MANILA On July 12, 2013, Rescue5, the Emergency Response Unit of TV5 signed a deal with Philippine Air Force to be the 500th affiliated Search and Rescue reserve unit.
Rainy days are expected in the Philippines for the next months. As a solution, Rescue5 will not only report the news but also engage themselves to assist people affected by calamity. This makes them the first in the country – and in the world, according to CNN – to arm reporters and cameramen with the necessary skills for emergency medical service and basic lifesaving.
The TV5 team that signed the MOA included TV5 President and CEO Noel Lorenzana, News5 head Luchi Cruz-Valdes Rescue 5 host, segment hosts Paolo Bediones and Manu Sandejas, TV5 Head of Legal Atty. Christine Ona, Corporate Communications Head Peachy Guioguio, News Operation Head DJ Sta. Ana, and Public Service Head Sherryl Yao. Signing for the Philippine Air Force were Philippine Air Force Commanding General LtGen Lauro Catalino G. dela Cruz, and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Commander, BGen William P. Turalde.
“As you know, we in TV5 pride ourselves in delivering real public service,” said Lorenzana. “We don’t just deliver news, but also real public service on the streets. As such, we are very proud of the men and women of Rescue 5 not only in terms of their delivery of selfless service especially during calamities, but also in the recognition we have received.”
“Basically we operate in the same concept, and so it won’t be hard for us to carry on with our individual jobs while delivering one common purpose for our country,” added LtGen. Dela Cruz.
