The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Oct. 9, expressed its commitment and preparedness to assist Lebanon in the wake of deadly airstrikes that have displaced approximately 1.2 million individuals. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) "We see in the news the devastating impact of the...
As part of its swift response to calamities, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Oct. 1, announced that it has provided hot meals and medicines to many people affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon). (Courtesy of Philippine Red...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that it has heightened its readiness in anticipation of the La Niña phenomenon, which is expected to intensify the arrival of four to seven tropical cyclones in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the final quarter of...
A total of 70 units of 6.5KVa Honda generator sets from Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI) were donated to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support its humanitarian operations. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon and Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) President Sayaka Arai watch as Red...
In line with the celebration of World First Aid Day (WFAD) 2024, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Friday, Sept. 13, that it will launch its first-ever Nationwide First Aid Olympics. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) With the theme, “First Aid and Sports,” this year’s...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Sept. 3, appealed for donations to support those affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Storm Enteng (internationally named Yagi). Residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, wade through floodwaters caused by heavy rains...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that it had concluded its 12-day leptospirosis response operations at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) and San Lazaro Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) According to the PRC, this effort aimed to...
To mark National Heroes Day this year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) coordinated simultaneous mass blood donation drives at 24 locations across the country. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) This extensive effort carried out on Aug. 25, aimed to honor the heroism of the nation's...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday, Aug. 23 that 11,121 out of 22,539 passed the Licensure Examination for Criminologists. The exam was administered by the Board of Criminology on July 31 and Aug. 1–2 at 22 testing centers across the country. Alyssa Eliana Nazaire...
Amid rising dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Aug. 21, announced that it has activated a comprehensive dengue outbreak response plan. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) As the major blood supplier in the country, the PRC said that the implementation...
In recognition of the assistance provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) awarded the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), led by Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benjamin William. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon (center right)...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) officials and dignitaries at the groundbreaking ceremony of the PRC Cavite Chapter's new headquarters at the Vermosa Complex in Imus City, Cavite. Photo courtesy of Vermosa/Facebook. Okada Foundation, Inc.'s (OFI) president, James Lorenzana, was among the...
