MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) are great at hauling cargo and transporting people. But they surely aren’t top-of-mind if you want a stylish or sporty vehicle. You might have to choose from pricier offerings from the SUV or (sport) sedan segments. If you are budget-conscious, like most Filipinos...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) joined forces to empower urban communities and prepare them for crises and disasters. ( PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang and PCUP chair Undersecretary Elpidio Jordan Jr. together with other officials during...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 31 announced the expansion of its scholarship program for medical students at the University of the Philippines-College of Medicine (UPCM). Photo from PRC PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon made the announcement while...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) expressed its appreciation and gratitude to the Radio Mindanao Networks (RMN) Foundation for their continued partnership in ensuring an "adequate" blood supply for the country. Photo from PRC In a statement on Monday, Jan. 29, the two organizations recently held the...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon on Saturday, Jan. 20, lauded volunteers for rescuing flood and landslide victims in Davao, while commending Cebu preparations for Sinulog festivities. PRC / Manila Bulletin In Davao, the PRC said in a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, Jan. 19 said it opened its first-ever blood center in Bukidnon to make it easier for residents to obtain the blood they need. Photo from PRC The organization inaugurated the new center last Jan. 8, which has four state-of-the-art blood refrigeration...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 17, said 34 families or 98 people had been rescued after being stranded at Brgy. Magading in Nabunturan town, Davao de Oro province, due to floods. Photo courtesy of PRC The PRC reported that over 1,000 families across Davao were temporarily staying...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) boosted its emergency response in Mindanao with the deployment of 13 upgraded Volunteer Emergency Response Vehicles (VERVs) in Mindanao chapters. Photo from PRC The organization said on Sunday, Jan. 14, its PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Jan. 14, said it has deployed emergency medical stations and units to provide emergency medical services (EMS) and welfare services for this year’s Sinulog festival. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin In a statement, the organization said two rescue boats,...
In response to the struggles of communities with water interruptions, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in a statement on Friday, Jan. 12, said the organization acted quickly to provide a water tanker to Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Photo courtesy of PRC The PRC reported that since Jan. 4, more...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 10 said it is boosting its response capabilities for future mass gatherings after successfully aiding over 800 devotees during the Traslacion 2024 procession. Photo from PRC “The first rule of any of our operations is to prevent injury,” PRC...
The number of individuals who needed its assistance during the 2024 Traslacion on Tuesday, Jan. 9, has reached 700 according to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). (Courtesy of PH Red Cross) As of 8 p.m., PRC records showed that a total of 706 individuals needed assistance during the procession....
