The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) hosted the “Showcasing & Walk Through with Logistics Strategic Session” in Subic recently.
A pillar of the Health Stockpiling Project, this initiative ensures rapid response to public health emergencies.
Teams demonstrated expertise in deploying medical tents, isolation wards, and hospital support units. The Critical assets—including vaccine refrigerators, ventilators, and PPEs— are strategically prepositioned in Subic, Namayan, and Cebu warehouses for multi-regional efficiency.
“The Red Cross is already there with the right equipment and training to save lives.”
“We don’t just wait for disasters; we prepare for them, the Red Cross is already there with the right equipment and training to save lives,” PRC Chairman & CEO Dick Gordon said.
“By testing our protocols, we are ensuring every chapter is empowered to deliver swift health services to the most vulnerable,” Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang added.
“By testing our protocols, we are ensuring every chapter is empowered to deliver swift health services to the most vulnerable.”
Key sessions were led by Mark Alvin Abrigo (Manager, PRC Health & Welfare) and Gopal Mukherjee (Program Coordinator, IFRC).
The event featured guidance from IFRC Evaluators Vinod Muniandy and Geeta Shrestha, alongside PRC chapter representatives from different regions.
The initiative is supported by the IFRC, the Government of Japan, and the Asia-Europe Foundation.
