PH Red Cross Manila honors volunteers for 'exceptional achievements, contributions'


The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Manila Chapter paid homage to its volunteers who showed "exceptional achievements and significant contributions" during its 35th Chapter Biennial Assembly.

Philippine Red Cross

Held at the historic Manila Hotel on Oct. 8, the event with the theme, "7 Dekada, 5 Taon, Iisang Layunin, Buhay Isagip, Alaala Iukit," highlighted the "meaningful and fruitful service" of the volunteers in supporting the most vulnerable communities in the country.

"It is the volunteers and staff that make our ambulances and equipment run that makes PRC an outstanding society," said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon during his speech.

"Being among the first local chapters to establish the Summer Safety Institute, which offers a variety of courses on PRC services such as First Aid and Basic Life Support Training and courses from the Water Safety program, the PRC Manila Chapter has been providing assistance to the most vulnerable since its establishment in the 1940s," PRC said.

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna also commended the chapter for showing the true meaning of volunteerism.

Moreover, PRC Manila Chapter elected its new set of Board of Directors during the event.