The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed water tankers to different areas in Negros Oriental and Cebu as part of the humanitarian organization's continuous efforts for communities hit by Typhoon Odette, it said on Thursday, Jan. 13. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Wednesday, Jan. 12 that it will continue with its relief operations in Bohol, even with the surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman Senator Richard Gordon assured that PRC will still...
More relief aid will reach residents affected by Typhoon Odette, after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) payloaders cleared roads of more debris, the organization said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that they have cleared 2,468 cubic yards of debris...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon personally handed out 470 IV fluid bottles to diarrhea patients in medical tents just outside Siargao District Hospital, the organization said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara As of the writing of this column, the Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 infections, with a positivity rate of 31.7 percent (which apparently is a record high for the country). These numbers push up the active cases to...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sen. Dick Gordon personally visited areas in Surigao City that were hit by Typhoon Odette to lead the aid distribution, the organization said on Friday, Jan. 7. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said in a...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Dick Gordon led on Thursday, Jan. 6 the distribution of the multi-purpose cash grant (MPCG) to 877 individuals in Mandaue while non-food items were provided to affected residents in Talisay in Cebu City. (Photo from...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sen. Dick Gordon was not able to push through with his scheduled visit to Bohol Province on Thursday, Jan. 6 but still tasked the organization to carry on with its "all out" response with the distribution of food and non-food items to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday, Jan. 3 that it distributed a multi-purpose cash grant to 300 families in Bohol to help them recover from the damages brought by Typhoon Odette. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, PRC said it headed to the Municipality...
Finding Answers Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina It is undeniable that most Filipinos are optimists who believe that every New Year always brings renewed hope. The perennial sense of optimism, which can be high even among those who felt Christmas was so sad, has been shown in various surveys...
Philippine boxing icon Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, Dec. 29 backed the Philippine Olympic Committee for its “swift and judicious action” in addressing the ongoing controversy between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vaulting star EJ Obiena. Sen....
FINDING ANSWER Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina Enlightenment is essential and an enlightened citizenry is crucial in attaining prosperity for all Filipinos. This conclusion can be reached as one contemplates on the thinking of Dr. Jose Rizal whose martyrdom 125 years ago will be commemorated by a...
