Manila, May 10 -- Road emergency teams have set up stations along expressways and other major thoroughfares as thousands of Filipinos travel to the provinces to vote for the midterm elections on May 12.

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said health posts of various hospitals are set up at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to respond to medical emergencies and accidents.

"Ngayong halalan, maging ligtas at mahinahon tayo sa daan. Siguraduhing nasa tamang kalagayan ang sarili at ang sasakyan bago bumyahe (This coming elections, be safe and calm while on the road. Ensure that you and your vehicle are well conditioned before traveling)," DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said in a news release.

"Sakal...