The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that a total of 100 patients were attended to as of 6 a.m. on Friday, January 9, during the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, highlighting the organization’s swift medical and welfare response to the massive religious gathering. Data from the PRC Safety...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, January 7, said it is gearing up for a full-scale medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying more than 1,200 personnel to safeguard the millions of devotees expected to participate in one of the country’s...
As the Philippines ushers in the New Year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) called on the public to turn goodwill into action by donating blood and giving patients a new lease on life. While holiday festivities may be over, the demand for blood remains constant, PRC said. PRC noted that hospitals...
Patience really pays off. A year ago, three squads were on the receiving end of excruciating setbacks that not only tested their will, but also their purpose. It was an agonizing experience for each team, but it did not dampen their resolve to bounce back. Come 2025, De La Salle University,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 16, called on the public to continue donating blood during the holiday season, warning that the annual “lean months” often lead to fewer donors even as hospitals maintain a steady demand for blood for emergencies and medical treatments. In a...
San Beda University and Colegio de San Juan de Letran try to go for the kill and dispatch their separate foes in Game 2 of their respective semifinals series in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Friday, Dec. 5. Riding the crest of their dominant...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said a total of 48 individuals received medical assistance during the “Trillion Peso March for Truth and Accountability” held on Sunday, November 30, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. In its latest update as of 4 p.m., the PRC...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 29, announced a full-scale operational readiness plan ahead of the second “Trillion Peso March for Truth and Accountability,” as tens of thousands are expected to converge at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri called on the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to employ a public “shame campaign” against local governments and national agencies accused of rampant red tape. Zubiri made the appeal as Senate finance chair Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian defended the...
The future is uncertain for University of the East as two of its main players Wello Lingolingo and Precious Momowei appeared to have contrasting plans following their winless season in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball. After their final game in the season where they lost to Far Eastern...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Office of the Ombudsman should intensify their crackdown on bureaucratic red tape, most especially in local government units (LGUs) where delays usually begin. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, made the call during the...
A court in Pasig City announced the cancellation of the passports of former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque, Lucky 99 Representative Cassandra Ong, and three other individuals amid human trafficking charges filed against them as the probe continues on the alleged illegal activities...
