Despite the recent drop in reported new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged the public to keep their “guard up.” (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “Ang pagbaba ng kaso ng (The decrease in) COVID-19 cases does not mean we should let our guard down,” said...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that all the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of its Chairman, Senator Richard Gordon, from 2004 to 2010, have already been liquidated and audited. PRC Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a...
Survivors and surviving families of the submerged fishing boat last month received support and assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN “Nakikiramay ang buong Philippine Red Cross at ako sa mga namatay sa trahedya (The entire Philippine Red Cross and...
Staff members and volunteers of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) from the Ilocos Norte Chapter vaccinated over 1,000 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Mabisa ang lahat ng bakuna at nakakaligtas ito ng buhay (All vaccines are effective and they...
A month after Batanes was ravaged by Typhoon “Kiko,” the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to provide much needed aid to the communities affected. Photo from Philippine Red Cross The PRC is targeting to help 500 families who were severely affected by the typhoon from the municipalities of...
Amidst misinformation regarding fees, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to serve people who are in need of blood. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN From January to October this year, the PRC Blood Services has given free blood to 10,613 indigent patients. “That is roughly 10 percent...
To provide ready-to-eat meals to 200 lockdown affected residents, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) sent out its “Hot Meals On Wheels” to the province of Cavite. (Philippine Red Cross / FILE PHOTO) “Patuloy ang ating paghahatid ng pag-asa sa pamamagitan ng food truck sa Cavite upang matulungan...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) expressed readiness to vaccinate children against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) once a written directive has been released. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “We will vaccinate whomever the government wants us to prioritize,” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
Local chapters of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) were directed to stay alert and ready to respond to any disturbance brought by Tropical Depression (TD) “Lannie.” Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN PRC chapters, especially those in the Visayas region, were instructed to send updates to the...
As various parts of the country prepare for another weather disturbance, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged households in affected areas to be typhoon-ready. After “Lannie” developed into a Tropical Depression (TD), the PRC on Monday, Oct. 4, proposed “three easy steps” to prepare the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Oct. 3, is urging more senior citizens to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Photo from Philippine Red Cross In a statement, the humanitarian organization has expressed its strong support to the World Health Organization’s (WHO)...
Despite the raging pandemic, many Filipinos are forced to risk their health in order to perform various tasks. (Photo from Unsplash) Majority of adults need to go to work. Aside from this, they need to shop for groceries and other essentials. Without face-to-face classes, many parents also need to...
