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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— […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) met with officials from the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), led by Sarah Spencer, First Secretary (Development), and Mei Nebreja Santos, Portfolio Manager for Humanitarian Action and Disaster Resilience at the PRC Tower to discuss the renewal of their long-standing partnership. Since 2006, DFAT has provided […]
The Philippine Red Cross recently welcomed Marielle Geraedts, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Philippines, for a courtesy visit at PRC National Headquarters. Geraedts was joined by key representatives from the embassy, including her daughter—who is a health service volunteer—Nicky Ten Bosch. Joining the delegation were Lauren Wessel, Political Secretary of the […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Blood Summit 2026 sustained its focus on blood safety, sustainability, and innovation, as experts and partners exchanged insights on quality systems, donor engagement, digital transformation, and multi-sectoral collaboration. The discussions reinforced a shared commitment to ensuring safe, adequate, and accessible blood services for communities nationwide. “The lifeblood of our nation […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Japan’s Tokushukai Medical Group reaffirmed their commitment to advancing humanitarian healthcare during a strategic partnership meeting held at the PRC National Headquarters in Mandaluyong City.The Tokushukai delegation was led by Dr. Shuzo Kobayashi, Executive Managing Director of Tokushukai Medical Group and President & CEO of Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a donation of P150,000 in cash and 20 sets of solar lights from the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Philippines (MCCI) to support communities in Cebu affected by the recent earthquake and typhoons. The Embassy of Malaysia and the MCCI has […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed ₱8.3 million worth of cash assistance to 1,083 families in Barangays San Miguel, Calambua, and Tacup in San Remegio, Cebu to help them address their immediate needs after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.The event was led by PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang and attended by several guests and local officials, […]
After more than 48 continuous hours in the field, the spirit of service of the Philippine Red Cross volunteers and staff remained unbroken, as PRC Chairman Dick Gordon expressed his heartfelt gratitude and salute to those serving on the frontlines of the Nazareno 2026. “To our volunteers and staff who gave their strength, time, and […]
As the country welcomes the New Year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is calling on the public to start the year by giving patients a new lease on life through blood donation. While the holiday season and gift-giving celebrations may have ended, the need for blood remains constant. Hospitals continue to rely on a steady […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) responded to 53 fire incidents nationwide in December 2025. The PRC deployed 20 fire trucks and 61 ambulances nationwide to provide immediate rescue and medical attention to families affected by fires. Based on past experiences of the PRC, December is a peak month for fire incidents, a period when vigilance […]