Under this collaboration, the two parties will pilot road safety innovations in real-world local communities, reinforcing Volvo’s commitment to put people first in driving meaningful change. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions was done at the Voice of Volvo forum series held last May 30.

Through the Volvo Safety Lab, HARI and DLSU strengthen their commitment to produce generations of Lasallians committed hone their skills in scientific research and innovation to improve the day-to-day life of the Filipino.

The Volvo Safety Labs will be housed in the Richard L. Lee Engineering and Technology Block (DLSU Laguna Campus). This facility, whose construction was made possible through HARI, today stands as the university’s premier innovation hub that bridges scientific research with business.

“This groundbreaking initiative is a continuation and a leveling up of our collaboration with DLSU in our shared commitment to develop generations of innovators and leaders in science and technology,” affirmed HARI Vice Chair, President, and CEO Maria Fe Perez-Agudo. “We envision a culture shift in the Filipino—to see ourselves as stewards of public transformation. And that calls for collective responsibility. By listening more, collaborating better, and acting together, we can build a safer, more compassionate future for all. And this can all start with exercising discipline and mindfulness on the road.”

In response, Prof. Raymond Girard R. Tan, DLSU’s Vice President for Research and Innovation said, “We take another bold step forward with the Volvo Safety Labs project, challenging brilliant minds at DLSU to push the boundaries of road safety and engineer solutions that make every Filipino ‘Volvo-safe.’ By engaging students at this formative stage, we ensure today’s ideas become tomorrow’s transformative realities.”

The Volvo Safety Lab project is a key pillar of Being Alive, Volvo Philippines’ safety advocacy. Being Alive exemplifies Volvo’s mindset for care, which extends to all road users. Roads are shared spaces where everyone has the right to be safe at all times: to pursue life fully and confidently, knowing that safety is never compromised. By creating platforms for conversations on a multi-sector approach to safety, the campaign aims to reshape the country’s approach to road safety and ensure safer mobility for generations to come.