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The Department of Tourism and Manila local government support the RedDoorz's newest initiative called “Red Heroes.”

The newest initiative of tech-enabled budget hotel accommodation aims to provide temporary shelter for frontline healthcare workers and emergency first responders treating COVID-19 cases.

The program was first launched in the Philippines following calls from the Manila City Government for hotel and motel operators in the area to help house medical practitioners residing in the capital amid the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.

“Our 'Red Heroes' program across Southeast Asia--in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore--helps us alleviate the heavy pressures placed on national governments by providing free, clean, safe, and comfortable accommodation for those on the frontlines.

“Through our partnerships with key sectors, we are positive that we will be able to overcome this challenge if we stand together.

“We hope more companies with the means to support the initiative will participate during this challenging time,” said RedDoorz CEO and founder Amit Saberwal in a statement.

As of now, there are three hotels located near UST Manila, Quiapo Church, and Quirino Station that are under this initiative.

These hotels were selected and offered due to their close proximity to the following Manila-based hospitals: Gat Andres Tondo, Hospital ng Tondo, Justice Abad Santos, Hospital ng Sampaloc, Hospital ng Manila, and Sta. Ana Hospital.

The chosen RedDoorz hotels are strategically situated properties that make it easier for frontline healthcare workers within the area to find a place to cut their commute times and find a safe, clean and comfortable place to rest amid the Luzon lockdown.

“Our frontliners deserve nothing but the best help, as they selflessly give their time and effort to combat this pandemic.

“We're thankful that RedDoorz reached out to us as we work with local government units to make the lives of frontliners easier amid the current COVID-19 pandemic.

"Together with the Manila City Hall, we are hopeful that this partnership will go a long way in helping our modern-day heroes as they help our nation flatten the curve,” said Charlie Dungo, OIC for the Department of Tourism Culture and Arts of Manila.

Aside from free temporary shelter, the healthcare workers will also be provided with all of the essentials during their stay--washable face masks, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, energy drinks, pain relief patches, and droplet hats.

Health and well-being kits will also be distributed within select nearby hospitals in Manila.

Housing for incoming OFWs

Meanwhile, DOT also tapped RedDoorz for an initiative aimed to help house Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning to the Philippines from other countries around the world.

This initiative is an extension to “Red Heroes” program to provide support to the government's efforts in assisting OFWs by giving temporary shelter while the enhanced community quarantine is still in place.

The company will provide rooms for around 80 to 100 OFWs in select properties across Metro Manila to help them repatriate amid the current Luzon-wide lockdown.

In light of the outbreak, RedDoorz has especially taken additional measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its guests and employees in all the countries where it operates.

The company has increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of all common areas including lobbies, elevators, function halls, and bathrooms.

Hand sanitizers are also available in all common areas of the properties.

To learn more about Red Heroes initiative in other parts of Southeast Asia, you may access RedDoorz's Facebook page.

If you wish to make monetary donations in order to provide much-needed medical supplies for the courageous medical frontliners, you can do so through GMA Kapuso Fundation.

Visit the Kapuso Foundation at https://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/donate

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