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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE 3RD SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER ANNUALLY AS THE 
PHILIPPINE 
DAY OF 
REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS, 
SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The August 2019 report of the Philippine Statistics Authority shows just how 
deadly road crashes are. Covering the period of 2006-2017, road crashes never fail to 
be at the very top of the list of causes of death in the Philippines for teenagers and 
young adults. What is even more alarming is that the same report reflects a steady 
increase in the deaths of Filipinos across all age groups in that 12-year period.
Whether or not they end in death, these road crashes are clearly not only 
statistical causes of death, but, at the very least, are also harbingers of suffering and 
loss. The irony is that while the road represents an indispensable aspect of commercial 
and industrial development, it now also stands as a threat to life, especially for the 
young. Hence, the family and friends whom the victims leave behind are caught in 
between a dilemma -  on one hand, one feels the anguish of losing a loved one, and 
on the other hand, one has to accept the road as a necessary fact of life.


In 1993, Road Peace in the United Kingdom spearheaded the celebration of the 
World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. Since then, the celebration has 
been organized by various non-government organizations all over the world, including 
the European Federation for Road Traffic Victims (FEVR).
The Philippines is a co-author of the United Nations General Assembly 
Resolution 64/255, entitled "Improving Global Road Safety", issued by the United 
Nations General Assembly on March 2, 2010. The Resolution expressly encourages all 
Member States to commit themselves more strongly to road safety, and this entails 
observing the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. On the part of the 
Philippines, such observance would be a surefire way to show the country's heartfelt 
concern for the seemingly steady increase in the number of road traffic casualties, and 
at the same time would signify the State's intention to enlist the help of the private 
sector in remedying this problem.
This bill seeks to declare the 3rd Sunday of November of each year as the 
National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Families. This 
bill takes inspiration from the painful and poignant collective experience of Families of 
Road Victims and Survivors Association Philippines, a civic organization founded in May 
2011. It is hoped that through this measure, the agonizing dilemma between the road 
as a threat and the road as a fact will be given a middle ground -  remembering the 
lives of loved ones lost, and committing to the need to build better roads.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly
sought.
RONALD "BATONpELA ROSA


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE 3RD SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER ANNUALLY AS THE 
PHILIPPINE 
DAY OF 
REMEMBRANCE 
FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS, 
SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Day o f 
Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Families."
Sec. 2. Declaration o f State Policy. -  It is the policy of the State to ensure the 
protection and safety of its people from any form of road hazards and to value human 
lives by way of remembering the victims of road crashes and recognizing the sufferings 
of their affected families and communities. Toward this end, the State shall raise the 
awareness of the people on the causes, consequences, and costs of road deaths and 
injuries, and for the strengthening of road safety advocacy to prevent such incidents.


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Sec. 3 Commemoration Day. - Every 3rd Sunday of November each year is hereby 
declared as the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and 
Families.
Sec. 4. Activities. To ensure the meaningful observance of the day as herein 
declared, the activities shall be undertaken under each province including, but not 
limited to:
a) Special commemoration to remember all road crash victims by way of religious 
mass services and flower laying ceremonies;
b) Special blood donation campaign as coordinated through the Department of 
Health, Philippine Blood Center, and the Philippine Red Cross;
c) Special recognition day for emergency/rescue personnel, volunteers, and 
stakeholders;
d) Public awareness campaign, solidarity march, and road safety summit;
e) Information dissemination via government agencies and websites;
f) Database registry of road crash victims, survivors, and families with the 
Philippine National Police.
Sec. 5. Impiementing Agencies. - The Department of Transportation (DOTR) 
in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Interior and 
Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Social 
Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Philippine 
National Police (PNP), and local government units shall establish programs for the 
meaningful commemoration of the Memorial Day. It may also call upon other related 
government agencies and non-government organizations to assist in its preparation 
and the full implementation of the activities.
Sec. 6. Separabiiity Clause. -  If any part or provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected shall 
continue to be in full force and effect.


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Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. -  Any provisions of laws, orders, agreements, rules
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or regulations contrary to and inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
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amended, or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 8. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
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complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
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