Tag: ambulance

Duterte asks PNP-HPG, MMDA to escort ambulances during emergencies

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has tasked the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to escort ambulances during emergencies to make sure they arrive on time in the hospital. Duterte made the remark following an Agence France Presse report that said several patients have died on their way to medical institutions because of clogged roads. “Pag emergency…pag may sirena, hilahin na lang (ng police, MMDA escort),” he said. The President […]

MMDA: Emergency vehicles have “right of way”

(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reminded the public that emergency vehicles have the “right of way” when responding to emergency situations. The MMDA issued the reminder after videos of motorists arguing with the drivers of an ambulance and a fire truck have gone viral. “Buhay po ‘yung nakataya. Pwede po silang mag-counterflow. Pwede po silang mag-swerve biglaan, pwede po silang mag-left-turn sa hindi tama. Kaya nga ho kapag nadidinig niyo ‘yung […]