The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) cautioned hospitals against excessive blood processing charges, with PRC Chairman Richard Gordon flagging reports of possible overpricing in some private facilities and stressing the organization’s commitment to affordable blood services. In a statement issued on...
To strengthen and modernize the country’s blood services, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) officially opened the PRC Blood Summit 2026. The three-day summit, held from February 5 to 7 in partnership with Abbott Laboratories and Transfusion Medicine, brings together blood bank personnel, health...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and local partners, on Friday, January 30, launched a simultaneous nationwide relief distribution to assist...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), with support from international humanitarian and health partners, is backing the government-led Ligtas Tigdas: Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA)—a nationwide campaign aimed at protecting millions of Filipino children from measles and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that a total of 100 patients were attended to as of 6 a.m. on Friday, January 9, during the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, highlighting the organization’s swift medical and welfare response to the massive religious gathering. Data from the PRC Safety...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, January 7, said it is gearing up for a full-scale medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying more than 1,200 personnel to safeguard the millions of devotees expected to participate in one of the country’s...
As the Philippines ushers in the New Year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) called on the public to turn goodwill into action by donating blood and giving patients a new lease on life. While holiday festivities may be over, the demand for blood remains constant, PRC said. PRC noted that hospitals...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 16, called on the public to continue donating blood during the holiday season, warning that the annual “lean months” often lead to fewer donors even as hospitals maintain a steady demand for blood for emergencies and medical treatments. In a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said a total of 48 individuals received medical assistance during the “Trillion Peso March for Truth and Accountability” held on Sunday, November 30, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. In its latest update as of 4 p.m., the PRC...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 29, announced a full-scale operational readiness plan ahead of the second “Trillion Peso March for Truth and Accountability,” as tens of thousands are expected to converge at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 15, announced the passing of Governor Rosa Rosal, a revered humanitarian and a pioneering figure in the country’s volunteer movement. In a statement, the PRC expressed its “deepest sadness,” noting that Rosal dedicated more than seven...
Although Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Tuesday, November 11, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to intensify its relief and recovery operations in provinces hardest hit by the storm. According to PRC’s latest situation...
