After promptly responding to the fire that broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) called for the “overhaul” of the state-owned hospital. PRC Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU/MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman and Chief...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) actively assisted in the evacuation of patients and suppression of the fire that broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila early Sunday morning, May 16. (PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) Citing its mantra of "being always first, always ready, and...
Speaking as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Senator Richard Gordon expressed deep concern about the prospect of vaccines that will expire in June. (Daniel Schludi / UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) With about 1.5 million Astra Zenica doses expiring this...
In order to expand its vaccination services, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is planning to establish at least three vaccination centers in each chapter nationwide. Philippine Red Cross (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) “The Red Cross has the manpower, the resources, and the compassion to reach out to our...
To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) asked the national government to include the family and household members of healthcare and economic frontliners in its vaccination priority list. Philippine Red Cross (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC...
The government was urged by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to “intensify” its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination efforts to ensure that more Filipinos will be protected by the deadly virus. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) “The government really has to intensify its immunization...
Government officials and representatives from both local and international organizations commended the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon for promptly responding to emergencies regardless of its nature. The Philippine Red Cross...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday expressed the belief that he is qualified to be the next president of the Philippines but is still pondering whether or not to pursue this possibility for the upcoming May 2022 national elections. Gordon said he believes it is imperative that those gunning for the...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continues to overwhelm the country’s healthcare system, leaving hospitals scrambling to accommodate patients who need urgent medical attention. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin Recognizing the need for more health facilities in these challenging...
National Task Force (NTF) Deputy Chief Implementer and Testing Czar Vince Dizon said Metro Manila's positivity rate dropped to 17 percent due to the implementation of stricter community quarantines. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual Palace briefing, Dizon attributed the decline to the...
Travelers could have the option to take a saliva-based coronavirus test prior to domestic travel in case a local government unit (LGU) of destination decides to keep such health protocol, a Palace official said Thursday. (Photo by Jansen Romero / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary...
The PBA is set to complete a partnership with the Philippine Red Cross for the vaccination and testing of its players and teams. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said finer details are being finalized with the PRC chaired by Senator Richard Gordon in order for the league to secure vaccines from...
