SECURITY Bank has donated three negative pressure ambulances worth P11.4 million to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in an effort to help the country battle against COVID-19. The ambulances will help transport suspected COVID-19 patients from their homes to COVID-19 healthcare facilities.
“We are very thankful to the Philippine Red Cross for giving us this opportunity to continue helping our country in this intense time of need. We are optimistic that the three new negative pressure ambulances will help in our national efforts in the fight against the spread of COVID-19,” says SBC President & CEO, Sanjiv Vohra.
Negative pressure ambulances serve high-risk patients to protect patients and paramedics from cross contaminating one another. To reduce the risk of cross-infection, the vehicles are equipped with tools to lower air pressure and disinfect and filter the air.
Since 2015, Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI), Security Bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, has made a commitment to donate ambulances to the PRC every year. As of 2019, SBFI already donated a total of five (5) brand new and fully equipped ambulances.
These lifesaving vehicles have served over 1800 patients, 700 of which were involved in road crash accidents and highly critical medical emergencies. Two of these ambulances are also stationed in M/V Amazing Grace, the country’s first and only disaster equipped vessel.
The Philippine Red Cross continues to accept donations to help in responding against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those interested may deposit their donations through PRC’s Security Bank account numbers, PESO Savings: 0132-0624-6400-3, DOLLAR Savings: 0132-0624-6400-4 and send a copy of your deposit slip to emergencyappeal@redcross.org.ph (PR)
Telco turns over 1,000 preloaded mobile phones to frontliners
Globe continues to support the connectivity needs of those at the forefront of the country’s COVID-19 response efforts by turning over 1,000 mobile phones to police, military, and naval forces and select hospitals nationwide.
The mobile phones are preloaded with 30-day unlimited AllNet Call & Text to all networks to enable the frontliners to attend to emergency situations quicker, as well as to communicate with their colleagues and family members without worrying about telecom expenses.
“We understand the hardships that our frontliners are facing and we are thankful for their heroic deeds. To help, we are doing our best to provide them with the connectivity they need to save lives, protect the public, and get in touch with their loved ones,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.
“On behalf of the entire community of Rizal Medical Center, we thank you for your kind donation. Your support will enable our frontliners to enhance communication, as we continue providing excellent and compassionate healthcare to everyone who seeks consultation,” said Rizal Medical Center OIC Primo B. Valenzuela in his letter to Globe.
It is this ‘Bayanihan’ spirit that galvanizes us to continue in this battle. Our wholehearted gratitude and together, we will overcome, Valenzuela said.
Aside from RMC, other hospitals which received the mobile kits are: Baguio General Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital, National Center for Mental Health, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, Tondo Medical Center, Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, Valenzuela Medical Center. Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, National Kidney Transplant Institute, Manila Naval Hospital, Veterans Hospital, Northern Mindanao Medical Center. Ospital ng Maynila, Pasig City General Hospital, Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Caloocan City Medical Center, Manila East Medical Center, San Juan Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, Ospital Ng Makati, Philippine General Hospital, Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, and Research Institute of Tropical Medicine.
Other recipients include the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, and the Ranao Rescue Team.
Earlier, Globe also provided free GoWIFI internet connection in various hospitals and supermarkets across the country to address the connectivity requirements of frontliners, patients, and the general public.
