The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) extended assistance to the family of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) so they could bring home the remains of their loved one who died of cardiac arrest early this month. Philippine Red Cross helps bring home the remains of an OFW who died in Dubai early this month....
Despite the challenges brought by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to assist and expand its services to those in need - particularly patients with chronic kidney disease and their relatives. Kidney failure is one of the top 10 leading...
The results of the saliva-based reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests conducted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are now included in all official laboratory results done in the Philippines. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is the 'only organization' approved by the DOH to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, June 23, said that it has established six vaccination centers in the National Capital Region (NCR) after receiving 10,000 doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines from the government. Vaccination at PRC Hemodialysis Center in Port Area, Manila...
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a “memorandum” which provides the inclusion of the Philippine Red Cross’ positive saliva test results in the national tally of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) This was disclosed by PRC consultant...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has so far paid about P5.5 billion to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for the humanitarian organization’s coronavirus testing services, an official said Saturday, June 19. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (MANILA BULLETIN) “Ang sa...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday urged the public to donate blood as she expressed alarm over the dwindling blood donations over the past year. Hontiveros noted many hospitals are now starting to catch up on various medical procedures that were postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon did not hold back his words in urging the public to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in order to avail of the protection that the jabs provide. Philippine Red Cross Chairman Sen. Richard...
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday turned over a food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) that can be used to provide hot meals to people affected by disasters and emergencies. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Inchul Kim and PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon at the food...
When it comes to preventing the further spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), vaccination is as important as wearing a mask, social distancing, and proper hygiene. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “There’s still a lot of good information about COVID-19 vaccines that should be conveyed to the...
To serve asymptomatic patients from the City of Makati, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has partnered with the Makati local government unit (LGU) and converted unused dormitories in Makati Science High School (MSHS) into a 56-bed capacity isolation facility. (Screengrab during the virtual MOA...
Speaking as the Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senator Richard Gordon said that the government’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has not been “bad” so far. Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (KEVIN...
