{"id":17447,"date":"2026-01-18T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/?p=17447"},"modified":"2026-01-25T04:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T04:18:05","slug":"phone-can-wait-lives-cannot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/?p=17447","title":{"rendered":"<i>Phone can wait; lives cannot<\/i>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4-1024x465.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13134\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4-1536x698.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4-1170x532.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fromwhereIstand4.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>RECENTLY, I read from a national daily that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued a 90-day preventive suspension against a motorcycle rider for driving on a public road while using his cellphone and appearing to be on a video call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement, the LTO said that \u201cUsing a cellphone while driving \u2014 especially while on a video call \u2014 is extremely dangerous not only for the driver but for all road users, and it is against the law,\u201d LTO chief Markus Lacanilao said speaking Filipino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in Dumaguete, I see a lot of drivers doing this but I\u2019m not sure why it is as if, it\u2019s okay, nobody seems to be bothered by it, not even traffic enforcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving already takes a lot of patience and focus. Every trip puts you in the middle of controlled chaos: tricycle units stopping whenever passengers wave them down, motorcycles squeezing through tight spaces, pedestrians crossing wherever they can, others tricycles and cars crawling along the curb, and potholes that seem to appear overnight after a heavy rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a lot to handle. Now add a cellphone into the picture\u2014texting, scrolling, or worse, video calling\u2014and it\u2019s no longer just distraction. It becomes a real danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It only takes one moment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your phone while driving doesn\u2019t just occupy your hands\u2014it steals your attention. Your eyes leave the road. Your mind leaves the moment. At 60 km\/h, looking down at your phone for just three seconds means your car keeps moving the length of a basketball court while you\u2019re practically blind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything can happen in that time: a car can slam its brakes, a motorcycle can suddenly overtake you, or a child can run across the street. When you finally look up, there may be no time left to react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video calls are even riskier. They demand your eyes, your reactions, and your emotions. Instead of watching traffic lights (if there are any) or side mirrors, you\u2019re watching a face on a screen. No meeting update, no <em>\u201ckadyot lang,\u201d<\/em> no personal call is worth that kind of risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cAnad na ko\u201d<\/em><\/strong><strong> isn\u2019t protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many drivers tell themselves they can handle it. <em>\u201cDali ra ni.\u201d \u201cMotubag ra ko.\u201d<\/em> But distraction doesn\u2019t come with a warning. It slowly dulls your reflexes and narrows your awareness. Even seasoned drivers aren\u2019t immune. In fact, being too familiar with the road can make people careless\u2014confident enough to think nothing will go wrong, until it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (RA 10913) was passed. It clearly bans texting, calling, video chatting, gaming, and browsing while driving\u2014even when stopped at traffic lights. The fines and penalties aren\u2019t meant to hassle drivers; they\u2019re meant to prevent accidents before they happen and to protect everyone on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your choice affects others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you look at your phone while driving, you\u2019re not the only one at risk. Your passengers trust you to bring them home safely. The motorcyclist beside you has no protection. The pedestrian crossing the street is counting on you to stay alert. One careless moment can lead to injuries, loss, or regret that lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be present. Be responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a message is important, pull over. If a call can\u2019t wait, park safely first. Turn on \u201cDo Not Disturb While Driving.\u201d Let people know you\u2019ll respond when you arrive. These small habits don\u2019t slow you down\u2014they protect lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving deserves your full attention. On Philippine roads, where anything can happen in a heartbeat, the smartest choice is simple &#8212; the phone can wait. Lives cannot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RECENTLY, I read from a national daily that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued a 90-day preventive suspension against a motorcycle rider for driving on a public road while using his cellphone and appearing to be on a video call. 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