HPU-3, RAC launch ‘balik disiplina sa kalsada’
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - Plan “Balik Disiplina sa Kalsada Disiplinadong Driver” was launched recently by the Highway Patrol Unit III (HPU-3) and its Regional Advisory Council (RAC).
The launching was held at Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Malolos City, said Superintendent Ruel Moreno, deputy regional chief of HPU-3.
At least 1,000 participants from seven provinces and cities in Central Luzon attended the activity, said Moreno.
The program started with a registration of different motorcycle riders association, organizations, clubs and transport groups.
Moreno made the welcome remarks followed by an overview of the program given by Chief Inspector Leilani Garcia, chief of operations. Garcia emphasized that the program is a pilot project of Highway Patrol Group di r ect or.
Disiplinadong driver aims to decrease and prevent future road crashes if discipline and road courtesy is inculcated in road users and vulnerable riders.
Riding safety tips were also imparted by Pat Cunanan, vice chairman, HPU-3 RAC to the participants to educate them about the prevention of similar incidents.
The launching was highlighted by the mass oath-taking of the Road safety Marshall Ambassadors which was officiated by Chief Superintendent Arnel Escobal, director of HPG who was the guest of honor and speaker.
In his short speech, Escobal encouraged the participants to advocate and inform the public about the program and stressed out the importance of liasoning to different government agencies like Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Department of Transportation (DOTr).