MANILA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has said it recorded 1,113 road crash cases during the holiday season from Dec. 21, 2025, to Jan. 2, 2026, an increase of 82 percent compared with the same period in 2024-2025.
In a statement released on Saturday, the DOH said young people were disproportionately affected, with 508 cases involving individuals aged 15 to 29 years old.
The DOH also noted widespread non-compliance with basic safety measures. A total of 965 victims were found not using safety accessories, such as helmets or seatbelts.
Of the seven fatalities, four were aged between 16 and 26 years old, it added. ■
