In celebration of the World Heart Day, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Sept. 29, called on the public to donate blood not only to save other’s lives but for their own benefits as well. (Photo from Pixabay) “Habang ang mundo ay tuloy-tuloy na nilalabanan ang COVID-19, nanawagagan...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is in dire need of blood donations as supply is now at a "very critical" level. (Unsplash) The PGH Blood Donor Center is open Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, including holidays. Walk-ins are also accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We encourage voluntary,...
Aside from saving lives, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Sept. 20, underscored the importance of donating blood not only to the recipient but also for the donor. (Photo from Pixabay) Citing the World Health Organization (WHO), the PRC said that donating blood has “unexpected benefits”...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Sept. 16, said that the processing fees for the blood it collects through its facilities are dictated by the government through the Department of Health (DOH). (File photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Although the blood is donated, there are costs...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Saturday, Sept. 4, that people who got vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may still donate their blood. Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon said in a statement that “the need for blood does...
As it continues to dispense blood even during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that its blood supply continues to dwindle - especially the rare RH negative blood type. (FILE PHOTO / PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) “The entire Red Cross organization is busy...
In a bid to save as many children's lives, at least 50 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Cavite have donated blood for the young patients battling cancer. The PCG personnel participated in the bloodletting activity held in Rosario Elementary School in Rosario, Cavite on Friday,...
While blood itself is free of charge since this comes from donations, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) explained why there is a need for the organization to collect fees for blood. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) “Hindi natin binabayaran ang dugo, dahil ang dugo, voluntary na binibigay yan...
Two rookie policemen in Negros Oriental did not hesitate to donate their blood to save the life of a woman who figured in an accident in Dauin town last week. Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), commended on Thursday, June 17, Patrolman Reynald Tayko and...
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Auxiliary conducted a blood donation drive to address the demand of blood supply in Davao City on Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the PCG District Southeastern Mindanao) Individuals who are planning to donate blood no longer need to undergo an...
Filipinos, especially the youth, were urged by the Department of Health (DOH) to donate blood. DOH/MB In a statement, the Health department said this is to ensure a sustainable supply of blood products, especially during the course of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The DOH revealed...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday urged the public to donate blood as she expressed alarm over the dwindling blood donations over the past year. Hontiveros noted many hospitals are now starting to catch up on various medical procedures that were postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
