The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) swiftly mobilized at Jolo Port to provide humanitarian assistance to 40 returning Filipinos repatriated from Sabah, Malaysia.
Working hand-in-hand with partner stakeholders, including the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) – Sulu, PRC dedicated personnel ensured that every returning kababayan received vital medical, welfare, and psychosocial support right upon arrival.
“When our kababayans return home, our chapters are always there on the ground to welcome them with dignity, medical care, and the comforting assurance that they are safe.”
“Our commitment to our people knows no bounds. When our kababayans return home, our chapters are always there on the ground to welcome them with dignity, medical care, and the comforting assurance that they are safe,” Dick Gordon, PRC Chairman and CEO, said.
“Seamless collaboration with local agencies allows us to deliver immediate assistance right at our ports. We are deeply grateful to our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to serve humanity,” Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, PRC Secretary General added.
“Seamless collaboration with local agencies allows us to deliver immediate assistance right at our ports.”
The PRC directly assisted a total of 19 individuals during the deployment. Medical teams conducted vital signs monitoring and provided treatment to patients experiencing dizziness, colds, fever, stomach pain, leg numbness, and skin rashes.
Welfare teams provided Psychological First Aid (PFA) to three males, facilitated four referrals, assisted two males with free phone calls, and provided free phone charging to two others.
The operation mobilized one Volunteer Emergency Response Vehicle (VERV), supported by 13 personnel composed of two staff members and 11 volunteers, including six MedCorps members, one midwife, and four welfare volunteers.
