Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Aug. 17, said that the departed “must be treated with dignity” even amidst the raging coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. “Putting the deceased in warehouses falls short of society’s...
As it continues to dispense blood even during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that its blood supply continues to dwindle - especially the rare RH negative blood type. (FILE PHOTO / PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) “The entire Red Cross organization is busy...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Aug. 17, said that it is more than ready to give more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shots after receiving over 30,000 doses of vaccines from the national government. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Mabisa ang lahat ng bakuna at nakakaligtas ito ng...
Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN At least 200 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients have received help from the specialized ambulance fleet of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) as of Monday, Aug. 16. Composed of six Negative Pressure Ambulance (NPA) units, PRC said that its fleet is manned by...
PRC emergency medical tent in Cebu (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Aug. 16 said that it will provide Bataan a 50-bed emergency tent as the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases due to the Delta variant continues to increase in the province....
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Aug. 16, reminded the public to “take extra precautions” to keep themselves and their families safe amidst the ongoing public health situation in the country. “Always wear a mask,” said PRC Chairman and Chief...
Photo from Philippine Red Cross Facebook page The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has reached a new milestone in its pandemic response after it vaccinated more than 100,000 individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) nationwide. The humanitarian organization said it has already vaccinated a...
Staff and volunteers of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Aug. 14, brought a "Bakuna Bus" to Hospicio de San Jose in Manila to vaccinate senior citizens and staff of the hospice. (Photo from PH Red Cross) “Regardless of the current challenges that we are facing, the Red Cross will...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed two of its “Hot Meals on Wheels” to Cebu as the province continues to reel from the imposition of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and the spike of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases since the start of this month. (Photo from Philippine Red...
PRC Cebu Medical Tent (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Aug. 12, expressed alarm on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in Cebu City. “What’s happening in Cebu is truly alarming,” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will continue to send food trucks to feed individuals who are in areas affected by the imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Hot Meals on Wheels in Manila (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Marami ang nagugutom lalo na ngayong ECQ (Many are hungry...
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to intensify its fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through expanding its vaccination and testing efforts. During the televised Laging Handa Public Briefing on Thursday, Aug. 12, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...