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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reaffirmed their long-standing partnership through the signing of a supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This marked a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration in public health response. The ceremony, held at the PRC Tower in Mandaluyong City, was attended by PRC Chairman and CEO […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., together with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, personally called Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Dick Gordon to urgently seek the Red Cross’ assistance in deploying tents for families displaced by the recent earthquake in Northern Cebu. “The province of Cebu is and will always be close to my heart. That is why […]
In the wake of the recent earthquake that struck Cebu, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Cebu Blood Center is sending urgently needed blood units to the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo. PRC Chairman Dick Gordon assured the public of the organization’s readiness to provide support, especially in times of crisis. “Sa ganitong panahon ng sakuna, […]
PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon signed an agreement with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and the Cebu Provincial Government, allocating P2 million to the Blood Samaritan Fund, ensuring indigent patients across Cebu have access to free blood that can be delivered to hospitals when needed. An additional P1.212 million was dedicated to registering 1,010 PDRRMO […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte to deliver life-saving assistance to communities severely affected by Super Typhoon Nando (Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon that has triggered widespread flooding, strong winds, and property damage. PRC Chairman Dick Gordon emphasized the organization’s commitment to rapid and effective […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Grab Philippines distributed bicycles and equipment to 20 recipients as part of the agency’s initiative to encourage the use of bicycles as a form of active transport. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the government will prioritize active transport—cycling and walking—by according the highest priority in the hierarchy of […]
To further amplify the importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as a lifesaving skill and reinforce its call for more first aiders, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) held a series of activities nationwide to celebrate the National CPR Day with the theme: Shaping Culture: Towards a CPR-Ready Philippines. A simultaneous CPR was conducted at the University […]
In line with the celebration of the Blood Donors’ Month, the Philippine Red Cross and Rotary Club District 3850 joined forces for another lifesaving initiative through “Unite for Good: Give Blood, Save Lives”—a nationwide simultaneous blood donation recently. The event brought together Rotarians, blood donors, volunteers, and medical personnel to share the gift of life […]
In observance of Dengue Awareness Month this June, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has strengthened its commitment to stop the spread of dengue disease as the rainy season began. Despite the fact that dengue cases continued to decline over the last ten weeks as reported by the Department of Health, PRC Chairman and CEO Dick […]
Relying on a voluntary blood donation system since 1947 for adequate, safe, quality and affordable blood supply, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) assures the public that it has sufficient blood for the whole nation. “Our Assistant Secretary-General and Head of National Blood Services Dr. Christie Monina Nalupta reported to me that there is a prominent […]