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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and American Red Cross (AMCROSS), simultaneously conducted cash distributions in Leyte, Cebu, Rizal and Catanduanes – localities greatly affected by last year’s Typhoon Rolly and the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. 10 months after the lockdown, as the […]
The Philippine Red Cross reached another milestone with the use of the Saliva RT-PCR testing for COVID-19, which, Senator Dick Gordon said, will democratize testing and detection of the disease. At the official launching of the new testing system that the Department of Health has recently approved for use in the Red Cross’ molecular laboratories, […]
A new Philippine Red Cross (PRC) molecular laboratory in Passi City can now boost the testing capacity for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) not just in the province of Iloilo but for the whole Panay Island. PRC’s molecular laboratory in Passi City was inaugurated recently. It can process 1,000 specimens a day with results available in […]
Senator Dick Gordon led recently the opening of the province’s first molecular testing laboratory (MTL) for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The laboratory to be operated by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is seen to boost the testing and tracing capabilities of Surigao del Norte and neighboring areas.“This is the 12th molecular testing laboratory run […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to push for the approval of the saliva test as a faster, easier, and more affordable mode of determining the presence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PRC proposed to the Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) the adoption of the saliva testing method in October […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said releasing medical information and safety protocol matters regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is not under its purview. PRC chair and chief executive officer Senator Dick Gordon said only the Department of Health and the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 have the authority to release information regarding COVID-19 medical and […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has passed another proficiency test for its molecular laboratory that will open soon in Passi, Iloilo. “This will be our 13th installment nationwide. We only await for the completion of requirements after passing the test last December 14, 2020, in compliance with the Department of Health,” PRC Chair & CEO […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) calls for blood donors as the holiday season approaches to help fill the blood reserves. As people prefer to stay home fearing coronavirus infection, PRC assures all that health protocols are being observed to keep donors safe. PRC is expecting a surge in demand for blood supply and reserves during […]
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has donated $495,865 (P23.9M) to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to further expand humanitarian interventions to the most vulnerable families in war-ravaged Marawi City. The agreement was signed recently and was virtually attended by PRC Chair, Senator Dick Gordon, Saudi Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Abdulah Al-Bussairy, […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) opened its molecular laboratory in Surigao Del Norte after passing the proficiency test recently. The newly built molecular laboratory, which will service the entire Caraga Administrative Region and its nearby provinces for faster testing of the residents, is equipped with two polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines and one ribonucleic acid […]