National government commits to safer roads along school zones

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LTO, MMDA, and other local enforcement officers conduct simultaneous road safety operations around school zones nationwide in preparation for the resumption of 100% face-to-face classes this year

“With the resumption of 100% face-to-face classes nationwide, it is only logical for the government to give priority to the road safety of children – the future of our country.”

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor declared the national government’s support to protect children on roads as he opened “Oplan Balik Eskwela 2022: A Child Road Safety Law Enforcement Visibility Day,” in Ramon Magsaysay National High School, Quezon City during the National Safe Kids Week.

With schools set to reopen in August after more than two years in the pandemic, DOTr conducted simultaneous road safety checks in different locations throughout the country to ensure that important road safety laws are observed around school zones. The DOTr conducted the activity with the Department of Education, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) through select local government units (LGUs), Land Transportation Office (LTO) through its regional and district offices, and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with other members of the National Coalition for Child Road Traffic Injury Prevention (National Coalition for CRTIP).

“This activity serves as a ‘test run’ of our enforcement operations when 100% face-to-face classes resume. MMDA wholeheartedly commits to support the National Coalition for CRTIP to keep children safe on roads,” said Atty. Victor Maria Nuñez, head of the MMDA Traffic Discipline Office.

The agencies also collaborated with LGUs that have enacted or are enacting comprehensive road safety ordinances, including Quezon City, Tuguegarao City, Ormoc City, and Danao City. They highlighted the critical role that local government plays in enforcing road safety laws.

In his speech, LTO Law Enforcement Service Deputy Director Roberto Valera explained why enforcement of road safety laws is key to making Philippine roads safer for vulnerable road users like children.

“To deter unsafe road user behavior, we know that strong, sustained, and highly visible enforcement efforts are needed, in addition to enacting policies with road safety interventions,” he stated.

Public interest law group ImagineLaw, secretariat of the National Coalition for CRTIP, cited the increasing number of road crash fatalities among children as the reason that led these enforcement agencies to work hand in hand.

“It takes a village to protect a child. Young children have physical and cognitive limitations that make them more vulnerable to road traffic injuries. It is then our role as adults to protect children through effective enforcement of existing road safety laws,” said Atty. Natasha Daphne Marcelo, Road Safety Project Manager of ImagineLaw.

Marcelo also reminded motorists to S.T.A.R.T. S-low down; T-ravel with car seats where required by law; A-lways buckle up; R-ide with a helmet; and T-urn down alcohol and drugs.

Aside from giving warnings to traffic law violators this morning, enforcers along Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. in Sta. Mesa Manila and other checkpoints nationwide also distributed information, education, and communications materials about road safety laws.

Greeting message of Ambassador Dr. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-Malki to Philippines on the 124th Independence Day of the Philippines

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greeting message of H. E. Dr. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-Malki, ambassador of the State of Qatar, to Philippines , on the occasion of the 124th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines 2022

“Greetings of Ambassador In celebration of the 124th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines 2022

I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the Philippine government and people for the celebration of the 124th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines.

I would also like to convey the greetings of the government and people of Qatar, for our Filipino friends I appreciate the relationship and cooperation between the two countries, as well as the good friendship of our citizens. I hope that this will continue to progress.

We ask Allah, the Almighty, to perpetuate the blessing of health, security and stability, and further progress and development.”

Father’s Day Grill and Chill at Sheraton Manila Bay

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Good food, as the saying goes, is the key to a man’s heart. That is why on Father’s Day (June 19), our seasoned culinary team at Sheraton Manila Bay prepared a sumptuous grill and gourmet feast to treat the Man of the House.

Bring dad and the entire family at Pacific Lounge and indulge in a sumptuous Grill and Barbeque lunch buffet on June 19, 2022 from 12 NN to 2PM. The buffet spread will feature unlimited serving of aromatic succulent meat, chicken, and seafood, carving of crispy pork belly roulade and roast beef ribeye; live pasta station, and more. Father’s day lunch buffet is priced at Php 2,500++ per person inclusive of two (2) local beers and two (2) chilled juices. Kids 5 year old and below eat for free. View our menu at https://bit.ly/SheratonDadsGrill

Opt to enjoy our special Father’s Day lunch buffet with a pampering staycation for dad? Avail our “Dad’s Grill, Chill, & More” Room Package and enjoy access for two (2) adults at our Father's Day Grill & Chill lunch buffet at the Pacific Lounge on June 19 and an additional 30% discount at &More By Sheraton among other room inclusions. Stay dates is from June 15 to 19, 2022.

For a more leisurely celebration, you may avail of our Father’s Day Room Package “Dad of Steel and Wheels” from June 1 to 30, 2022 inclusive of accommodation in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids below 12 years old, pre-dinner cocktails for two adults, 20% discount on Father's Day lunch on June 19, and special gift for Dad. Guests availing of the Dad of Steel and Wheels Room Package enjoys additional perks of 30% discount on watch purchases with TW Steel and shall be eligible to test drive select motorcycles from Benelli, Kymco, Triumph, Archway, and Ducati. Visit Sheraton Manila Bay this June and see first-hand our motorcycle display at the lobby featuring Benelli TRK 502X and Kymco XCITING 400.

Pacific Lounge is located on the 21st floor, Sheraton Manila Bay, M. Adriatico cor. Gen Malvar Sts. Malate. For reservations please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay. For more information, please visit our website at www.sheratonmanilabay.com.