• Religious Service

Event Title: Bohol Commemorates UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims withMemorial Mass

Organizer: Pure Automotive Services Inc., in partnership with the Diocese of Tagbilaran and Bishop Alberto S. Uy

Date and Time: Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM

Venue: Tagbilaran City Cathedral (Parish of St. Joseph the Worker), Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Event Summary:
Pure Automotive Services Inc., a company committed to road safety advocacy, will host a comprehensive event to observe the United Nations’ World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. In collaboration with the Diocese of Tagbilaran and Bishop Alberto S. Uy, the event will focus on honoring those who have tragically lost their lives or have been injured in road traffic crashes. The day will feature a Memorial Mass, awareness activities, and a youth-led community initiative aimed at promoting safer roads.

Description: The Memorial Mass will be the centerpiece of the event, officiated by Bishop Alberto S. Uy. During the service, names of road traffic victims, submitted by their loved ones, will be solemnly read out. Attendees will participate in a candle-lighting ceremony to honor and remember the departed, symbolizing hope and the shared commitment to road safety.

Name Submission: Families are invited to submit the names of their departed loved ones who were road traffic victims at their local parish churches. These names will be gathered and honored during the Mass, ensuring a personalized and heartfelt commemoration.

Youth Engagement: The event will actively involve youth ministries, who will assist in collecting names and raising awareness among young people about road safety.
Road Safety Awareness Campaign:

Community Education: Leading up to the event, Pure Automotive Services Inc. will launch a road safety awareness campaign through social media and printed materials, sharing essential road safety tips, survivor stories, and preventive measures. Informational content will also be distributed via the Diocese’s Facebook pages.

Engagement Activities: Parishes will host discussions and distribute educational content, encouraging community members to reflect on how they can contribute to safer roads through responsible driving and proactive safety measures.

Objective: The event aims to honor the memory of road traffic victims, provide support for grieving families, and inspire the community to act towards making roads safer. Pure Automotive Services Inc. is dedicated to promoting road safety awareness, and this event serves as both a tribute to those lost and a call to action for everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.

Contact Information:
Organizer Contact Person: John Alison B. Uy, Pure Automotive Services Inc.
Phone: 09176271848 / 09190637906
Email: tonee_uy@yahoo.com

Additional Notes:
The event is free and open to the public, encouraging participation from all sectors of the community, including road safety advocates, government officials, and youth leaders. The collaboration between Pure Automotive Services Inc., the Diocese of Tagbilaran, and Bishop Alberto S. Uy highlights the importance of faith and corporate social responsibility in addressing road safety.

Together, let us honor those we have lost and commit to safer roads for all, making this observance a day of reflection, remembrance, and advocacy for meaningful change.

PDF document: Bohol-UN-WDoR-2024-2