The blood relic of an early Church martyr St. Philomena liquified at a Benedictine monastery in the southern city of Iligan after a holy mass to welcome the relics of St. Padre Pio. St. Philomena (Catholic Online) In a video on social media, Fr. Romeo Desuyo, a priest from the Archdiocese of Cebu,...
There is an increased number of accidents and emergencies during the holiday season, hence the need for adequate or more blood supply in blood centers, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, Dec. 24. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross This sufficiency in blood supply will be achieved...
Marking the official launch of Filipino youth gaming and lifestyle brand, Minana , the “The Greatness is in our blood” fan-based event will take place on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Trinoma Mall, Quezon City in Manila. In line with Minana’s vision to build a leading Filipino youth...
All it takes is just one poke to save lives While blood donation drives are often conducted, blood shortages remain pressing in low to middle-income countries. Blood donation activities were reduced during the height of Covid-19, making it even more challenging for the Philippines to provide blood...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano who will be celebrating her birthday on Aug. 16, gave about 280 children an advanced birthday treat at the Star City on Thursday, Aug. 11. Rubiano joined the 280 children from the city who all enjoyed the different rides at the Star City as well as the food. She...
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando reported on Monday, August 1, that the Provincial Health Office has collected a total of 252 bags of blood through the Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos. The program was conducted in cooperation with the...
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro recognized on Saturday, July 30, the heroic deeds of the ‘life savers’ in the province during the observance of the “Blood Donors Month”. Fernando thanked all the donors who consistently donated blood to save lives, including...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately sent eight bags of blood to the Quirino Memorial Medical Center where a survivor of the Ateneo de Manila University shooting incident is being treated. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) “With the direction of Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon, the Philippine...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, July 23, that the organization has provided over 40 percent of the country’s blood requirement for dengue cases this year. A Philippine Red Cross volunteer collects blood from a donor during a recent mobile blood drive in Bauang, La Union. (Photo...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that the organization is strengthening its blood donation campaign in line with the increasing number of dengue cases in the country. (Philippine Red Cross) The PRC announced that as of July 13, it has already dispensed 2,267 blood units to 774 dengue patients....
The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public to donate blood in order to help save lives. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement in observance of the "National Blood Donors Month." DOH LOGO “Sparing 15 minutes of your time can save at least three lives,” said...
The Roman Catholic Church will observe the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on June 19, in commemoration of the institution by Jesus Christ of the Holy Eucharist to His apostles during the Last Supper. Corpus Christi (CATHOLIC ONLINE) Church rites will be held at the Santa Cruz Parish also known as the...
