The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately responded to a smoke inhalation incident that occurred during a Physical Education Examination at Bacolod City College on Wednesday, May 31. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) As soon as the incident was reported, the PRC of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a property lot with an estimated value of P50 million from Ayala Land, Inc. to be utilized as the second headquarters of the PRC Cavite Chapter in the province. Ayala Land, Inc. president and CEO, Bobby O. Dy, officially turns over the 859.34 square meters of...
As the World Health Organization ended Covid-19 as a global emergency, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon reiterated that the virus is still present and that the government should still vaccinate senior citizens and people with comorbidities. Courtesy of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided "extensive support" to Bohol province after typhoon Odette devastated the area in December 2021. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross In a statement on Saturday, May 6, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon said that assistance efforts...
CAVITE – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and RMN Foundation conducted a bloodletting activity at PRC Cavite Chapter in Cavite City on April 26. A total of 37 blood units were collected during the Dugtong-Buhay 2023 Caravan. In a statement, PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon expressed...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has announced its participation in the Department of Health's Measles-Rubella and Polio Supplementary Immunization campaign that started on Monday, May 1, and will last until May 31. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross The program, called "Chikiting Ligtas," was designed...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) marks its 75th anniversary this year, with the distinction of being the country’s foremost humanitarian organization rendering comprehensive services through its 102 chapters nationwide to millions of Filipinos. From its humble beginnings as being primarily a blood...
In anticipation of the influx of travelers this Holy Week, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has set up first aid stations with trained emergency medical services teams in various "critical" locations across the country. "The volunteers and staff of the Philippine Red Cross Rizal Chapter Parañaque...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams nationwide will be on high alert this coming Holy Week to respond to any possible medical emergencies. PRC said in a statement on Friday, March 31, that it will mobilize more than 1,000 EMS personnel in over 200 first aid...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided food assistance to families from Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Batangas, and Antique affected by the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress. In a statement on Friday, March 31, PRC said that about 400 individuals from the municipalities of Pola and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in a statement on Friday, March 24, expressed its gratitude and recognition for the valuable role that women play in its humanitarian works. "The PRC is proud to have many women volunteers and staff who have dedicated themselves to serving their fellow Filipinos....
The Philippines Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, March 22, will conduct simultaneous water advocacy campaigns in celebration of the World Water Day. These will be held in schools and communities across PRC's 102 chapters nationwide, the organization said in a statement on Tuesday, March 21. This...