The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, October 1, announced that it has deployed medical and emergency response teams after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, on Tuesday night. PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon said staff and volunteers were immediately mobilized to...
An NC-212i light transport aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) carrying 11 individuals during a proficiency flight suffered a tire burst upon landing at the Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan late Friday afternoon, Sept. 12. Col. Ma Christina Basco, PAF spokesperson, said the aircraft with...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, August 19, announced that it has further strengthened its emergency and disaster response capabilities with the turnover of its 180th ambulance unit. In a statement, PRC said the turnover, which took place on August 18, marks a “milestone” that...
BACOLOD CITY – The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, an apex hospital of the Department of Health in Negros Island Region, is renovating its emergency room starting next month. An apex hospital is defined as an end-referral hospital offering specialized services and...
Just days after a massive fire displaced hundreds of residents in Tondo, Manila, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended over P13.5 million in emergency cash assistance to help affected families recover and rebuild. A total of 900 families received P15,109 each through...
More patient transport vehicles (PTVs) were distributed by President Marcos, this time, in Mindanao. Marcos led the turnover of emergency vehicles intended for the cities and municipalities in Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lanao del Sur and Isabela City in Basilan. A...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, July 31 warned the public about text messages that falsely claim emergency cash assistance is being provided to flood-affected residents in Metro Manila. The agency explained that the messages are part of a scam that deceives...
The Marikina City local government received motorized rescue boats from Grab Philippines to further boost its disaster and emergency response capabilities, especially in times of typhoons and severe flooding. Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro led the turnover ceremony together with Grab Country head...
To ensure the unhampered delivery of relief goods and essential supplies amid continuous rains, personnel from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have been deployed to assist government and private vehicles navigating flood-hit roads. “Under the guidance of [Department of Transportation]...
DAGUPAN CITY – A 55-year-old man who had a health emergency was saved due to the swift response of the police in Sison, Pangasinan. Citing a report from the Sison police station, Police Regional Office-1 Director Police Brig. Gen. Dindo Reyes, in a press conference on Thursday, said the 911...
When emergencies strike without warning, every second can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is making sure no call for help goes unanswered—with 178 ambulance units and highly trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams ready to respond...
As the rainy season begins, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced that it has mobilized its volunteers and prepositioned essential resources nationwide to ensure a swift response to potential emergencies—including floods, landslides, and other weather-related disasters. “The Philippine Red...
