Aklan province enacts ‘Ligtas Biyahe sa Paskwa’ to ensure sage holiday travel

KALIBO, Aklan- Provincial Government of Aklan, through the Road Safety Task Force, is implementing the “𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝘽𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙖” holiday road safety campaign on December 22–23, 2025, to promote safe travel and reduce road traffic accidents during the Christmas season.

The campaign forms part of the province’s continuing road safety initiatives pursuant to General Ordinance No. 2020-004, otherwise known as the Road Safety Ordinance of the Province of Aklan, and Executive Order No. 046, Series of 2025. It is being carried out through the coordinated efforts of national government agencies, local government units, and enforcement authorities.

The “𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝘽𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙖” campaign includes intensified traffic law enforcement, increased visibility of uniformed personnel along major roads, and the conduct of public information and education activities to remind motorists and commuters of road safety rules and responsible road use.

Key implementing agencies include the Land Transportation Office, the Philippine National Police, and concerned local government units, with operational support and coordination provided by the Road Safety Task Force. The Provincial Planning and Development Office serves as the lead Technical Working Group (TWG), facilitating inter-agency coordination and monitoring.

On 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 22, 2025, monitoring teams recorded several traffic violations, particularly involving some jeepney drivers. Common violations noted included the absence of valid OR/CR, defective or non-functioning signal lights, and other vehicle compliance deficiencies.

The inspection was conducted by the Road Safety Task Force and led by the Land Transportation Office, under the supervision of 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝙑𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙯. Inspections were carried out at major transport terminals in the 𝙈𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙤, including the 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡.

The Provincial Government of Aklan encourages all road users to cooperate with traffic authorities, comply with traffic rules and regulations, and prioritize safety to help ensure a peaceful and accident-free holiday season.