A pink pedestrian crossing in Marilao, Bulacan, has been updated following safety concerns raised by Filipinos regarding its visibility on the road.
Facebook pages like VISOR and FTTM, or “Follow The Trend Movement,” shared reader-submitted photos of the pedestrian crossing in the area, which had been painted pink instead of the standard white markings used for pedestrian lanes.
The crossing was painted just in time for October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an event symbolized by the color pink and the pink ribbon.
The painted pedestrian crossing, however, sparked concern among online users, who expressed concern that the pink hue may be difficult to spot for both commuters and drivers, especially those with particular vision impairments.
One of the photos showed a crossing near a school, raising further concerns due to the high volume of pedestrian traffic in the area.
“Good day po. Can I share some awareness po, kasi ang pedestrian crossing sa Marilao ay color pink, which may challenge road users na makita, lalo na if color blind ka. Like, my grandfather na color blind sa red,” a reader told VISOR.
The FTTM page also shared a similar concern submitted by a reader, who noted that the pedestrian crossing sometimes gets covered in mud, further reducing its visibility.
The FTTM page also shared a comment allegedly made by Marilao, Bulacan Mayor Jem Sy, in response to a Facebook user who raised concerns about the pedestrian crossing’s unusual color.
“Hello po, Mayora, ‘yung pink pedestrian lane niyo po sa Marilao ay safety hazard. ‘Di po visible sa motorista at delikado sa mga natawid,” the online user commented.
Sy reportedly responded: “Relaks [lang] po. May design pa ‘yan. Hintayin [niyo ‘yung] sagot ko ‘pag tapos na.”
By Thursday, October 2, the pages shared updates on the controversial pedestrian crossing.
The spaces between the pink stripes were painted white, replacing the previously bare gaps.
“Update sa pink na tawiran sa Marilao. Nakita ang post niyo. Nilalagyan ng white para kita,” a reader told VISOR, sharing a shot of the pedestrian crossing taken in daytime.
The FFTM also posted an update from a reader taken at night.
“Pink pa rin, nilagyan lang ng white in between,” the reader wrote.
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one of the municipality’s activities was named the P.I.N.K. or “PCS – Inner Wheel Nagkakaisa sa Pagsugpo sa Kanser.”
Several hospitals also marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by lighting up their buildings in pink.
IN PHOTOS: Hospitals in Metro Manila and the Quezon Memorial Circle at Quezon City Hall lit their buildings pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
📸 The Medical City, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon… pic.twitter.com/EjJJ5bo4g2
— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) October 2, 2025
Meanwhile, pedestrian crossings are typically painted white to ensure maximum visibility for both pedestrians and motorists. The white paint creates a strong contrast against the dark asphalt, making the markings easily noticeable even during the day.
While some local governments paint crossings in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month in June, white remains the standard color.
These crossings serve as road markings designed to help commuters cross safely. They also alert motorists to areas with high pedestrian traffic, signaling them to yield when someone is crossing.
