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 Las Piñas City government will conduct a two-day blood-letting activity in response to the growing demand for blood in hospitals and health care facilities. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the blood-letting will be held at the Las Piñas Café located at the City Hall compound on July 25 and...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez said that 47 donors joined in the blood donation drive conducted at Ospital ng Parañaque II on Thursday, June 22. Mayor Eric Olivarez together with blood donors during the blood donation drive/Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO Olivarez said the blood...
CARIGARA, Leyte – In support of the National Women's Month Celebration, over 200 women here donated blood in a bloodletting activity organized by the Local Government Unit on Thursday, March 23. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. said they did not expect to exceed their initial target since they invited few...
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...
All it takes is just one poke to save lives While blood donation drives are often conducted, blood shortages remain pressing in low to middle-income countries. Blood donation activities were reduced during the height of Covid-19, making it even more challenging for the Philippines to provide blood...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano who will be celebrating her birthday on Aug. 16, gave about 280 children an advanced birthday treat at the Star City on Thursday, Aug. 11. Rubiano joined the 280 children from the city who all enjoyed the different rides at the Star City as well as the food. She...
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando reported on Monday, August 1, that the Provincial Health Office has collected a total of 252 bags of blood through the Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos. The program was conducted in cooperation with the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, July 23, that the organization has provided over 40 percent of the country’s blood requirement for dengue cases this year. A Philippine Red Cross volunteer collects blood from a donor during a recent mobile blood drive in Bauang, La Union. (Photo...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that the organization is strengthening its blood donation campaign in line with the increasing number of dengue cases in the country. (Philippine Red Cross) The PRC announced that as of July 13, it has already dispensed 2,267 blood units to 774 dengue patients....
The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public to donate blood in order to help save lives. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement in observance of the "National Blood Donors Month." DOH LOGO “Sparing 15 minutes of your time can save at least three lives,” said...
OTTAWA, Canada -- Canada announced Thursday a lifting of restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men that dates back to the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. Instead, donors will be screened for high-risk sexual behaviors, regardless of gender or sexuality. "Under the new...
