The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) organized a fundraising event called “Congee For a Cause” to support its Blood Samaritan Program. PRC / Manila Bulletin The PRC said that this initiative aimed to provide financial assistance to indigent patients who need blood transfusions but cannot afford to...
PRC Chairman and CEO, Dick Gordon (fifth from left) and Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang (seventh from let) receive the donated medicines from Jameson Dy, Dyna Drug Corp. Vice President (sixth from left), and Gary Lee, Managing Director (fourth from left). To honor the legacy of the late Dr. James...
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Richard Gordon extended his sincere sympathy to the families of passengers who died and to the injured in the bus accident that occurred on the "killer road" in Barangay Igbucagay, Antique. Photo from PRC In a statement...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, ordered the immediate deployment of payloaders to help the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya clear areas affected by landslides. Photo courtesy of PRC Through its Nueva Vizcaya Chapter,...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Secretary-General Gwen Pang issued a call to action, encouraging everyone to work together to improve road safety in the Philippines. Photo from PRC Pang stressed the need for action from humanitarian organizations, governments, and agencies to ensure safer roads for...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the country’s leading humanitarian organization, emphasized in a statement on Monday, Dec. 4, the power of community-based volunteering through its Red Cross 143 (RC143) program. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin With over two million volunteers across the country,...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon offered its organization continuous support on Monday, Dec. 4, to the families of the victims of the Marawi bombing incident. Phoro courtesy of PRC In a statement, Gordon assured the public that the organization...
Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Surigao del Sur and nearby provinces, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed its Red Cross 143 (RC143) volunteers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel to provide aid to affected communities. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin "With thousands of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced its intensified efforts to raise awareness about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and prevent its spread as the country marks World AIDS Day. PRC / Manila Bulletin In a statement released on Saturday, Dec. , the PRC noted its chapters nationwide will...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Friday, Nov. 24, that aid has been provided to thousands of families in Luzon and Visayas affected by the low-pressure area (LPA) and shearline-induced rains. Photo credit to PRC The PRC shared that as of Nov. 23, it has served over 3,300 hot meals in Northern...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon urged humanitarian leaders to act resolutely in protecting the children, women, wounded, and vulnerable in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo from PRC In a speech at a conference in Vietnam on Nov. 22,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Wednesday, Nov. 22 that food donations have been given to students at Villamor Air Base Elementary School, including Red Cross Youth, by its partners, Barilla and the Marriott Hotel Manila. Photo from PRC The PRC expressed gratitude to its partners for...