Philippine Red Cross Ambulance: Fast, Affordable Emergency Help at Your Fingertips

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provides 24/7 emergency ambulance services nationwide. Dial 143 for fast, affordable, life-saving help when every second counts.

When emergencies strike without warning, every second can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is making sure no call for help goes unanswered—with 178 ambulance units and highly trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams ready to respond 24/7 across the country.

While other ambulance services exist, the PRC said it offers an unmatched combination of accessibility, affordability, and compassion. Through its extensive network of 102 chapters nationwide, the PRC ensures rapid, professional, and life-saving ambulance services anytime, anywhere in the Philippines. For anyone in distress, the organization offers an easy-to-remember, toll-free hotline: 143.

Dialing 143 can help save a life, according to PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon. The Red Cross 143 hotline connects directly to PRC’s EMS teams, who are always ready to respond around the clock.

For EMS responders like Ken Amistad, the work is personal and life-affirming. PRC ambulances are equipped with Basic Life Support gear, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen tanks, trauma kits, ventilators, cardiac monitors, and more—ensuring patients receive high-quality care en route to hospitals.

In a country where ambulance services can cost up to P20,000, the PRC offers patient conduction starting at just P5,000. For events, fully equipped ambulances and first aid stations are available starting at P3,000—providing both peace of mind and cost-effective safety.

Further strengthening its commitment to the public, the PRC has launched the Safe Card membership program. For P1,200 per year or P100 per month, members gain access to key benefits such as ambulance support, blood supply, and accident-related hospitalization coverage.

According to the source: Manila Bulletin.