safer
Sign up if you want to join the SaferRoadsPH activity at the Nursing Review Center University of San Agustin in Iloilo City on July 22 from 12 pm to 5 pm
'Distracted driver cost us P300,000 in medical bills' – road crash survivor
Eufronio Torrado recalls the harrowing crash that left him and his wife with injuries and medical bills amounting to over P300 000
What factors affect road safety in Cagayan Valley's crash-prone roads?
Local officials say extra precaution is needed in Cagayan Valley s crash prone roads with the region s topography and road conditions affecting road safety
Deadly highways: What makes Cagayan Valley roads crash-prone?
Central Luzon has the highest number of crash related deaths in 2014 but if numbers are divided by population Cagayan Valley comes out as the most crash prone
Putting the brakes on road deaths
The Philippine government needs to fix and enforce road safety laws to help save lives
LTO to push for stricter driver's license exams
The Land Transportation Office LTO is adding a driver s simulation test into the driver licensing system on top of the usual written exam and practical test
'I was lucky I wore a seatbelt' – crash survivor
Einstein Rojas narrates how he survived a crash with a container van back in 2012
Motorcycle riders can't wear helmets in some parts of Bulacan?
Motorcycle riders are supposedly asked to remove their helmets when they enter Malolos City and neighboring Baliuag town
Beer truck topples over along Olongapo highway
Some residents say it is the 4th vehicle crash incident along the National Highway since road construction started
JV Ejercito bills seek to stop repeat of Nueva Ecija bus incident
Senator JV Ejercito hosts the forum Seats that Saves Lives in the Senate and pushes for bills to fill gaps in existing laws on road safety
#SaferRoadsPH Manila: How do we make Philippine roads safer?
On May 8 Rappler together with the Campaign for Tobacco free Kids is launching a campaign on road safety at the Rappler newsroom in Pasig City
The 5 pillars behind the Philippines' road safety action plan
With road crash deaths rising since 2006 the Philippines needs to step up its efforts to meet the global goal of halving road traffic deaths by 2020
Killer buses leave victims in their wake
9 563 of the 109 322 road crash incidents recorded by the Metro Manila Development Authority MMDA in 2016 involved buses
MAPPED: Danger zones in Metro Manila roads
Do you know the crash prone areas in Metro Manila?
Human error: Leading cause of road mishaps in Metro Manila
The Metro Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System says there were 109 322 road crash incidents in the National Capital Region in 2016 a 14 33 increase over 2015
WATCH: How do we prevent road traffic crashes?
According to the World Health Organization road tragedies are predictable and preventable
'Several factors' behind Nueva Ecija bus crash – road safety advocate
Former LTO spokesperson Jason Salvador says the condition of the road driver and vehicle may have been contributory factors behind the deadly bus crash in Nueva Ecija
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 20, 2017
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Bus in Nueva Ecija crash overloaded
The Leomarick Trans minibus carried 77 passengers far more than its 45 person capacity says Senior Superintendent Antonio Yarra Nueva Ecija police chief
Deaths in Nueva Ecija bus crash rise to 31
3rd UPDATE 46 people are still being treated in different hospitals in Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya with 4 of them in critical condition
IN NUMBERS: Road crash incidents in the Philippines
(UPDATED) Government data show that the number of deaths due to traffic incidents has been increasing since 2006. Hundreds of the fatalities each year are children.
These road signs keep you safe on the road
Do you know what these common road signs mean?
What's lacking in our road safety laws?
The Philippines road safety laws lack teeth in some areas and these need to be addressed to serve as stronger protection for road users
