The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Sept. 3, commemorated the birthday of the former Olongapo's pioneer female mayor, Amelia Gordon. (Photo credit PRC) "We celebrate not just a date on the calendar but a timeless legacy of humanitarianism that continues to inspire...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately provided two bags of a rare blood type after receiving a blood request from the player's national team following an injury sustained during a FIBA World Cup game that required an emergency operation. (Photo courtesy of PRC) PRC on Friday, Sept. 1...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon ordered the immediate delivery of 614 pieces of corrugated galvanized iron (CGI) sheets to the typhoon Egay-affected schools in Cagayan province. (Photo courtesy of PRC) In a statement issued on Wednesday,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partnered with BTS member Jeon Jungkook's fan group Borahae From Manila (BFM) to celebrate his upcoming birthday on Sept. 1, through a bloodletting activity at its National Headquarters in Mandaluyong City. (Photo credit to PRC) The PRC said in a statement on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters nationwide are on alert status in preparation for the effects of Typhoon Goring. (PH Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Saturday, Aug. 26, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon said that the organization’s rescue...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon reiterated the importance of training at least one first aider in every household for emergencies. (Photo courtesy of PRC) “The reason why we are pushing to have a first aider in every community, school, and home...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon urged the public not to abuse the organization's emergency number, "143" as it is meant to save lives. (Photo from Pixabay) “Let us deter abuse and disallow prank calls to PRC’s 143 Hotline because we...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joined humanitarians around the world to celebrate World Humanitarian Day (WHD) on Saturday, Aug. 19. (Photo credits to MB Visual Content) With theme “#NoMatterWhat,” the celebration aims to highlight the significance of delivering life-saving...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon reiterated the significance of accident insurance and promoting a culture of public safety. “We all have to prepare for risks,” Gordon said in a statement on Friday, Aug. 11. Gordon issued this reminder after...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) remained steadfast in its commitment to extend assistance to individuals and communities in Albay after Mayon’s effusive eruptions in the last two months. (Photo Courtesy of PRC) "In times of crisis, the Philippine Red Cross commits to provide aid and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) health caravan held a medical mission in Angono, Rizal that provided essential services to 600 individuals. (Photo courtesy of PRC/Facebook) In a Facebook post on Saturday, Aug. 5, PRC said that the event was organized by the PRC in collaboration with the Local...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has issued a cautionary alert to the public regarding the potential threat of leptospirosis following the recent onslaught of Typhoons Egay and Falcon which have triggered heavy rainfalls and led to floods across several areas nationwide. (Photo courtesy of PRC) PRC...