The Philippine Red Cross has mobilized its teams across Metro Manila to support the Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo, which began on 16 November at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City.
Ahead of the gathering, the PRC placed all ambulance units in the National Capital Region on high alert and set up multiple first aid stations and welfare desks to help ensure that participants could take part in the event safely.
A total of 9 ambulance units, 6 first aid stations, 2 welfare desks, and 47 staff and volunteers were deployed across both venues on Day 1.
Throughout the first day of the rally, PRC staff and volunteers worked across both sites under warm conditions and steadily growing crowds.
Most sought help for vital signs monitoring, dizziness, headaches, abdominal discomfort, and other minor ailments commonly seen in large public events.
By 10:00PM, PH Red Cross teams had already assisted 138 individuals. Most sought help for vital signs monitoring, dizziness, headaches, abdominal discomfort, and other minor ailments commonly seen in large public events.
PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon praised the commitment of the responders on the ground, noting that their work reflects the organization’s mandate to protect health and uphold humanitarian needs in crowded, high-risk environments.
“We will continue to provide support to the people in need for as long as needed.”
“Our Red Cross volunteers and staff are there to make sure people are safe, cared for, and treated with humanity. We will continue to provide support to the people in need for as long as needed,” Gordon said.
The Philippine Red Cross remains committed to being Always First, Always Ready, and Always There for the people in need.
For any emergencies, call the PRC Hotline 143.
