Drive November – December 2010

FOR MOTORISTS, BY MOTORISTS

UNESCAP aims to reduce road casualties by 50 percent T h e U n i t e d

Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) held an expert group meeting to plan a regional road safety target for the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety. The meeting was attended by road safety a d v o c a t e s a n d rep resen ta t i ves f rom various government and n o n - g o v e r n m e n t organizations from Asia and the Pacific such as

UNESCAP Transport Director Dong-woo Ha launches the road safety “tag,” with Rita Cuypers of the FIA Foundation and Madan Regmi, UNESCAP Economic Affairs Officer.

Among the highlights of the UNESCAP meeting was the launching of the road safety “tag,” the new global symbol for the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety.

t h e A u t o m o b i l e Association Philippines (AAP), Department of P u b l i c W o r k s a n d H i g h w a y s ( D P W H ) , D e p a r t m e n t o f T r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d Communications (DOTC) on September 21 to 23, 2 0 1 0 i n B a n g k o k , Thailand. The meeting resulted in the proposal to extend the 2015 casualty reduction target set by transport leaders at the 2006 meeting in Busan, Thailand to 2020 in line

AAPLingkod adds two new trucks to ERS fleet.

AAPLingkod Inc., recently acquired two new Isuzu NPR 4 ELF self loader trucks with winch for its Emergency Roadside Service (ERS) fleet. Stationed at the AAPL’s main operations office in Quezon City, the two new flat bed trucks are ready to carry light vehicles and SUVs.

with the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. This proposal aims to lessen the rate of road fatalities and injuries by 50 percent by the year 2020. The UNESCAP will support countries in Asia and the Pacific by assisting them in the development of local road safety strategies, action plans and the o r g a n i z a t i o n o f w o r k s h o p s f o r stakeholders. .

Have you received your copies

of AQ Magazine?

AAP released the second issue of AQ Magazine recently, following the full-color quarterly’s maiden issue that was distributed at the annual general membership meeting last April. While the maiden issue featured travel stories, the second issue’s theme is “Road to the Future” and focuses on road safety, safe cars, the environment, eco issues and future cars.

AAP members are entitled to free copies of AQ Magazine, which is published four times a year. Those who are not yet AAP members can buy their copies at National Bookstore, Fully Booked, other retail outlets and magazine newsstands. If you are an AAP member in good standing and haven't received your AQ, please call 723-0808 and look for Ms Necitas Zornosa, Membership Services Manager.

I n S o u t h e a s t A s i a , t h e m o s t vulnerable road user is the pedestrian which accounts for more than 50 percent of all road fatal i t ies. In East and Southeast Asia, motorcyclists compose more than two-thirds of casualties. According to reports, more than half of the world’s road fatalities occur in Asia. Of these, more than 50 percent occurred in India. On the other hand, China is now the third largest automobile manufacturing company in the world.

The measures that will be employed to achieve the 50 percent reduction of road casualties include the: 1) introduction of laws and regulations and enforcement; 2) capacity building programs including training; 3) a road

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IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

If your driver’s license is expiring and you are celebrating your birthday this November and December, you should renew your license a week before the date of your birth. Penalties are now imposed on late renewals even if you renew in the same month.

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UNESCAP aims to reduce road casualties by 50 percent

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countries with a large motorcycle population; 5) black spot improvement programs; 6) standards and proper use of motorcycle helmets; 7) provision of e m e r g e nc y he a l t h c a r e ; ( 8 ) development of safe infrastructure; (9) education and awareness programs.

In the Philippines, the major causes of accidents are driver error (73%), mechanical defect (18%) and

road condition (9%). The Philippines aims to save at least 93,500 lives by 2020 by implementing road safety Initiatives such as the production of “flash cards,” a teaching tool for children to learn about road safety, registration of the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership in 2009 and the launching of the International Road Safety Assessment Program in October 2010.

Ideal holiday gifts for car enthusiasts

As the holiday season draws near, it’s time to plan your gifts list to maximize your budget and please your recipients. In choosing the right gifts, use the recipient’s interests as reference. Ask yourself what does he like to do? What are his hobbies? Is he into cars and gadgets? If he spends most of his time taking care of his ride, then the list below will help you find the perfect gift for him:

DVD player for the car- This item

provides entertainment on long road trips, especially for a family with kids. The screen can be mounted on the back of the front seat headrests, the center of the dash, or overhead. The latter screen unfolds with the touch of a button.

Car Navigation System/ GPS- If

you have a friend or a relative who has difficulty locating destinations, this is the right gift for him. Just key in the destination and the GPS will guide the driver on where to turn, pass or exit. The latest models in the local market are slim design, touch screen and come with multimedia functions.

Steering wheel lock- This popular

inexpensive device deters car theft by locking the steering wheel and making it impossible to turn. Other models also restrict pedal movement.

Portable digital tire pressure

gauge - This device is an ideal gift for the time-conscious individual who often drives off without checking his car’s tire pressure. The device checks the tire pressure in an instant and displays the result on a screen. It also enables the user to inflate the tires accurately.

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The portable DVD player for cars

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The latest GPS system available locally

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Motor sport stars compete in the

Race of Champions

Ideal holiday gifts for car

enthusiasts

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A NEW AAP CBA IS SIGNED

Officers of the AAP board of directors and AAP union officers signed the Contract Bargaining Agreement (CBA) last October 21, 2010 in the AAP Board Room. Present at the signing were (left to right, front) national president of Fuel-Gas Atty. Jesus Diamonon, AAP president Augusto Lagman, union president Raymond Mendoza and AAP treasurer, Jacinto Mantaring. Behind them are union secretary Judy Bellen, AAP membership services manager Necitas Zornosa, AAP executive assistant Malcolm John Pausanos, HR supervisor Karen Matiga and union vice-president Melvin Pingal. The CBA aims to improve the employer-employee relationship and promote fair labor practices by establishing economic and representation aspects for

employees that are beneficial to both parties.

Motor sport stars met anew for the first leg of the Concept One Race of Champions (ROC) last October 2 and 3 at the Batangas Racing Circuit. Serving as an added attraction to this year’s Philippine Touring Car Championship (PTCC) and the Philippine Production Car Championship (PPCC) Series organized and promoted by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), the one-of-a-kind event brought together the country’s outstanding race car drivers to compete in a Time Attack race using the Chevrolet Cruze.

Famous drivers like Georges and Louis Ramirez, Mike Potenciano, Pepon Marave, Jojo Silverio. Edgen Dyliacco, Paeng Nodalo and multiple rally champion Mandy Eduque among others relived the excitement of their glory days in motor sport as they raced against time. Actor Ryan Agoncillo, a race car drifter and star endorser of the Chevrolet Cruze, also joined the Time Attack event.

After the two timed laps, George Ramirez took the top spot

with a best lap time of 2:13.34. Coming in second place was Ramirez’s long time rival and friend Mike Potenciano who did 2:13.87. Finishing in third place was Pepon Marave who timed in 2.14.68.

According to Sammy Liuson of Concept One Wheels, the principal sponsor of the Race of Champions, the next race series will surely be worth watching since the next two legs will use two other car brands (one for each leg) with turbocharged engines and manual transmissions to make the competition more exciting and challenging.

The second Leg and rounds 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the 2010 PTCC and PPCC Series are set for November 20-21 at the Batangas Racing Circuit together with Leg 2 of the Race of Champions, using the Mini Cooper S. For inquiries, please call Mark Desales of AAP Motorsports Department at 723

0808.

(Insert is the official result of PTCC & PPCC Series)

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A steering wheel lock

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The portable digital tire pressure gauge

Race of Champions participants (left to right); Pepon Marave, Jojo Silverio, Georges Ramirez, Popong Andolong, AAP director and motorsports committee chairman Mandy Eduque, Doby Atilano, Louis Ramirez,

Ivan Isada, and Edgen Dyliacco.

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Location where the car is to be towed

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MOTOR SPORTS 2010 Calendar (November-December)

November

5-7 4th Asian Karting Open Championship

Nova Market

7 10th Leg Slalom

Nova Market

20-21 2nd Leg PTCC

Batangas Racing Circuit

21 11th Leg Slalom

SM Sucat

28 5th Leg Autocross

Macapagal Ave.

December 5 12th Leg Slalom

Nova Market

9-12 5th Asian Karting Open Championship

Macau

18 Drag Northern Series

Clark International Speedway

Schedule is subject to change without prior notice. For race inquiries, call Mark Desales at 723-0808.