The Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM), a non-governmental organization established in 2002 to promote awareness on the importance of sleep health, is launching the first-ever Drowsy Driving Prevention campaign in a Sleep Expo on November 15, 2025, at the 3F Tower 1, Clark Cityfront Mall, Clark Freeport.
Entitled “TABI MUNA!,” which means pull-over, the campaign is a public awareness and road safety initiative that educates people about the dangers of driving while fatigued. It encourages individuals to get adequate sleep before driving and to recognize signs of drowsiness to prevent accidents, which are often compared to drunk and distracted driving. This event is inspired by the US National Sleep Foundation (NSF) campaign on Drowsy Driving Prevention, the PSSM is adapting a similar initiative to create awareness about the importance of sleep.
“Our goal is to promote the campaign to a wider public—doctors, healthcare professionals, and business people who can champion the Society’s advocacy, aimed at educating the public about the dangers of fatigue and promote safe behavior,” said PSSM President Dr. Jimmy Chang.
Moreover, the expo offers latest trends and products in sleep and bedding, which may be relevant to the locals engaged in medical and health care.
In addition to the Sleep Expo, the PSSM is holding its first Regional Caravan on November 16, from 7AM to 4PM, at the Park Inn by Radisson Clark.
This event brings together partners and stakeholders and assist them in developing sleep services in Central Luzon region. There will be a conference with expert-led sessions on sleep health and networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
While comprehensive statistics on drowsy driving locally in 2025 are not yet available, internationally reported incidences of road accidents linked to driver sleepiness are as high as 30%. The leading factor behind these accidents is sleep deprivation.
A recent survey revealed that the Philippines ranks first in Southeast Asia and fourth worldwide as one of the “most sleep-deprived” nations. This highlights the urgent need to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving and to encourage safer driving habits by changing drivers’ perceptions and behaviors toward sleep and road safety.
The passage of Senate Bill No. 2063 Sleep Disorder Awareness and Education Act, filed on April 12, 2023 by Senator Mark Villar, seems long, but there is no other time to educate more citizens about the perils of sleep deprivation but now.
This event is in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), patron sponsors: Uratex Philippines, Philips Respironics, and Petron Corporation and other sponsors: Quality Sleep Philippines, Respicare, PraxisMed, Resmed, DuraMed, The Air Station, CPAP, Hi-Esai, Trianon, Converge, and Sleep Lab.
“A support to Sleep Expo and Regional Caravan are a support to a healthier and more productive Filipinos,” added Dr. Chang.
The sleep expo is open to all, especially professionals from medical and health care, during the mall hours, from 10am to 9pm. There is a program happening with government officials from 11am to 12nn at the expo. In addition, the morning (7am-12nn) session of the Regional Caravan is open to the general public. The afternoon (1pm – 5pm) session is exclusive to medical and health care professionals. For queries, please feel free to reach out to PSSM at mobile number 0917.841.2356 or 0945.430.0316 or email address: pssmi@yahoo.com.
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