The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided essential support and assistance during the 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Bongbong Marcos at the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City.
All PRC teams were on standby, equipped and prepared to address any potential emergencies that may arise during this significant event.
PRC’s summary of deployment for the SONA is as follows:
- Ambulances: 6
- First Aid Stations: 6
- Welfare Desks: 6
- Manpower: 75
The strategically positioned teams were deployed across several key areas.
The strategically positioned teams were deployed across several key areas, ensuring comprehensive coverage and rapid response capabilities.
The areas of deployment include:
1. Camp Karingal
2. Command Post
3. Batasan Road South Gate
4. Batasan Road North Gate
5. Quezon Memorial Circle
6. Commission on Human Rights, Commonwealth Ave
7. Batoda terminal, Commonwealth Ave
8. Batasan-San Mateo Road
PRC is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, guests, and officials attending the SONA.
The presence of PRC’s well-trained personnel and fully equipped ambulances provided critical emergency medical services should any situation demand immediate attention.
“Our dedicated teams have undergone rigorous training to handle various emergency situations effectively.”
PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon stated, “Our dedicated teams have undergone rigorous training to handle various emergency situations effectively. We will always be ready to serve and extend our humanitarian aid wherever it is needed.”
