To assist the communities affected by the strictest level of community quarantine, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has organized rolling kitchens across Metro Manila and nearby provinces to provide ready-to-eat meals. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Magugutom ang mga tao, hindi lahat may...
Mobile wallet application GCash has warned against a fake Facebook account bearing the name of an official of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reportedly used to solicit donations from the public through the app. GCash In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 5, GCash said it has already blocked the said...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has so far vaccinated 67,058 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Of the figure, the humanitarian organization reported that 63,176 people have already been vaccinated through its “Bakuna Centers” nationwide as of July 31. On the other hand, a total...
Seeking to augment its “Hot Meals on Wheels” fleet, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has procured seven additional food trucks to address hunger in the country, especially in communities affected by disasters and calamities. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The additional food trucks are on top...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has warned the public against fake social media and mobile wallet accounts posing as one of its officials being reportedly used for fraudulent transactions. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) “The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public of the fake...
The Philippine Red Cross has deployed its assets and personnel to assist in rescue operations in Marikina City, as the Marikina River swelled over the weekend due to heavy rains. Photo from Philippine Red Cross “We immediately deployed the amphibian together with our Water and Search and Rescue...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public vs leptospirosis this typhoon season. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) As typhoon “Fabian” continues to leave many areas flooded, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, July 22, warned the public of the risk of leptospirosis. “Hygiene and...
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged eligible Filipinos to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots as the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to pose a threat. "Magpabakuna! Mahalaga ang pagpapabakuna upang labanan ang COVID-19 (Get vaccinated! Vaccination is important...
A food truck, satellite phones and other equipment worth P4.5 million were donated to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) by the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) on Monday, July 19. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The PRC was the beneficiary of millions worth of equipment from the CRC through the Philippines...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has so far conducted 3.5 million coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests nationwide. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon said they have already conducted a total of 3,548,583 tests —both reverse...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has so far vaccinated over 37,000 people against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Philippine Red Cross Facebook page) PRC biomolecular laboratories chief Dr. Paulyn Ubial said as of July 18, the country’s premier humanitarian organization has vaccinated a total of...
While the new Delta coronavirus variant should not stir up panic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged the public to stay alert and be more vigilant amidst the threat of the said variant, which - according to experts - is highly contagious. Vaccination at the PRC Hemodialysis Center in Port Area,...