Romblon State University (RSU) strengthened its commitment to promoting health, safety, and civic responsibility among its students through the School-Based Road Safety Advocacy Forum, held at the RSU Audio Visual Room on September 30.
Bringing together healthcare and technical professionals, the forum provided students with practical insights on road safety, responsible road behavior, traffic-related injury prevention, and the shared responsibility of keeping communities safe.
The program opened with an inspirational message from Dr. John B. Fabello, OIC of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and Director of the Social and Cultural Affairs Office, delivered on behalf of Dr. Gianinna Elaine M. Labicane, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services.
“This advocacy is especially meaningful because it brings together education, public awareness, and community responsibility. Through initiatives such as this, we can strengthen our understanding of safe road practices, encourage responsible behavior, and contribute to reducing preventable road-related injuries and incidents,” Dr. Fabellon said.
The forum featured distinguished speakers who shared perspectives from public health, emergency medicine, and technical development.
Ms. Analiza Malayao, Senior Health Program Officer of the Center for Health Development (CHD) MIMAROPA, emphasized the importance of courtesy and awareness in creating safer roads, underscoring the principle that “Road sense is the offspring of courtesy and the parent of safety.”
Meanwhile, Patrick Joseph Tiglao, MD, FPCEM, Medical Specialist II from the Department of Emergency Medicine of the Philippine General Hospital, highlighted the collective nature of road safety, reminding participants that “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.”
Adding a technical and development perspective, Engr. Jobelle F. Garcia, Project Development Officer II of the Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO) Romblon, shared insights on initiatives and approaches that can contribute to safer roads and communities.
Together, the speakers presented a multidimensional view of road safety, covering public health awareness, emergency medical realities surrounding traffic-related injuries, responsible road behavior, and regional development efforts.
The forum also saw active participation from students representing various academic units, including the College of Education (CED), College of Computing, Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovation (CCMADI), and College of Business and Accountancy (CBA). Their participation reflected the importance of engaging young people in conversations that directly affect their everyday mobility, well-being, and communities.
More than a discussion on traffic rules and road practices, the forum served as a reminder that road safety begins with individual choices and extends to collective responsibility. Every decision made on the road, from practicing caution to respecting fellow road users, can help prevent accidents and protect lives.
Through initiatives such as the School-Based Road Safety Advocacy Forum, RSU continues to promote proactive health advocacy, informed decision-making, and civic responsibility among its students, reinforcing the University's commitment to creating a safer and more responsible campus and community.
The program opened with an inspirational message from Dr. John B. Fabello, OIC of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and Director of the Social and Cultural Affairs Office, delivered on behalf of Dr. Gianinna Elaine M. Labicane, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services.
“This advocacy is especially meaningful because it brings together education, public awareness, and community responsibility. Through initiatives such as this, we can strengthen our understanding of safe road practices, encourage responsible behavior, and contribute to reducing preventable road-related injuries and incidents,” Dr. Fabellon said.
The forum featured distinguished speakers who shared perspectives from public health, emergency medicine, and technical development.
Ms. Analiza Malayao, Senior Health Program Officer of the Center for Health Development (CHD) MIMAROPA, emphasized the importance of courtesy and awareness in creating safer roads, underscoring the principle that “Road sense is the offspring of courtesy and the parent of safety.”
Meanwhile, Patrick Joseph Tiglao, MD, FPCEM, Medical Specialist II from the Department of Emergency Medicine of the Philippine General Hospital, highlighted the collective nature of road safety, reminding participants that “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.”
Adding a technical and development perspective, Engr. Jobelle F. Garcia, Project Development Officer II of the Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO) Romblon, shared insights on initiatives and approaches that can contribute to safer roads and communities.
Together, the speakers presented a multidimensional view of road safety, covering public health awareness, emergency medical realities surrounding traffic-related injuries, responsible road behavior, and regional development efforts.
The forum also saw active participation from students representing various academic units, including the College of Education (CED), College of Computing, Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovation (CCMADI), and College of Business and Accountancy (CBA). Their participation reflected the importance of engaging young people in conversations that directly affect their everyday mobility, well-being, and communities.
More than a discussion on traffic rules and road practices, the forum served as a reminder that road safety begins with individual choices and extends to collective responsibility. Every decision made on the road, from practicing caution to respecting fellow road users, can help prevent accidents and protect lives.
Through initiatives such as the School-Based Road Safety Advocacy Forum, RSU continues to promote proactive health advocacy, informed decision-making, and civic responsibility among its students, reinforcing the University's commitment to creating a safer and more responsible campus and community.
