The Daily Tribune
Road tragedy angers Dizon
A two-year-old boy has been orphaned after surviving a fatal road accident on the SCTEX that claimed ten lives, including both of his parents.
One of the parents who perished was a member of the Philippine Coast Guard, and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
Secretary Dizon stated that the tragedy, which also resulted in the deaths of four children, weighs heavily on the DOTr and vowed to work towards preventing future accidents.
He also announced his intention to personally attend the wake of the Coast Guard member in Bulacan.
This devastating accident occurred shortly after the DOTr had announced intensified efforts to reduce the number of road crashes, particularly those involving public utility vehicles.
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