Angeles City school to receive global award for championing children’s road safety

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In celebration of National Children’s Month, the City Government of Angeles, in partnership with UNICEF Philippines and ImagineLaw, will award Tacondo Elementary School in Angeles City for achieving a five-star rating in the Star Rating for Schools. This recognition is given to schools worldwide for implementing road safety measures to protect children from road crashes on their journey to and from school.

The Department of Education Angeles, the University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies, and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation will also participate in the event to express their commitment to making Angeles roads safer for everyone, especially children. 

In addition to the awarding, the Angeles City Traffic Development Office will lead a guided tour with selected pupils to showcase the new road safety measures including road signs, markings, and engineering interventions installed around Tacondo Elementary School.

Speakers: 

Angeles City Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, Angeles City Government

Schools Division Superintendent Engr. Edgard Domingo, Department of Education Angeles

Dr. Angelito Umali, UNICEF Philippines

Atty. Cynthia Maria Casiño, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation

Dr. Cherry Hipolito, Tacondo Elementary School

Atty. Reina Fabregas, ImagineLaw