HARI, the official distributor of Volvo in the Philippines and De La Salle University (DLSU) renew their
partnership in innovation with another groundbreaking initiative.
Dubbed the Volvo Safety Labs, HARI collaborates with DLSU to 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 capped the very first
Voice of Volvo forum series held May 30, 2025 at Volvo Philippines office in Makati City.
The well-attended forum had high-profile safety advocates from Government and the private sector
exploring new venues of collaboration across sectors to reshape the country’s approach to road safety
and ensure safer mobility.
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.”
More than just designing vehicles equipped to prevent accidents, Volvo takes the lead in deepening the
collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and communities to ensure mobility solutions are
built not just for efficiency, but for lasting protection.
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.
For more information on Volvo’s road safety advocacy and upcoming events, visit Volvo Philippines or
follow their official channels.
