Team Rescue 911

Team Rescue 911 is a Philippine public service program hosted by Vincent Santos and Ralf Rivas that documents the real tension and drama of saving lives and the rescue operations of the IBC's Tulong Kapinoy news team takes public service to the next level as it strengthens its commitment to public service through a weekly reality show. The program premieres on March 31, 2014 and aired every Monday afternoon on IBC.

Taking the lead in responsible journalism, The Kapinoy Network once again made a name in the Philippine broadcasting industry by showcasing a program that provides immediate response and medical assistance in life-threatening incidents and dangerous situations.

Synopsis
As a pioneer in the Philippine broadcasting industry, IBC News head Maria Ressa realized early on that reporters are called upon to serve the public beyond their journalistic responsibilities. The multi-awarded and seasoned broadcast journalist proposed the idea of having a dedicated news team with the necessary knowledge and training to conduct various types of emergency response and rescue operations. And in September 2013, Tulong Kapinoy was born. Since then, IBC’s emergency response unit has received numerous recognitions here and abroad for its efforts during life-threatening incidents and dangerous situations. As part of its unwavering service to the Filipinos, IBC News and Current Affairs and IBC Foundation, Inc. launched its new tag line Tulong Kapinoy, in which its news teams were trained to save lives in actual emergency situations. In a critical situation, current media practice in local and international news organizations opt to being the first in getting and delivering the news. For IBC, being first is in assisting and relieving a person in distress. That in itself is news, information and public service.

Following the course of Tulong Kapinoy, IBC News and Current Affairs under the organization of Media ng Bayan and IBC Foundation, Inc. has again set its gear in creating a new program Team Rescue 911, designed to give maximum emphasis on providing a helping hand and extending assistance to people caught in the midst of disasters. It also aims to present useful information that people should know when faced with emergencies, action-packed tragedies, accidents and calamities.

The field of search and rescue operations who will share their invaluable knowledge and skills in disaster preparedness, safety and security.

Host

 * Vincent Santos
 * Ralf Rivas