Speaking as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Senator Richard Gordon expressed deep concern about the prospect of vaccines that will expire in June. (Daniel Schludi / UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) With about 1.5 million Astra Zenica doses expiring this...
To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) asked the national government to include the family and household members of healthcare and economic frontliners in its vaccination priority list. Philippine Red Cross (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC...
The government was urged by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to “intensify” its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination efforts to ensure that more Filipinos will be protected by the deadly virus. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) “The government really has to intensify its immunization...
Government officials and representatives from both local and international organizations commended the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon for promptly responding to emergencies regardless of its nature. The Philippine Red Cross...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday expressed the belief that he is qualified to be the next president of the Philippines but is still pondering whether or not to pursue this possibility for the upcoming May 2022 national elections. Gordon said he believes it is imperative that those gunning for the...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continues to overwhelm the country’s healthcare system, leaving hospitals scrambling to accommodate patients who need urgent medical attention. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin Recognizing the need for more health facilities in these challenging...
Enough is enough. Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday said China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea and its relentless claim the maritime territory is part of their sovereignty should stop. BInay made the remark following China’s statement the Philippines should “respect”...
To address the shortage of beds due to occupancy surge after hearing reports of people forced to sleep outside while receiving treatment on ground, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed emergency tents at the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City. (Photo from Philippine Red...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is calling on health care workers to volunteer by monitoring mild to moderate or recovering coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positive patients to be admitted to its Emergency COVID-19 Field Hospitals (EFH). The Philippine Red Cross is looking for healthcare workers who...
Hollywood star Joseph Gordon-Levitt has expressed his gratitude to Filipino fans who participated in his poetry project. On Facebook Joseph wrote: "Thanks again to you in the Philippines who helped us make this poetic piece about EDSA traffic." According to the actor, when he asked for writing...
In this file photo taken on March 06, 2021 Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic competes in the 2021 NBA All-Star - Taco Bell Skills Challenge during All-Star Sunday Night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Nikola Vucevic, Evan...
James Leonard Tagle Gordon On February 20 this year, Olongapo celebrates the 54th death anniversary of its founding father, the man who championed freedom and justice, and who persevered until his untimely death to pursue his dream and his vision. As the city faces political, social, and economic...