MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) monitored 18 new cases of road accidents on January 5, 2025, Sunday, bringing the total number of cases since December 22, 2024 to 656.
The DOH said the latest tally is 32.7 percent more than the number of cases logged over the same period in 2024.
www 49 jili com Article continues after this advertisementIn a report on Sunday, the DOH said the cases of individuals who did not use safety accessories while driving rose to 569, mishaps involving motorcycles reached 468, while cases of drunk individuals rose to 123.
The number of people who died due to these accidents remained at seven, four of them due to motorcycle accidents.
Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty, who is heading the negotiations for the Philippine side, told the Inquirer that some chapters of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Middle Eastern country are almost substantially concluded after the latest round of talks held last week.
In separate advisories, Cleanfuel and Shell Pilipinas said diesel prices would climb by 90 centavos, while gasoline would increase by 45 centavos a liter.
The DOH reminded the public to avoid driving when tired or drunk, wear a helmet (for motorbikers) and use seatbelts, follow speed limits, have enough rest / sleep before driving, avoid using phones while driving, and call 911 or 1555 DOH hotlines in case of emergency.
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