Polytechnic University of the Philippines(PUP)

Good day.

I am Rachel Joyce Trinidad, a 4th-year student currently conducting a capstone project entitled "Smart Alert Seat: A Posture- and Pulse-Based System for Driver Health and Safety Monitoring" under the Industrial Engineering of Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

We would like to respectfully request the following information, if available:

1. Annual Statistics (past 3-5 years) of road accidents in Batangas

2. Number or percentage of cases identified as caused by health-related incidents

3. Any related reports or findings that highlight the role of driver medical conditions in these accidents

Rest assured that any data provided will be used solely for academic and research purposes, and we will ensure confidentiality and proper acknowledgement of your office in our study.

Thank you very much for considering my request. We look forward to your positive response. Should you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact us at 09215321499 or via email at [email protected]

Dear eFOI user,
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Request for Data on Road Accidents Caused by Health-Related Illnesses in Batangas, dated Oct. 21, 2025.
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is not available at this Office. However, we recommend reaching out to Province of Batangas-Provincial Public Order and Safety Services Department at 723-0230, 723-9951 [email protected] for further assistance. Alternatively, you may resubmit your request to the appropriate agency through the eFOI portal at www.foi.gov.ph.
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Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Polytechnic University of the Philippines