(Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Oct. 31, encourages everyone to give blood and help save lives. By donating blood, the humanitarian organization said that one can potentially save up to four lives, and improve the health and quality of life of many...
To help replenish the blood reserves in the country which is currently affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has partnered with a delivery service provider for a donation drive. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “While we continue our fight against...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Oct. 27, led the groundbreaking ceremony of the new PRC Blood Bank that will soon rise in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross The PRC blood bank will serve the entire city and nearby cities such as Binan and San Pedro, Laguna, with...
Despite the ongoing “Maring” operations in La Union, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) moves to ensure that there will be a steady supply of blood in the country through its continuous blood donation drive. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) On Oct. 16, PRC successfully collected 49 blood units in...
Amidst misinformation regarding fees, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to serve people who are in need of blood. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN From January to October this year, the PRC Blood Services has given free blood to 10,613 indigent patients. “That is roughly 10 percent...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay encouraged Makatizens on Tuesday to donate blood to ensure that there will be sufficient supply for residents who may need transfusion or for medical procedures. Binay said the city government will hold a mass blood donation caravan at the Makati City Hall Building 2 on...
In celebration of the World Heart Day, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Sept. 29, called on the public to donate blood not only to save other’s lives but for their own benefits as well. (Photo from Pixabay) “Habang ang mundo ay tuloy-tuloy na nilalabanan ang COVID-19, nanawagagan...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that for people like him who have health conditions, gyms are absolutely essential and must be reopened. (Photos from Harry Roque's Facebook/ Unsplash) Roque had this to say in a virtual press briefing Monday, Sept. 27, or just three days before a possible...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is in dire need of blood donations as supply is now at a "very critical" level. (Unsplash) The PGH Blood Donor Center is open Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, including holidays. Walk-ins are also accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We encourage voluntary,...
Aside from saving lives, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Sept. 20, underscored the importance of donating blood not only to the recipient but also for the donor. (Photo from Pixabay) Citing the World Health Organization (WHO), the PRC said that donating blood has “unexpected benefits”...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Sept. 16, said that the processing fees for the blood it collects through its facilities are dictated by the government through the Department of Health (DOH). (File photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Although the blood is donated, there are costs...
Why do Filipinos have to pay for blood coming from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) if they get blood donations from citizens? President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang, MANILA BULLETIN) President Duterte left this question in the minds of the viewers of the...
