After another historic 2025 National and Local Elections last May 12, a total of 11,745 vulnerable individuals were assisted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon expressed deep appreciation to 2,881 PRC staff and volunteers deployed from May 9 to 12. 

“Like I always say, nobody can beat the heart of a Red Cross volunteer. I called some of our volunteers manning the first aid station positioned at the precinct where I voted to eat with me. They came to me but respectfully declined my invitation. They told me “Salamat po Chairman, pero walang magbabantay ng station at gagamot sa mga tao.” They’re not paid to do that; they even have the choice to stay at home because of extreme heat, but they choose to go out and serve the people. This is the kind of story that the world needs to know. I am extremely proud of them,” Chairman Gordon shared. 

“Our volunteers have been deployed to their respective assigned areas since May 9. On the election day, they were at the voting precincts at 4 a.m. until the very end. They even saved the life of a 70-year-old voter and PPCRV volunteer at Toro Hills Elementary School in Quezon City who fell on the ground,” Gordon added. 

Meanwhile, PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang commended the 102 PRC Chapters for providing lifesaving services and support during the elections, ensuring public safety and well-being of voters. 

“Elections are a vital part of our democracy, and the safety and well-being of every voter is just as important. I salute our teams and 102 PRC Chapters nationwide for showing up with compassion and dedication, always ready to serve without bias or hesitation. Your tireless service proves that no challenge is too great when we unite under the banner of humanity. You all make us always first, always ready, always there,” Dr. Pang said. 

According to the final report of the PRC, they monitored the vital signs of 11,531 individuals and its welfare stations assisted 580 people. 192 minor and 13 major cases were treated while 9 patients were transported to hospitals by PRC ambulances. 

PRC positioned 412 first aid stations and 182 welfare desks. The organization deployed 67 ambulance units, 31 mobile units, 31 foot patrol units, 21 emergency vehicles, and one mobile clinic nationwide. 

It can be recalled that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Department of Health (DOH) asked for the support of the PRC in ensuring a safe and orderly midterm elections. The partnership was formalized by the memorandum of agreement signed on March 27.