To further capacitate the humanitarian organization especially in this time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received five new ambulances, additional medical equipment, and other supplies from the Bloomberry Foundation. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross)...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday, Oct. 22 welcomed the result of the investigation of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) on the reported 48 “false positive” patients that were tested at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chapter in Subic. In a 28-page report sent to the PRC last...
On top of its ongoing initiatives to help the country in its fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to provide aid to those who were affected by natural disasters such as storm or typhoon. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) In the aftermath of severe...
Despite the ongoing “Maring” operations in La Union, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) moves to ensure that there will be a steady supply of blood in the country through its continuous blood donation drive. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) On Oct. 16, PRC successfully collected 49 blood units in...
As it assists those who were severely affected by the recent typhoon that hit the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to strengthen its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) When it comes to testing, PRC said that as of Oct. 18, the number...
Recognizing the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm “Maring” (Kompasu), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to provide aid to the residents who were affected by flooding in some parts of La Union. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) To provide immediate...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Oct. 19, underscored the need to reach out to senior citizens who have yet to receive their jabs against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Citing data from the Department of Health (DOH), PRC said that 3.4 million seniors in the...
(RITM) The Research Institute on Tropical Medicine (RITM) said that the COVID-19 test results produced by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) were found "valid and reliable." "We found no evidence of contamination for the 48 cases tested by PRC Subic that may have led to the generation of false positive...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Oct. 18, welcomed the findings of the investigation conducted by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) on the laboratory results of its Molecular Laboratory in Subic. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “The PRC is grateful to the RITM for its...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has conducted another round of vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Taytay, Rizal over the weekend. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The humanitarian organization said it deployed its vaccination bus dubbed as “Bakuna Bus” on Oct. 16, as well as...
To boost its support for the National coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Vaccination program, volunteers and staff of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) boarded boats to return to Talim Island in Rizal on Saturday, Oct. 16, to vaccinate individuals under the prioritization groups. (Photo from Philippine Red...
As it celebrates World Restart A Heart Day with the international community, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Oct. 16, urged everyone to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. (Photo from Pixabay) “CPR is a lifesaving technique that is useful in emergencies, such as a heart attack...
