Poe pushes PTSB to reduce transport fatalities

Senator Grace Poe renewed her call for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1121, which seeks to establish the Philippine Transportation Safety Board (PTSB), an independent agency focused on investigating and preventing transport-related accidents.

The PTSB aims to address the rising number of fatalities and injuries by centralizing investigations across all modes of transportation including land, sea, air, and rail systems.

From January to November 2024, there were over 62,723 road crashes in Metro Manila alone, resulting in 332 deaths, with most incidents involving four-wheel vehicles, motorcycles, and trucks.

The bill proposes a dedicated body that would assess accident causes, maintain nationwide data, propose safety standards, and submit annual reports to the President and Congress.

Poe emphasized the need for proactive measures such as strict vehicle inspections, driver training programs, and adherence to traffic laws to prevent accidents and ensure safe travel experiences for Filipinos.