Ride Smart, Ride Safe!

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) continues to make great strides in its mission to promote shared safety on Philippine roads, successfully conducting a series of Road Safety Seminars reaching a total of 1,088 participants from various sectors including students, traffic enforcers, city employees, and motorcycle riders, just in the first half of 2025 alone.

MDPPA kicked off the year with two major engagements at the University of Makati. On February 13, 65 students from the College of Business and Financial Science and the Institute of Imaging Health Sciences joined an interactive session that combined road safety education with engaging discussions and takeaway learning materials.

Just two weeks later, on February 27, MDPPA kept the momentum going with a much larger audience of 345 attendees. Students from seven colleges and institutes at the university came together for another round of learning that reinforced the university’s commitment to holistic education and responsible citizenship.

The seminars extended beyond academic institutions. On April 25, MDPPA partnered with Dualtech Training Center Foundation Inc. to educate 155 technical-vocational students on essential safety practices, empowering them to become responsible road users in their future professions.

On May 15, MDPPA trained 139 traffic enforcers under Quezon City’s Traffic and Transport Management Department (TTMD), helping strengthen their capabilities in traffic direction, road discipline, and accident prevention.

This was followed by a Road Safety Week event on May 20, held in partnership with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) at Bulwagan Hall in Quezon City. The session provided 77 motorcycle riders with in-depth lessons on defensive riding, signage interpretation, and emotional regulation behind the wheel.

The association returned to Quezon City on May 22 for another successful seminar that welcomed 232 participants including LGU employees and motorcycle riders, underscoring the city’s growing culture of proactive safety education.

Finally, on June 12, MDPPA continued its outreach through a collaborative seminar with the Tanay Local Government Unit. Here, 75 residents were equipped with practical safety knowledge and responsible riding habits to help foster a safer road environment in their municipality.

These efforts reflect MDPPA’s unwavering advocacy to embed safety into everyday road use. With a total of 1,088 individuals reached so far, the association is not only creating ripple effects across communities but also building a culture of shared responsibility and awareness on the road.

“Through these seminars, we are not just imparting knowledge, we are shaping a safety-first mindset that resonates with every generation of riders. MDPPA continues to evolve with the times so we can better serve the needs of today’s motorcycle community and help pave the way to a safer road environment and more responsible riders in the future,” said Road Safety Committee Chairperson, Michael Lopez.

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) is the country’s most relevant association proactive to the needs of stakeholders in the country’s motorcycle industry. MDPPA members include leading motorcycle manufacturers: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and TVS. Among the many goals of MDPPA is addressing the global industry gaps in road safety, regulation compliance, environmental protection, technology, and innovation through active consultation, representation, and communication with various stakeholders.

One of the most recent initiatives of MDPPA is the Tropang MAALAM (Tropang Modelo, Alerto, Aktibo, Ligtas, Aalalay, at Matalino) campaign, which aims to promote rider safety through education, awareness, and training.

To learn more about the various advocacies of MDPPA, visit https://mdppa.site/.