The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it has provided some assistance to residents in Barili, Cebu who were affected by typhoid and dengue. In a statement, the PRC said it distributed “collapsible jerry cans and aquatabs solution to 606 households from Barangays Mantayupan and Gunting in Barili,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, July 8, announced that it can now administer Covid-19 booster shots to qualified minors 12 to 17 years old. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Hinihikayat ko ang mga magulang na may mga anak na 12 to 17 years old na fully vaccinated na...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon commended the contribution of the Australian government to PRC's Covid-19 response operations. Outgoing Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson receives a certificate of appreciation from Philippine Red Cross Chairman...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Malabon Chapter distributed 500 loaves of bread to 350 families in Barangay Hulong Duhat, Malabon City who were distressed by two weeks of flooding. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) It was caused by high tide and damaged floodgates. The bread loaves were donated by Gardenia...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July with the theme “Sambayanang Pilipino, Nagkakaisa tungo sa Katatagan at Maunlad na Kinabukasan.” (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) “Hinihikayat ko ang ating mga kababayan na laging maging handa...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) assisted 559 motorcycle riders who figured in accidents across the country in the first half of 2022. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) This was based on PRC's data as of Tuesday, July 5. Eighteen percent or 98 accidents happened in Metro Manila....
The Department of Health-Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) issued Certificates of Proficiency for 2022 to all 14 Philippine Red Cross (PRC) molecular laboratories across the country. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) According to a statement released by PRC on Monday, July 4, all 14...
The volunteers and staff of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bohol and Hilongos chapters sent an immediate response to the victims of a passenger vessel that got caught on fire in Bohol. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) As per a statement released by PRC on Tuesday, June 28, their emergency response and relief...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Operations Center sent the PRC Davao Chapter emergency personnel to respond on a fire at Purok 1, Barangay Andili, Mawab, Davao de Oro on June 21. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) According to a statement released by PRC, an ambulance unit was delegated on-site to provide...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) assured the public that they have an adequate supply of blood for dengue patients. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) In a statement released by PRC on Wednesday, June 22, they said that they have already served 700 blood units to 239 dengue patients as of June 20. Based on the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chairman and chief executive officer Senator Richard Gordon encouraged everyone to get tested for Covid-19 promptly for early detection and cure. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) In a statement released on Tuesday, June 21, PRC said that immediate detection of the Covid-19...
For many years now, many Filipinos have been relying on goat husbandry for nutrition and income. Goats are characterized as the “poor man's cow” since they are less expensive than cows but can provide similar benefits. In a 2019 article in Agriculture Online, Central Luzon State...
