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...
Filipinos are known for our communal spirit. However, within our complex healthcare landscape, blood banks face an uphill battle in encouraging a culture of consistent, voluntary blood donation. This is essential to meet the ongoing demand for a steady supply of blood units critical for...
A Philippine Army (PA) personnel donates blood during the launching of the two-day blood donation drive by the PA on March 8, 2024 at the PA Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. (Photo by PA) The Philippine Army (PA) is targeting to collect 50,000 blood bags during a two-day blood donation...
PAETE, Laguna – Residents of Barangay Quinale here participated in the second blood-letting activity of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Radio Mindanao Network Foundation on February 22. THE Philippine Red Cross and the Radio Mindanao Network Foundation conduct a blood-letting...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) expressed its appreciation and gratitude to the Radio Mindanao Networks (RMN) Foundation for their continued partnership in ensuring an "adequate" blood supply for the country. Photo from PRC In a statement on Monday, Jan. 29, the two organizations recently held the...
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...
As people are prone to accidents, seasonal illnesses, and the effects of severe weather this holiday season, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Dec. 20 called on the public to become “blood donors.” PRC / Manila Bulletin “This holiday season more of our fellow citizens will need...
