Ray Adrian Macalalag, a Filipino road safety advocate, content creator, and transport expert, has been chosen as a Global Youth Ambassador to represent the Western Pacific Region at two major international road safety events in Marrakech, Morocco.
He will attend the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety on February 15-16, 2025, followed by the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety on February 18-20, 2025.
These events will bring together young leaders, policymakers, and global experts to drive action on road safety as part of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030.
“I am honored to represent the youth and the Philippines on a global stage,” Engr. Macalalag said.
“Road safety is a pressing issue, and I am committed to advocating for policies that will help reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries worldwide.”
The World Youth Assembly for Road Safety, organized by Youth for Road Safety (YOURS) and the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety, aims to empower young leaders to push for stronger investments in road safety and sustainable mobility.
Meanwhile, the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), will gather 1,500 high-level delegates, including government ministers, UN officials, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives.
A Decade of Advocacy in Road Safety
Macalalag’s participation underscores his long-standing commitment to road safety initiatives.
In 2022, he was recognized by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) as its Outstanding Technical Employee for his work with the Regional Land Use Committee and his collaborations with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
He holds a Master of Transport degree from the University of Sydney, earned through the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarship, which supports emerging leaders from developing countries.
With nearly 10 years of experience in infrastructure and transport planning, Macalalag has worked extensively on road safety policies at NEDA and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
He is also part of the International Road Federation Young Professionals Programme Leadership Team, contributing to global efforts in road safety and mobility.
Beyond Advocacy: The Ilonggo Engineer
Beyond his professional work, Macalalag is a content creator and manages the blog “Ilonggo Engineer,” where he shares insights on engineering, transport, and road safety.
His platform serves as a space for advocacy, education, and public engagement.
His selection highlights the growing recognition of Filipino professionals in shaping international road safety policies.
As a Global Youth Ambassador, he aims to bring insights from the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region to global discussions while fostering collaborations to strengthen road safety initiatives in the country.
For More Information:
🔹 www.wyaroadsafety.org
🔹 www.roadsafetymorocco.com
🔹 www.ilonggoengineer.com
