MANILA, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' private sector partners in the motorcycle transportation, taxi, and delivery sectors, on Thursday affirmed their commitment to improving road safety across the country.

The commitment was made after the meeting with the United Nations Secretary General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines, Arnaud Peral, in the Philippine capital.

"We recognize the vital role our industries play in the daily lives of millions of Filipinos. With this responsibility comes the duty to uphold the highest standards of safety for our drivers, passengers, and the communities we serve," read the statement of commitment.

According to the data from the Philippine Department of Health, about 12,000 Filipinos die from road accidents every year.

The Philippine government aims to reduce road traffic deaths by 35 percent by 2028. ■