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Rescuers attend to one of the victims of a road mishap in Talisay City in Cebu. (Photo courtesy of JOY TUMULAK)
MANILA, Philippines — Most victims of road accidents during the holiday season did not wear protective gear, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday.
This finding was based on the figures that the DOH gathered from the eight pilot sites it monitored for road-related mishaps from December 22 until 6 a.m. of December 27.
Article continues after this advertisement249 out of the 284 total cases indicated that the victims did not use any safety accessories like helmets and seat belts.
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Out of the 284 cases, 196 involved motorcycles.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, 53 incidents were caused by drunk-driving.
Article continues after this advertisementNo data on other causes of the road mishaps have been made available as of this writing.
Article continues after this advertisement“Baunin ang disiplina sa inyong paglalakbay para ligtas na makauwi sa inyong mahal sa buhay,” the health department said in a statement.
(Bring along discipline when traveling to come home to your loved ones safely.)
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The DOH also issued the following reminders for safe travels:ps88
Avoid driving when tired or drunk because it can affect coordination, concentration and quick response to road situations. Wear helmet when riding motorcycles and seatbelts for cars. Follow the speed limit set and road signs. Ensure having seven to eight hours of sleep before driving to stay alert. Avoid using phones and other distractions when driving. Immediately call 911 or 1555 DOH hotlines in case of emergency. READ NEXT Farmers’ woes seen to persist despite extended aid 2024, the year of reckoning for Pogos, IGLs EDITORS' PICK Pat Riley says Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ‘Squid Game’ director on killing off show’s characters New Year 2025: Number of hopeful Filipinos drops to 90% – SWS Gov’t working for return of 13 Filipino surrogate mothers from Cambodia Floodings kill 1, distress over 60,000 families nationwide – OCD Gary Valenciano’s daughter Kiana defends dad amid fans’ refund demands MOST READ Barbers: Filipinos must unite vs China’s ‘meddling’ in PH-US deal MMFF 2024 Gabi ng Parangal: Everything you need to know, expect Gary Valenciano’s daughter Kiana defends dad amid fans’ refund demands ‘Surprise of 2024’: Escoda Shoal in West PH Sea is new flashpoint Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments