TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 Press Corps and the 8th Infantry Division Press Corps joined forces with the police and military to donate blood and address the supply shortage here. In collaboration with the Leyte Police Provincial Office, Tacloban City Police Office, Philippine Red...
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...
Reaffirming its commitment to delivering timely humanitarian assistance, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Wednesday, October 8, that it has augmented the blood supply of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) to aid patients injured in the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu ....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has opened its first medical tent at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City and reported a surge in blood donations from Cebuanos after the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Cebu earlier this week. The facility, now fully operational, is...
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Philippines tonight, Sept. 7 to 8, with the Moon expected to glow a deep red for one hour, 22 minutes, and 54 seconds, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The eclipse will begin at 11:27...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol was recognized for outstanding efforts in promoting voluntary blood donation and strengthening community health services. The province received the Apolinario Mabini Award from the Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) during the 2025 Regional Blood Summit...
The building of Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) turned red on Tuesday night, June 10, as it called on the public to donate blood after the hospital recorded a low supply in its blood bank. "The hospital is currently low on blood supply. We urgently need donors to save lives. If anyone wishes to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) inaugurated the PRC-Laguna Chapter City of Santa Rosa, Laguna branch blood facility on Thursday, Feb. 20, further strengthening its humanitarian presence and blood services in the province. PHILIPPINE Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang, PRC...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 17, expressed its readiness to supply blood to patients across the country as dengue cases continue to surge. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “I always remind everyone that the Red Cross is ready to provide blood anytime,...
To mark National Heroes Day this year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) coordinated simultaneous mass blood donation drives at 24 locations across the country. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) This extensive effort carried out on Aug. 25, aimed to honor the heroism of the nation's...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) marked National Blood Donor Month on Tuesday, July 16, by signing a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate on medical and welfare services with 19 organizations, institutions, and government agencies. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “We are...
To fund the construction of a new building that will serve as the primary blood center in Cavite, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a P60 million donation from the Okada Foundation. Photo shows PRC Cavite Chapter treasurer Lucy Beltran, PRC Cavite Chapter fund generation committee chairperson...
