The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) cautioned hospitals against excessive blood processing charges, with PRC Chairman Richard Gordon flagging reports of possible overpricing in some private facilities and stressing the organization’s commitment to affordable blood services. In a statement issued on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and local partners, on Friday, January 30, launched a simultaneous nationwide relief distribution to assist...
After responding to three typhoons and eight earthquakes in recent months, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 14, said it continues to work tirelessly on the frontlines of disaster relief — this time extending urgent aid to communities struck by the recent “doublet...
Reaffirming its commitment to delivering timely humanitarian assistance, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Wednesday, October 8, that it has augmented the blood supply of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) to aid patients injured in the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu ....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 7, said it continues to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities in Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, a week after the powerful tremor struck the province. Despite responding to three disasters simultaneously, the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is mourning the loss of Jose Ian R. Ho, a dedicated volunteer who died protecting his son during the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu Province last month. PRC Chairman Richard J. Gordon and Secretary General Gwen T. Pang visited Ho’s wake on October 4,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, October 1, announced that it has deployed medical and emergency response teams after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, on Tuesday night. PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon said staff and volunteers were immediately mobilized to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) welcomed International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger at its national headquarters in Manila, reaffirming the strong humanitarian partnership between the two organizations. Spoljaric, the first woman to lead the ICRC, was received...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, August 19, announced that it has further strengthened its emergency and disaster response capabilities with the turnover of its 180th ambulance unit. In a statement, PRC said the turnover, which took place on August 18, marks a “milestone” that...
Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard J. Gordon on Friday thanked staff and volunteers for helping flood victims in country, particularly in Bulacan. “Two weeks after the heavy rain and multiple cyclones that caused major flooding in different provinces, the Philippine Red Cross remains in...
Over 30,000 individuals affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine have received assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). (Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the PRC said it has delivered various humanitarian services to over...
In the wake of the back-to-back landfalls of Severe Tropical Storms Kristine and Leon, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29, that it will mobilize 2,297 committed first aiders from 98 chapters and branches nationwide to assist Filipinos during this year’s observance of All...
