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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 […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Dick Gordon mobilized volunteers, staff, and life-saving assets nationwide as thousands joined rallies recently. “The Red Cross is always there when people need us most,” Gordon said. In Metro Manila alone, PRC positioned 130 personnel supported by a wide range of humanitarian equipment to ensure public safety and rapid emergency […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]