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....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has provided assistance to over 600 individuals during the Traslacion 2024 on Tuesday, Jan. 9. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) As of 4 p.m., the PRC summary of assistance updates showed that 608 individuals needed assistance. PRC volunteers checked the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has assisted over 380 individuals as the Traslacion returned on Monday, Jan. 9. (Courtesy of PH Red Cross) As of 11 a.m., the PRC summary of assistance updates showed that there was a total of 382 patients catered to during the procession. Of this number, the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday, Jan. 8, that it is deploying a high-tech communication network to ensure that communication lines are open despite the planned cell phone signal shutdown during this year's traditional Traslacion. PRC / Manila Bulletin In the procession set for Jan. 9,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Jan. 7, issued safety guidelines and reminders in anticipation of the large number of devotees at the Quirino Grandstand from Jan. 7 to 9 to witness this year’s Traslacion. PRC / Manila Bulletin PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Jan. 6, assured that its assets and volunteers are on standby to assist millions of devotees for Traslacion 2024 at the Quiapo Church and Quirino Grandstand from Jan. 7 to 10. PRC / Manila Bulletin The PRC, in a statement, noted that it will dispatch over...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon expressed sorrow and outrage over the violent killing of a PRC employee’s father during the holiday season. PRC “I denounce the killing of Romeo Lagado, a 59-year-old family man, who was stabbed to death by two...
As people are prone to accidents, seasonal illnesses, and the effects of severe weather this holiday season, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Dec. 20 called on the public to become “blood donors.” PRC / Manila Bulletin “This holiday season more of our fellow citizens will need...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Dec. 18 distributed hot meals and deployed volunteers to help passengers stranded at ports due to canceled sea trips caused by tropical depression Kabayan. PRC / Manila Bulletin PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon assured the...
By organizing a gift-giving activity, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continued its support at the Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (CHILD) Haus, a temporary shelter for indigent children with cancer undergoing medical treatment in Manila. Photo courtesy of PRC The organization’s...
