Home of Representatives plenary. INQUIRER FILES
MANILA, Philippines — Two lawmakers from the Home of Representatives have filed a decision searching for an investigation into the accidents that reportedly concerned individuals of a just lately concluded motorbike endurance run in Luzon.
Home Decision No. 1612 authored by 1-Rider party-list Rep. Bonifacio Bosita and Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez was learn on the plenary session on Monday, and was forwarded to the Home committee on transportation and committee on public order and security.
The transportation panel is headed by Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop, whereas the general public order and security committee is led by Santa Rosa Metropolis Rep. Dan Fernandez.
Whereas the Home legislative web site and the lawmakers have but to launch copies of the filed decision, the measure bore the title “Decision Directing the Committees on Transportation and Public Order and Security to Conduct an Inquiry in Support of Laws on the Collection of Life-threatening Incidents Arising from the current 2024 Boss Ironman Motorbike Problem Luzon Leg.”
Bosita and Gutierrez had been referring to the endurance run organized by the BMW House owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS), the place motorbike riders and on some events, those that personal four-wheeled automobiles, attempt to cowl 1,200 kilometers in simply 24 hours.
For the 2024 version, a number of accidents had been famous — and had been acknowledged by BOSS — that supposedly concerned Boss Ironman Motorbike Problem individuals.
“Nevertheless, it’s with a heavy coronary heart that we additionally deal with the unlucky incidents that occurred. Phrases can’t adequately categorical the sorrow felt by your complete [BOSS] group for these affected,” BOSS stated in a press release posted on the Boss Ironman Motorbike Problem’s Fb web page final February 27.
“Every incident is one too many, and we’re actively working with native authorities and security consultants to know the circumstances surrounding these incidents so we will implement measures to stop future occurrences,” it added.
The group additionally promised to offer help and help to households affected by the accidents.
“To the households affected, please know that [BOSS] is dedicated to offering help and help throughout this difficult time.We’re within the technique of reaching out to supply our assist in any approach we will,” it added.
Nevertheless, this isn’t the primary time that Boss Ironman Motorbike Problem individuals had been concerned in accidents.In 2017, the endurance run additionally drew flak for a near-fatal crash between bikes becoming a member of the occasion and a motorist going downhill from Baguio Metropolis.
READ: ‘Ironman’ attracts flak for an additional near-fatal crash
Then simply this 2023, the Land Transportation Workplace suspended for 90 days the motive force’s license of a motorbike rider collaborating within the BOSS Ironman Motorbike Problem after a conflict in Ilocos Sur.
READ: LTO suspends driver for 90 days after crash with motorbike problem individuals
For its half, the BOSS Ironman Motorbike Problem administration has clarified that the occasion isn’t a race however an endurance run, aimed toward selling secure highway practices — noting that they’ve positioned an effort to keep away from rushing by imposing a minimal time to complete the route, and disqualifying those that broke the rule.
“The info logs of the WRU GPS system is at the moment beneath assessment and it exhibits very regarding outcomes. A number of individuals have violated the phrases and situation wantonly disregarding BIMC directions on secure using and highway security,” the group stated final February 7.
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“Within the coming week we are going to publish the riders we’re disqualifying from the BIMC Mindanao Leg regardless if you happen to had been issued with BIMC Finisher Kits you’ll not be issued a BIMC Certificates and if you’re listed within the Luzon Leg you’re equally thought of disqualified,” it added.
