BOAC, Marinduque — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Boac District is calling on the public and private organizations to collaborate in reaching more communities with the campaign on road safety in Marinduque.
During the December 12 episode of the Kapihan sa PIA, in the Capitol Compound, LTO Boac District Chief Leonard Gabuna emphasized the importance of the ongoing Road Safety Caravan program, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that government services are accessible, honest and reliable.
“Nagpapatuloy po ang programa ng LTO, lalo na yung road safety caravan. Kaya kung may mga public [offices] o private organizations na willing makipag-coordinate sa LTO [gaya ng] mga simbahan, organisasyon ng kabataan, fraternities, clubs o schools, willing ang LTO na makipag-ugnayan sa inyo sa mga ganitong programa para mas mapaabot natin sa ating mga kababayan at mabigyan natin ng awareness sa road safety at tamang disiplina sa kalsada,” Gabuna said.
He also mentioned the purpose of the intensified campaign on road safety, citing its importance for the entire community.
“Ito ay para sa safety ng lahat, hindi lamang sa mga motorista kundi pati na rin sa mga commuters. Lalo nating pinaiigting ang kampanya para sa road safety. Mas nagiging visible ngayon ang LTO [at] mas madalas kami na sa kalsada, hindi para mahadlangan ang ating mga kababayan kundi para ma-remind tayo palagi ng pagsusuot ng helmet at iba pang mga batas sa kalsada,” he said.
Gabuna said that the true goal of the LTO’s efforts aims to clarify misconceptions about the agency’s intentions saying, “Hindi rin para kumita ang LTO kundi para maproteksyunan ang ating mga motorista.”
The LTO conducted a road safety caravan on December 9 to 10 in Barangay Balanacan, Mogpog town, in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mogpog.
Gabunda said that this initiative is part of a broader effort led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and LTO under Acting Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez and LTO Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao to expand road safety awareness and promote responsible driving nationwide. (PIA)
