| Rescue 117 - a Civic Organization in the Philippines | | | | skin that is often reddish and itchy, or; |
| The Rash Assistance Service Hotline (RASH) or | | | | 2. Several instances: a series of events that happen |
| commonly called Rescue 117, is a civic, non-profit and | | | | in a brief period and are considered to be unusual or |
| service-oriented non-government organization with its | | | | rare. |
| main headquarters in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines and | | | | • Examples: a rash of accidents, a rash of |
| two active chapters in Bulacan and Cavite provinces. | | | | calamities, a rash of burglaries, etc. |
| The Bulacan Chapter has been awarded with several | | | | [Early 18th century. Origin ?] |
| recognitions and citations by the Philippine | | | | Microsoft® Encarta® 2008. © 1993-2007 |
| government for the jobs well-done. | | | | Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| On August 1, 2008, the RESCUE 117, through its | | | | On the other hand, according to New Handy |
| Chapter President, received the highest NDCC | | | | Webster Dictionary, the word "Hasty" means "Quick" |
| GAWAD KALASAG AWARD as Best Government | | | | or "Rash" which has also the same connotation as in |
| Emergency Responders, which was personally | | | | the word "Rush", a transitive verb which conveys to |
| conferred in the ceremony by no other than the | | | | "do something hastily". |
| President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. | | | | Rescue 117 proudly introduces this official |
| Several regional awards and recognitions were also | | | | abbreviation since the word itself stands for the |
| conferred to the Bulacan Chapter by the Philippine | | | | complete organizational title, "RASH ASSISTANCE |
| government and other private entities since then. | | | | SERVICE HOTLINE (RASH)". |
| Despite the RASH' exemplary performances, people | | | | The organization was conceptualized and |
| were intrigued about its given name. "Why is your | | | | subsequently registered with the Securities and |
| organization named "rash"? Is it something itchy?" | | | | Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1998 purposely to |
| Why don't you change "rash" to "rush" so it conveys | | | | assist victims of traffic accidents, calamities, or any |
| to your quick response?" | | | | emergency cases and/or to several instances, such |
| Members, especially those newcomers can't help to | | | | as series of events that happen in a brief period and |
| understand or explain this word controversy. But for | | | | are considered to be unusual or rare, as the |
| those who are still confused, let us consult the | | | | dictionary so defines, using its Paramedics, ambulance |
| dictionary. | | | | and Rescue Teams in coordination with the different |
| According to Encarta Dictionary, the word "RASH" | | | | government agencies, civic-oriented groups and other |
| has two different meanings;rash [rash] | | | | private sectors tasked for this particular purpose. |
| (plural rash• es)noun | | | | So next time or in times of emergency, "Rash" |
| 1. skin eruption: an outbreak on the surface of the | | | | assistance is just one text away, like Spiderman. |