Several lawmakers call for thorough probe into recent road tragedies

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00:00One house saw on express disappointment and doubt on the safety ballards at the NAIA put in place to protect but ultimately failed.

00:07One of the young Turks echoed the president's call to revisit the driver licensing process,

00:12which is fraught with loopholes and prone to bribery and corruption.

00:16Nazarmela Las Moras reports, a unanimity for drug testing,

00:19those behind the wheel of public transport buses was expressed by all lawmakers of both houses.

00:25Several lawmakers demanded a thorough and independent investigation on the recent road tragedies in the country.

00:35Just last Sunday, two people died after an SUV crash into the departure area of NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City.

00:43House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas, for her part, expressed extreme disappointment over the safety ballards in the area,

00:51which were easily breached, raising serious concerns about possible corruption on its procurement and installation.

00:57Mababaw talaga yung bollard. So parang lumalabas substandard ito.

01:03Mas malalim yung issue, ibig sabihin.

01:06Kasi kung ganun pala yung mga ginagamit, lalong-lalo na dun sa mga kontrata, sa pamahalaan, ano na lang mangyayari sa atin.

01:15For House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera, she emphasized the need for first aid training in these emergencies.

01:23Last Thursday, Labor Day, the multiple vehicle pileup at the SCTEX also shocked many as it claimed 10 lives.

01:30According to House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alon to Adyong, now is the time to seriously tighten road regulations across the country.

01:37I would think na dapat kailangan talaga ng review ng ating Land Transportation Traffic Code, maging pedestrian-centered ang ating ponisiya sa trapiko.

01:49Senator J.V. Eresito agrees.

01:51Senator Grace po, for her part, expressed support for the new policies introduced by Transportation Secretary Vince Dyson,

01:58which mandates drug testing for all PUV drivers.

02:01While Senate Committee on Public Services Chair Rafi Tulfo insisted a mandatory review on compliance by public utility bus operators with current or existing labor standards.

02:13Melales Moras from the National TV Network for a New and Better Philippines.

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