To meet the needs of communities who lost access to clean and safe drinking water in the aftermath of Christmas Day flooding across several parts of Mindanao, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed a water tanker Misamis Occidental. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Water is absolutely...
Two emergency medical teams and six firefighting volunteers were dispatched by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in a fire that broke out in Navotas City fish port on New Year's Eve. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross PRC said that the volunteers and medical teams were from its Malabon and Caloocan City...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, Dec. 30, issued reminders and guidelines for the safe usage of fireworks and firecrackers this upcoming New Year's Eve celebration. People watch fireworks display that light up the night sky over Quezon Memorial Circle on New Year's celebration, Jan. 1,...
2022 Volkswagen T-Cross SE with AID The relatively new T-Cross — launched in May 2021 — receives a mild tech upgrade one year after. Before we get to the new stuff, here is my take on its looks, features, and performance. Its body isn’t as avant-garde as other crossovers, and that shouldn’t...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday, Dec. 26 that it rescued 176 residents from 10 Gingoog City barangays affected by flash floods in Misamis Oriental on Christmas Day. (Screenshot from Philippine Red Cross Facebook video) PRC said that it deployed its water search and rescue (WASAR)...
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...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon were commended by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the organization's innovative crisis response and community-level services. Photo from PRC “The innovations you have...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)'s RC143 volunteers are on full alert and standby in case of emergencies and hazards during the holiday celebrations. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross This was said by PRC in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The RC143 volunteers from 102 chapters nationwide were...
One hundred fifty indigents from Isla Puting Bato Tondo, Manila receive early Christmas gifts from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and BancNet. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Grocery items and food packs including pansit, chicken, and rice were distributed to the individuals in a gift-giving...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducted a bloodletting activity in partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP) Office of the President, Philippine Association of University Women - UP Chapter, NowhereToGoButUP Foundation Inc., and SamaSamaTulongTulong volunteer group. Courtesy of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that Red Cross 143 is on standby amid the reported rising cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in the country. (Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) "PRC’s Health Services Team has alerted all our 100+ chapters — and our...
The Senate has adopted a resolution honoring Filipino-British nurse May Richell A. Cestina-Parsons for bagging the prestigious George Cross Award from the British government. Senate Resolution No. 320, introduced by Sen. Imee Marcos was unanimously adopted by the Upper Chamber on Wednesday,...
