NLEX Corporation continues to empower drivers and transport operators with the fourth installment of its vital road safety initiative, the BiyaHero Road Safety Caravan last July 3 to 5, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City, in partnership with the Philippine Commercial Vehicle Show.
Building on past successes, this year’s caravan equipped the participants with practical knowledge and preparedness, aimed to help reduce road crashes nationwide.
“The BiyaHero Road Safety Caravan is more than an annual event, it’s a commitment to saving lives,” said Luis S. Reñon, Officer-In-Charge of NLEX Corporation. “Through education, collaboration, and innovation, we hope to shape safer driving habits and help our partners become true champions of road safety,” he added.
A core part of the NLEX’s Mission Road Safety advocacy, the caravan brought together over 300 drivers, operators, mechanics, and leaders from various transport organizations, including the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP), Inland Haulers and Truckers Association (INHTA), Haulers and Truckers Association in the Watersouth, Inc. (HATAW), Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Nangangasiwa ng Panlalawigang Bus sa Pilipinas, Inc. (NSNPBPI), Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (ALTODAP), Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP), Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations (ACTO), Stop and Go Transport Coalition, Bulacan Federation of Transport Cooperative (BUFETRANSCO), Pinagsama Transport Cooperative and UV Express National Alliance of the Philippines, and other independent trucking companies.
Participants immersed themselves in a day of intensive learning focused on accident prevention, compliance with traffic rules, and proper vehicle maintenance.
“This initiative gives our drivers the tools and knowledge to protect themselves, their passengers, and the communities they serve. We truly appreciate NLEX Corporation and its partners for continuously putting safety at the forefront of the transport industry,” shared Teddy Gervacio, President of INHTA.
DOTr Director IV Joshua Joseph R. Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of referring to road incidents as “crashes” rather than “accidents,” as they are often preventable through precautionary measures.
DOTr Director IV Joshua Joseph R. Rodriguez discussed safe cargo handling and loading practices, LTO Acting Assistant Secretary Greg Pua Jr. shared insights on traffic enforcement and violations, while Shell High Risk Transport Road Safety Advisor Edward Tan and AC-1 Transport & Equipment, Inc. Senior Safety Officer Dawny Rubillo talked about journey management risk assessment.
LTO Acting Assistant Secretary Greg Pua Jr. highlights law-mandated traffic rules, including the use of child car seats and motorcycle helmets, as well as the corresponding penalties for violations.
Meanwhile, NLEX Asst. Manager for Environment, Health, and Safety Dave Bautista and the NLEX Patrol Team (Eric Cruz and Maike Lacson) discussed driver readiness and handling road emergencies with a safety-first mindset and tollway rules and regulations, respectively.
Beyond the lectures, the caravan featured interactive activities to reinforce safe driving habits. Participants tested their skills on a driving simulator equipped with safety prompts and wore drunk goggles to understand the dangers of impaired driving firsthand, turning learning into an impactful, memorable experience.
At a time when road crashes remain a serious concern, the 2025 BiyaHero Road Safety Caravan stands as an essential step forward. With focused education, innovative tools, and proactive training, NLEX Corporation remains steadfast in its mission to build safer roads and ensure every Filipino driver is “may alam at laging handa” – knowledgeable and always ready.
NLEX Corporation is a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).
