The rider’s license has been placed on a 90-day suspension
by Billy Caluag
The grand launch was held last weekend in Bonifacio Global City
Last weekend, a first-of-its-kind launch was held in Bonifacio Global City. Non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) just hosted the grand launch of Tamang Ride, its nationwide road safety campaign.ACTION is led
Including safety tips for forgetful drivers this summer
It's been scorchingly hot this past month. But expect the heat to get even worse. PAGASA has warned of even hotter days and nights ahead. According to the weather bureau, the heat index in the country could reach 52 degrees Celsius,
by Kara Santos
There’s a law that covers that
Motorcycle usage in the Philippines continues to increase. Not only do motorcycles offer more convenient and economical transport to Filipinos, but in many cases, they are the most direct option for commuters given the mess that is Manila's public transportation system.
by Kara Santos
Here’s a detailed explainer
For years, when traveling by car, small children usually just sat on a parent's or sibling's lap. But with the increasing number of road accidents worldwide, that's just not going to cut it these days. To ensure safety among
by Kara Santos
“You shouldn’t need a law to convince you that child safety is important”
Lost in the scandal over the private motor vehicle inspection centers over the past month is the less contentious but just as overblown scandal over the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act-a law we've been reporting about for four years.
by Niky Tamayo
And is it safe to buy secondhand?
The full implementation of Republic Act No. 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act has been deferred as parents are still left with many questions about the law. One of those is about the expiration dates of child car seats.
by Kitty Elicay
You can’t put a price on safety
Child car seats are in demand now that Republic Act No. 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act became a hot topic at the start of the month. And while its full implementation has been deferred for now, parents still
by Kitty Elicay
Can things get any more confusing at this point?
Malacañang has just dropped a bombshell of an announcement. Brace yourselves, folks.During his noontime briefing today, February 11, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered to defer the implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles
Too many things going on at the same time
Here's where we are so far in the implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act: By operation of the law, Republic Act No. 11229 already took effect on February 2, 2021, but the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has stressed
How does that sound to you, parents?
It's been quite the week since the Land Transportation Office (LTO) began the initial implementation of 'Child Car Seats' law, and we know there's still a lot of unanswered questions out there.One common question is this: "Are child car
And why can’t kids below 13 years of age ride shotgun?
The Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act-whose full implementation and enforcement, by operation of law, should have begun on February 2-has been met with a much stronger negative reaction than you'd expect for a measure that promotes the well-
There’s no need to panic, guys
Here's the very latest on the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act: Implementation is pushing through, as announced yesterday, but the Department of Transportation (DOTr) again stresses that no apprehensions will be made over the next few months in this initial
Hmm...
It's been a long time coming, but the full implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act (Republic Act No. 11229) is finally upon us-it begins tomorrow, February 2, 2021. Naturally, motorists have a lot of questions about the
For children aged 12 and below
Take note, parents: The full implementation of Republic Act No. 11229, or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act, begins tomorrow, February 2, 2021, meaning children aged 12 and below must be properly secured in appropriate car seats while traveling in a
To car owners with young kids, do you already own a child seat?
Have a car in your garage? Have a kid in your car? If your answer to both questions is yes, then we hope you own a proper child restraint system for your vehicle. It isn't just for your kid's sake,
by Drei Laurel
The heavy traffic wasn’t to blame
Pregnant moms are advised to go to the hospital when contractions start occurring at regular intervals, but over the years, we've learned that sometimes, no amount of birth planning can prepare you for your childbirth. That was the case for Marci
by Kitty Elicay
Introducing GrabFamily and GrabPet
The newly launched GrabCar Premium service sounds nice and all, and we're sure it'll have its own share of users. But if you've been waiting for the ride-hailing company to roll out something more practical and inclusive, this
Read and be informed
It has been a long time coming, but the government has finally passed Republic Act 11229, a law which provides for the Special Protection of Child Passengers in Motor Vehicles. While the law will not take effect immediately, current and future parents
by Niky Tamayo
Kids below 12 years old need to be strapped in
President Duterte has signed Republic Act 11229, or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act, making it a law.This makes it a requirement to use child car seats in vehicles when transporting children."It shall be unlawful for the driver of
by Lei Sison
Does your kid use one?
A substitute bill aiming to further protect children riding in vehicles passed the House Committee on Transportation earlier this week, and drivers found not in compliance could face a fine of up to P5,000.The Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
by Drei Laurel
