WE use Philippine roads and bridges every day to move around. Unfortunately, they continue to be generally unsafe and inhospitable, especially for Filipinos who are walking or on bicycles. Every year, over 11,000 Filipinos die in road crashes. They could include your friends or loved ones. One policy can make a huge difference.

The United Nations Decade of Action on Road Safety (2021-2030) has been focusing on one key message: lowering speed limits to 30 kilometers per hour (kph). With this simple action, countless lives would be saved. This is a policy prescription that the Marcos administration should implement without delay. Here's why.