The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, Jan. 19 said it opened its first-ever blood center in Bukidnon to make it easier for residents to obtain the blood they need. Photo from PRC The organization inaugurated the new center last Jan. 8, which has four state-of-the-art blood refrigeration...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 17, said 34 families or 98 people had been rescued after being stranded at Brgy. Magading in Nabunturan town, Davao de Oro province, due to floods. Photo courtesy of PRC The PRC reported that over 1,000 families across Davao were temporarily staying...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 10 said it is boosting its response capabilities for future mass gatherings after successfully aiding over 800 devotees during the Traslacion 2024 procession. Photo from PRC “The first rule of any of our operations is to prevent injury,” PRC...
The number of individuals who needed its assistance during the 2024 Traslacion on Tuesday, Jan. 9, has reached 700 according to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). (Courtesy of PH Red Cross) As of 8 p.m., PRC records showed that a total of 706 individuals needed assistance during the procession....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has provided assistance to over 600 individuals during the Traslacion 2024 on Tuesday, Jan. 9. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) As of 4 p.m., the PRC summary of assistance updates showed that 608 individuals needed assistance. PRC volunteers checked the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has assisted over 380 individuals as the Traslacion returned on Monday, Jan. 9. (Courtesy of PH Red Cross) As of 11 a.m., the PRC summary of assistance updates showed that there was a total of 382 patients catered to during the procession. Of this number, the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Jan. 6, assured that its assets and volunteers are on standby to assist millions of devotees for Traslacion 2024 at the Quiapo Church and Quirino Grandstand from Jan. 7 to 10. PRC / Manila Bulletin The PRC, in a statement, noted that it will dispatch over...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon expressed sorrow and outrage over the violent killing of a PRC employee’s father during the holiday season. PRC “I denounce the killing of Romeo Lagado, a 59-year-old family man, who was stabbed to death by two...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Dec. 18 distributed hot meals and deployed volunteers to help passengers stranded at ports due to canceled sea trips caused by tropical depression Kabayan. PRC / Manila Bulletin PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon assured the...
By organizing a gift-giving activity, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continued its support at the Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (CHILD) Haus, a temporary shelter for indigent children with cancer undergoing medical treatment in Manila. Photo courtesy of PRC The organization’s...
PRC Chairman and CEO, Dick Gordon (fifth from left) and Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang (seventh from let) receive the donated medicines from Jameson Dy, Dyna Drug Corp. Vice President (sixth from left), and Gary Lee, Managing Director (fourth from left). To honor the legacy of the late Dr. James...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, ordered the immediate deployment of payloaders to help the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya clear areas affected by landslides. Photo courtesy of PRC Through its Nueva Vizcaya Chapter,...
