The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received donations like a water tanker and food truck from the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) on Tuesday, Aug. 1. (Photo by Mark Balmores) In a statement issued by PRC, the donations were handed over to PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III and his wife, Kat Yu-Pimentel, mourn the passing of Dr. James Dy, a prominent doctor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and humanitarian worker. “Our family had the privilege of knowing him,” Pimentel said in a statement. “To us and to the many lives he...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed humanitarian aid to thousands of families affected by "Egay" (international name: Doksuri) while bracing to respond to the impact of "Falcon" (international name: Khanun). (Photo courtesy of PRC) In a statement issued on Sunday, July 30, PRC Chairman and...
The 80th Venice International Film Festival starts on Aug. 30. It will take place in Venice Lido. The good news is *Cross My Heart and Hope to Die* by director Sam Manacsa is competing in the Orrizonti short films competition. This is a feat for our young Filipino filmmakers who are pushing...
To boost public awareness of climate change adaptation and mitigation in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Climate Change Commission (CCC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Wednesday, July 26. Representatives of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Climate Change Commission...
Unilever leaders led by Atty. Joseph Fabul; Rondell Torres; and Lavin Gonzaga; alongside PRC Chairman and CEO, Dick Gordon, Secretary General, Dr. Gwendolyn Pang; Assistant Secretary General, Ramon Murillo; and Fund General Manager, Mr. Michael Jalbuena; and Unilever alumnus, Ed Sunico. Unilever...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) assisted 934 motorcycle riders who figured in accidents across the country in the first half of the year 2023. (PRC from Manila Bulletin) As of Tuesday, July 25, PRC data showed that the EMS has responded to 5,843 incidents, of which...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters are on high alert in preparation for the effects of typhoon Egay. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross On Monday, July 24, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon said that the organization is promptly deploying rescue teams, trucks, boats,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) advised that its teams are on standby in various areas in Quezon City for any emergencies during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross In a statement, PRC said that it...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has trained a total of 7,000 people on National Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day to equip necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively in emergencies across the country. (Photo courtesy of PRC) In a statement issued on Thursday, July 20, PRC Chairman...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in collaboration with the Philippine Hairdressers Association (PhilHair), has completed its efforts to provide healthcare services across the country. (Photo courtesy of PRC) In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 18, PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang said that...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malabon, conducted a mass casualty exercise to prepare for possible large-scale disasters. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In a statement issued on Saturday, July 15, PRC said the simulation exercise was...
