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With the mission to save more lives through the provision of immediate access to safe, affordable, adequate, and quality blood supply, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Sacred Heart Hospital Malolos, Inc. inked a memorandum of agreement for blood supply distribution at the PRC National Headquarters in Mandaluyong recently. The MOA states that the PRC […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) held the second year of the Kadugo Recognition Ceremony which recognizes PRC’s blood donors and partners in Central Luzon recently. PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang graced the occasion. “We are the number one blood provider, and because of your unwavering support, countless lives are saved every day.” Meanwhile, PRC Chairman […]
As Typhoon Marce exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is mobilizing resources and assets to respond to the destruction and impact left in communities up north, particularly in Cagayan. PRC trucks, loaded with sleeping kits and essential relief items, went to Cagayan for immediate distribution. Teams of dedicated staff […]
In a bid to strengthen its local chapters’ assets and enhance operational capacity on the ground, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) turned over new vehicles to the Albay and Camarines Sur chapters to support the implementation of the Bicol Disaster Readiness and Response Project (BDRRP). PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon led the turnover ceremony […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joined the annual celebration of the Global Handwashing Day 2024 with the theme: “Why are clean hands still important?”. This global advocacy day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases that save lives. PRC […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) affirms its support and readiness to send aid to Lebanon following deadly airstrikes that have displaced around 1.2 million people in the country. “We see in the news the devastating impact of the ongoing violence in Lebanon—millions of lives disrupted, families uprooted, countless casualties and injuries, and critical healthcare and […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warmly welcomed 24 volunteer delegates from the Korean National Red Cross Gyeonggi Chapter to officially kick off the third batch’s five-day visit to the country. The purpose of the visit that took place from October 2 to 6 is to foster international cooperation, enhance global partnership, and promote friendship and […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is prepared to mobilize its volunteers and deploy its assets as it braces for the Taal Volcano eruption’s impact on the nearby population. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon convened an emergency meeting wherein he met with the service managers and department heads of the national headquarters, and the Batangas […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will be strengthening the capacity of the local chapter in Batanes, following the aftermath of Super Typhoon Julian. The heavy rains and strong winds from the enhanced southwest monsoon and “Julian” led to some flooding on major roads, roadblocks from fallen trees, and hundreds of totally or partially damaged houses. […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has provided hot meals and medicines to many people affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon) as part of its swift response to calamities, living up to the mantra “always first, always ready, always there.” Typhoon Julian, which developed into a super typhoon, battered […]