Rappler's latest stories on safety
Pakistan Int'l Airlines suspended in Europe over fake pilot license scandal
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency tells Pakistan International Airlines 'they have lost their confidence' in the carrier
Vico Sotto: Pasig to open bicycle corridor, offer loans so workers can buy bikes
(UPDATED) On World Bicycle Day, the Pasig mayor says it is the right time to push for reforms in Metro Manila’s transport system
App's Superlock feature prevents unauthorized livestream stoppage
Parachute's Superlock feature keeps the phone going during an emergency livestream, preventing unauthorized persons from stopping a livestream in the event a user's phone is taken
LOOK: DepEd adds cyber safety modules to e-learning platform
The Department of Education stresses the need to protect children from online dangers as they study from home during the quarantine period
EU aviation agency tells airlines to disinfect planes
The European Aviation Safety Agency says airlines on all routes must 'step up the frequency of cleaning'
South Korea uses app to monitor quarantined citizens – report
The app alerts officials if a citizen ventures out of their area of quarantine
Baguio goes after vapers: fine, community service, or blood donation?
Those who fail to pay the penalties will face cases, Mayor Benjamin Magalong writes in his demand letter to those caught by the Smoke-free Task Force
[Right of Way] A feel good year-ender with Kuya Bernard and his road safety manual
Taxi driver Kuya Bernard shares his own initiative on road safety
At least 5 dead after truck and bus collide in Quezon
A boy was among the killed, according to police
Lawyer group seeks TRO against 5 motorcycle taxi firms
The group Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection says these motorcycle taxi firms give no assurance of commuter safety, since they do not have a track record and are not being monitored
Report shows high injury rate at Amazon warehouses
The report by Reveal, a project of the Center for Investigative Reporting, shows the rate of serious injuries at Amazon was more than double the national average for the warehousing industry
CMFR calls out Duterte gov't on attacks vs press
CMFR Executive Director Melinda Quintos de Jesus says it is necessary to 'clear the air' in order for plans on the safety of journalists to be properly implemented
Multi-stakeholder group launches national plan for safety of journalists
The Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists is launched on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre
Software behind self-driving Uber crash didn't recognize jaywalkers
The woman had been crossing the street 'at a location without a crosswalk; the system design did not include a consideration for jaywalking pedestrians,' the US National Transportation Safety Board says
Boeing 737 MAX flight control system key factor in Lion Air crash
Grieving relatives express anger that investigators were not planning to blame Boeing or Lion Air for the disaster in their final crash report, expected Friday
Senate panels push for transportation safety board
If created by law, the proposed National Transportation Safety Board would be the primary agency focusing on transport-related investigations
[Right of Way] A simple request: Clarity on MMDA's PUV lane policy
How could the public, with all the outrage and frustration and venting online, translate words into action?
[Right of Way] Road safety: Why are PH motorists kept in the dark?
Watch road safety advocate Vince Lazatin and 3M Philippines' John Vallinan transform a dark street into one with proper visibility with retro-reflective material used for signs and road markings
'Ridelihood' launched to train motorcycle couriers for free
The first batch of riders will be trained on Sunday, August 18
[Right of Way] Why Metro Manila traffic will never be solved
The status quo won't get us anywhere
[Right of Way] The city's most dangerous job?
Road workers, such as traffic enforcers and street sweepers, face not only the hazards of getting run over by reckless motorists, but also long-term blood poisoning and hearing loss
Airbus to ask airlines to check wings of older A380s for cracks
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency says there are reports of cracks found in wings of in-service A380 airplanes
Waze says Makati is most accident-prone city in Philippines
Manila, meanwhile, is the most flood-prone city
International laws spell out duty to rescue persons at sea
This duty 'can be considered as another side of the right to life, which every individual enjoys under human rights law,' according to a 2016 paper
Tea Time with Vince and Frank: Are we deaf to noise pollution?
We've been taking action against air and water pollution, but noise pollution has serious – and irreversible – consequences, too
[Right of Way] So you elected a congressman. Now what?
Will our traffic woes become a priority for the incoming members of the 18th Congress?
Attacks vs journalists, social media blocks in Indonesia amid election riots – IFJ
Media groups say at least 7 journalists were reportedly attacked while they were covering the protests, while social media platforms WhatsApp and Facebook were blocked
Filipinos urged to protect data, be safe online during Holy Week
(UPDATED) To prevent data breaches during the long break, the National Privacy Commission issues reminders to offices as well as people on vacation
Tea Time with Vince and Frank: Will the motorcycle double plate law help solve riding-in-tandem crimes?
Or is there a better solution?
[Right of Way] Visibility is everything: Motorcycle tail lights aren't optional
Motorcycle crashes can be avoided if only visibility measures were strictly adhered to
7 Airbnb safety tips
Essential advice to keep your Airbnb stay as secure as possible
[Right of Way] Is it time to do away with protocol plates?
No. 8 plate on the road? Is it really necessary?
At least 60 killed in Ghana bus collision – police
The buses were each carrying about 50 passengers at the time of the crash. One of the buses caught fire, leaving people burned beyond recognition.
MMDA, Sesame Street partner for educational campaign for kids
Children in Metro Manila may now learn about road safety, waste management, and public safety in a fun manner with Sesame Street characters
New law requires seat belts for children in all motor vehicles
The new law penalizes a driver transporting children without a 'child restraint system' in the vehicle, and bars kids below a certain height to take the front seat of a car
[Right of Way] Road Signs 101
In this episode, we learn how road signs ought to be made – proper fonts, standard colors, material reflectivity
Tea Time with Vince and Frank: Is this a ticket trap?
Right of Way's Vince Lazatin and VISOR's Frank Schuengel talk about notorious ticket traps in Metro Manila
[Right of Way] Contesting the MMDA’s yellow bus lane policy
Have you encountered the same problem while driving along the bus lanes?
Baguio city personnel under fire for 'manhandling' taho vendor
A viral video shows employees of the Baguio City Public Order and Safety Division accosting a man selling taho
[Right of Way] What can we learn from the MMDA Quezon Avenue barrier problem?
The barrier disrupts the normal flow of traffic along Quezon Avenue
Tea Time with Vince and Frank: Climbing 'Mount EDSA'
Are you up for the Kamuning footbridge challenge?
[Right of Way] Is the MMDA road diet a good idea?
Vince does the math based on the MMDA's numbers
Fatal air crashes and deaths up in 2018 – watchdog
Aviation Safety Network records more than 500 people killed in 15 plane crashes in 2018
[Right of Way] Risky behavior: The problem with MMDA’s yellow bus lane policy
Is it safe to cross two bus lanes in a short distance in order to make a right turn?
Trump panel recommends guns in schools to keep U.S. students safe
The Federal Commission on School Safety panel, set up after the February massacre in Parkland, Florida, when a former student shot dead 17 people, recommends schools consider arming staff and using veterans as guards
Road traffic deaths swell to 1.35M each year – WHO
'These deaths are an unacceptable price to pay for mobility,' says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
[Right of Way] The future of cities: How do you solve a problem like Manila?
Urban and transport planners weigh in on solutions for a metropolis suffering from overdevelopment
DepEd, Stairway Foundation, and IMMAP launch #BeCyberSafe
The project aims to inform and educate the public on how children can be safe online
Victory bus offers financial help to road crash victims’ relatives
The financial assistance will cover medical and burial expenses, plus P180,000 cash
