Follow traffic laws. Follow the law. (A FOLLOW-UP!)

Obeying traffic rules can be really difficult and frustrating especially if you have no idea what the rules are.

You should not take pictures of yourself while driving

Determined to do this first little thing as suggested by Mr. Alexander Lacson on his book: "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country", I started reading on the updated Republic Act (RA) 4136, a.k.a the Land Transportation and Traffic Code for some time now. Though the update has not yet been passed, I think it is still a must read.

The draft copy of the updated RA 4136 can be downloaded from the Automobile Association of the Philipipnes website: Updated RA 4136

The original RA 4136 passed in 1964 can be viewed here: Original RA 4136

It pretty much sums up traffic laws that we should be aware of. But the updated act is still vague. The act does not tackle about the issues of U-turn slots, use of hand-held devices when driving, license confiscation, ticketing, concrete barriers, among others. But I am hopeful that after the passage of this act, our streets would be safer and more efficient. Less traffic, less accidents! (Who would't want that?!) The government should have the will to effectively impliment this. And yes, the law may be there, but if we would not be aware of it and not follow it, then this act is crap. (Yeah i feel like rappin!) Drive safe!

Onchie
We Can Change.

Follow traffic laws. Follow the law.

In case you haven't read the book "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country" by Alexander Lacson, then you are missing a lot. Indeed, every Filipino should observe the 12 little things Mr. Lacson had pointed out.

12 Little Things by Mr.Lacson are as follows:

1. Follow traffic laws. Follow the law.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.
4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country.
5. Respect your traffic officers, policemen and soldiers.
6. Do not litter, dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7. Support your church.
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well.
10. Pay your taxes.
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and to love our country.

Since I bought the book, I have been more cautious when driving. Though I was not trained at a driving school, I forced myself to read and learn more about defensive driving which is NEVER practiced here as I see it. What I have read is very far from reality, but I still believe we can change that. I loathe driving in Manila, but I am very optimistic and hopeful that if we drive defensively and follow traffic rules, everything will change. Transportation and driving will be safer, efficient and stress-free for motorists and pedestrians alike.

Here is how every Filipino should drive. Follow this link: http://www.lto.gov.ph/tips.html, download the document and print it out. Put a copy on your car, around your house and read it. Drive safe!

Onchie
We Can Change.

12 Little Things

What can I do for my country?

Last week, I bought this book entitled "12 Little Things A Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country" written by Alexander Lacson. It has been out for a couple of years already and I regret to have it just now. This 108-page book is quite small and short but is packed with a lot of mind-opening and interesting reads. His "Little Things" are things we must know and do as a Filipino. Though at first it may seem difficult, but we can do this all together.

The book is endorsed by a lot of important people. He also added giving out this book to others as a challenge, that is why I will be giving out some this Christmas. I really believe in this book and what it can do to our country. I have been practicing some of it now and I find it really patriotic and fun (believe me!). Only if all Filipinos had the chance to read this book.

I will do a series on these 12 little things in the near future to emphasize on the importance of these little things. That is what I can do to help my country.

Onchie
We Can Change.

“The answer is in us as a people; that hope is in us as a people.” -Alexander Lacson

Check out the book's site here.