gppbet Philippine Red Cross volunteers, aid stations all set for ‘Undas’

 

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is all set for the observance of this year’s All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or “Undas.”

In a televised briefing on Wednesday, PRC Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang said 320 first aid stations and 159 welfare stations have been set up in cemeteries, transportation hubs, barangay halls, beaches, churches, malls, and gas stations to assist the public nationwide.

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Pang explained during the Bagong Pilipinas briefing that a welfare desk assists those who got lost or separated from their companions.

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She also added that 179 ambulance units are already on standby at first aid stations.

Additionally, the PRC has deployed 104-foot patrol units to cemeteries and extend assistance.

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Pang said a total of 2,297 PRC volunteers and staff will also be on “Undas” duty.

In a separate press briefing earlier, Philippine National Police Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said the PNP deployed 21,000 personnel nationwide to ensure public safety.

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