Since then, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Road Safety Collaboration encourage “all road safety stakeholders to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance to pay homage to those who have died on the world’s roads, advocate for better support for victims, and bereaved families, and promote action to save lives.”
In the region, the undertaking was facilitated by DOH 6 during the recent Multisectoral Alliance Meeting, November 21, held at Punta Villa Inland Resort in Arevalo, Iloilo City led by Local Health Systems Development (LHSD) OIC chief Dr. May Ann Sta. Lucia.
Together with the representatives from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and Iloilo City Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO), they led the lighting of candles and offered a prayer for all the victims of road crash and their bereaved families.
“We remember the victims of the road crash, and today, we continue to remember them and their bereaved families. May every form of support be upon them. We pray for each and everyone today that we will always be safe from road crashes,” said Sta. Lucia in a prayer.
