Manila, June 29 -- To create safer streets for its residents, the Quezon City government rolled out new road safety policies to reduce traffic accidents and strengthen protections for students

On Monday, QC Mayor Joy Belmonte led the launch of three landmark policies in Cubao, as part of its collaboration with the Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of more than 70 cities committed to preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries.

The measures include the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the city's Comprehensive Road Safety Code, Safe School Zone Ordinance and an executive order creating the Quezon City Road Safety Working Group (QC-RSWG).

"We will continue working to ensure that everyone is safe on Quezon C...