Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Dick Gordon mobilized volunteers, staff, and life-saving assets nationwide as thousands joined rallies recently.
“The Red Cross is always there when people need us most,” Gordon said.
In Metro Manila alone, PRC positioned 130 personnel supported by a wide range of humanitarian equipment to ensure public safety and rapid emergency response.
To reinforce these ground teams, PRC also deployed 14 ambulances strategically positioned across Metro Manila chapters, 2 fire trucks, 2 food trucks, a water tanker, a VERV, a 6×6 truck, and eight scooter units. These resources provided mobility, logistical support, and immediate medical evacuation whenever necessary.
“Maaasahan ng taumbayan ang Philippine Red Cross.”
“Maaasahan ng taumbayan ang Philippine Red Cross,” Gordon said.
PRC teams were stationed in EDSA, Luneta Park, and Mendiola, with services available from first aid, welfare, and emergency response.
“Nandito kami para magbigay ng tulong —mula sa basic first aid hanggang life-saving response—habang nagpapatuloy ang mga kilos-protesta.”
“Nandito kami para magbigay ng tulong —mula sa basic first aid hanggang life-saving response—habang nagpapatuloy ang mga kilos-protesta,” Gordon stressed.
The PRC reported a total of 64 individuals catered to during the “Trillion Peso March” rallies.
In Manila, 52 patients were assisted, including 44 who underwent vital signs monitoring, five minor cases, and one possible cardiac arrest. Two individuals were brought to PRC medical posts, while none required hospital transport.
In the EDSA area, 12 patients were treated — five for vital signs checks and seven for minor injuries such as sprains, abrasions, dizziness, and lacerations. No major cases or hospital transports were recorded.
