President Marcos Jr. issued Administrative Order 18 restricting use of sirens and flashing devices on non-emergency government vehicles to improve traffic safety.

President Marcos Jr. issued Administrative Order 18 prohibiting government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers, and other similar flashing devices on their vehicles. The order, signed on March 25, aims to create a safer and more organized traffic environment, addressing widespread misuse of sirens and flashing lights by unauthorized government vehicles causing traffic disruptions. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, NBI, PNP, fire trucks, hospital ambulances, and other emergency vehicles are exempted from the order.