RESCUE 5, the acclaimed Emergency Response Unit of TV5, will readily provide assistance through its 24-hour “Gabay Biyahe” stations located in key terminals and thoroughfares across the metro during Holy Week. From March 30 (Holy Monday) to April 2 (Maundy Thursday), the Rescue5 team will be stationed at the Araneta Center Bus Terminal, while on April 1 and 2, the “Gabay Biyahe” stations will be at the Shell gasoline station in Balagtas, Bulacan, North Luzon Expressway. Aside from first aid and blood pressure monitoring, other services such as free drinking water, calls and electronic device charging will also be available, through the generous support of following partners: Araneta Center, Maynilad, One Meralco Foundation, Pilipinas Shell, Smart Communications, and Radyo5.
In the meantime, TV5 also provides motorists and travelers relevant tips and helpful reminders to ensure a safe journey to their respective journeys this Holy Week through Rescue5’s “Aksyon sa Kalsada” road safety plugs, which airs regularly on TV5, Aksyon TV and Radyo5 92.3 News FM.
“We continuously promote safe road travel, since most of our rescue operations involve vehicular accidents. Aside from educating our Kapatids on road safety, our team of rescuer-journalists are ready to respond to emergency situations,” shares TV5 Public Service Head Sherryl Yao. Rescue5 can be reached via its hotline 9225155, Twitter account: @RESCUE5PH.
