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VERMOSA GREEN RUN 2025: FOR ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENT

The fourth edition of the Vermosa Green Run is set to gun off on Sunday, June 29 at the 750-hectare Vermosa Estate in Imus, Cavite with the 21K category leading the way at 4:30 a.m. Following closely are the 10K category that starts at 5:00 a.m., the 5K and 3K categories at 5:30 a.m. and the 1K Dog Run at 7 a.m. The […]

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PH RED CROSS HEIGHTENS ANTI-DENGUE DRIVE

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 […]

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GORDON: RED CROSS HAS ENOUGH BLOOD SUPPLY FOR PH

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 […]

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SAN MIGUEL FOODS EXPANDS MOTHER, CHILD HEALTH AID

From maternal medical needs to proper nutrition and baby care, San Miguel Foods Inc. and San Miguel Foundation are expanding the benefits package and reach of the First 1,000 Days program. San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) has reported a significant reduction in malnutrition among children covered by its expanded mother-and-child health program, “Happy si Mommy, […]

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PRC’S DUGTONG BUHAY COLLECTS 1,072 BLOOD UNITS

With a joint purpose to save lives through blood donation, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Elizabeth Seton School- Las Piñas Campus successfully collected a total of 1,072 blood units during the 11th Dugtong Buhay bloodletting activity recently. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon expressed gratitude to partner school and donors who made the event […]

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PH RED CROSS WARNS PUBLIC VS HEAT STROKE

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public against heat-related emergencies such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which are very common with high heat indices.  According to the PRC, heat-related emergencies are heat-induced emergencies that can happen when prolonged exposure to high temperatures affects the body’s natural temperature control system.  When the body cannot […]

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PRC GIVES OVER 6M LITERS OF SAFE WATER IN Q1 2025

In celebration of World Water Day 2025 with the theme “Glacier Preservation” recently, Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon stated that the humanitarian organization distributed a total of 6,218,200 liters of water to 8,435 individuals for its Mount Kanlaon operations in the first quarter of the year, staying committed to its mission to […]

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PH RED CROSS DONATES HUMANITARIAN SHIP TO PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received resources to augment its assets in protecting the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and bolster its search and rescue missions during calamities.Joining First Lady and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Vice Admiral Liza Araneta Marcos, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon witnessed Philippine Red Cross Chairman Dick Gordon turn over the […]

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PH RED CROSS LAUNCHES ‘LINIS BEATS DENGUE’ DRIVE

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) started a simultaneous nationwide cleanup drive called “Linis BEATs Dengue” to help combat the rising dengue cases in the country. The initiative mobilized 500 PRC staff and 5,000 volunteers across 73 Red Cross chapters and 200 communities in 100 cities and municipalities to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. As part of […]

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PH RED CROSS DEPLOYS TEAM TO PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL

As the vibrant blooms of Panagbenga Festival 2025 filled the streets of Baguio City, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) stood ready to provide essential medical support to festival goers. From February 1 to 28, PRC was able to assist 174 patients, monitoring the vital signs of 151 individuals, attending to the needs of 20 with […]