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Philippine Red Cross' medical tent now operational in Bogo, Cebu

Cebuanos show bayanihan spirit through blood donations after 6.9-magnitude quake

Published Oct 2, 2025 08:45 pm
The Philippine Red Cross has opened its first medical tent at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo, providing urgent care for survivors of the 6.9-magnitude quake. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
The Philippine Red Cross has opened its first medical tent at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo, providing urgent care for survivors of the 6.9-magnitude quake. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has opened its first medical tent at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City and reported a surge in blood donations from Cebuanos after the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Cebu earlier this week.
Nurses, doctors, and volunteers are working tirelessly as the PRC medical tent in Bogo treats patients needing critical stabilization. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
Nurses, doctors, and volunteers are working tirelessly as the PRC medical tent in Bogo treats patients needing critical stabilization. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
The facility, now fully operational, is providing urgent care to patients as hospitals struggle to meet overwhelming demand.
From medical tents to blood banks, the PRC stands with Cebu — alleviating suffering and uplifting dignity after the 6.9-magnitude quake. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
From medical tents to blood banks, the PRC stands with Cebu — alleviating suffering and uplifting dignity after the 6.9-magnitude quake. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
According to PRC, 10 patients requiring stabilization and extended medical attention are currently being treated in the tent.
With hospitals overwhelmed, PRC’s emergency medical tents are stepping in to save lives in Northern Cebu. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
With hospitals overwhelmed, PRC’s emergency medical tents are stepping in to save lives in Northern Cebu. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
Another PRC medical tent is being set up to accommodate the growing number of patients, the humanitarian organization added.
Nurses, doctors, and Red Cross volunteers are working tirelessly on the ground to ensure continuous care for survivors.
“Thank you to our dedicated staff and volunteers who embody the Red Cross spirit every day,” PRC said. “The PRC always steps in to alleviate suffering and uplift dignity.”
Blood donations surge amid disaster
Alongside the deployment of medical tents, the PRC also reported a surge in voluntary blood donations in Cebu.
In true bayanihan spirit, hundreds of Cebuanos rushed to donate blood after the devastating quake, ensuring no patient is left behind. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
In true bayanihan spirit, hundreds of Cebuanos rushed to donate blood after the devastating quake, ensuring no patient is left behind. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
Anticipating a shortage in the local blood supply due to increased demand and disrupted donations, the Red Cross prepared for emergency calls. Instead, hundreds of Cebuanos flocked to the PRC Eastern Visayas Regional Blood Center in Cebu City to donate blood.
“That’s the way we should be donating blood — kusang loob, malasakit, at kapwa tao (voluntarily, with compassion, and in solidarity with others),” PRC Chairman Richard Gordon said.
'Even in times of crisis, they chose to give life.' PRC thanks the Cebuano community for their compassion and readiness. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
'Even in times of crisis, they chose to give life.' PRC thanks the Cebuano community for their compassion and readiness. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
“I have always dreamed of people walking into our blood bank, volunteering to give the gift of life. Today, I commend the Cebuanos for showing the true spirit of bayanihan,” he added.
PRC also thanked the Cebuano community for their compassion and readiness. “Even in times of crisis, they chose to give life,” PRC said.
Red Cross calls for continued support
The Philippine Red Cross continues to mobilize resources, volunteers, and medical assistance in Northern Cebu.
With thousands of families affected, the Philippine Red Cross appeals for continued support through donations and volunteerism. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
With thousands of families affected, the Philippine Red Cross appeals for continued support through donations and volunteerism. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
With thousands of families affected, the organization is appealing for ongoing public support through donations and volunteerism.
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