The San Juan City local government, in partnership with JCI Philippines, launched the country's first canine blood bank as part of its efforts in improving its healthcare services to San Juaneños' pets. The kick-off ceremony was held at the city hall and was attended by San Juan City Councilor...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez said that 47 donors joined in the blood donation drive conducted at Ospital ng Parañaque II on Thursday, June 22. Mayor Eric Olivarez together with blood donors during the blood donation drive/Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO Olivarez said the blood...
CARIGARA, Leyte – In support of the National Women's Month Celebration, over 200 women here donated blood in a bloodletting activity organized by the Local Government Unit on Thursday, March 23. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. said they did not expect to exceed their initial target since they invited few...
The blood relic of an early Church martyr St. Philomena liquified at a Benedictine monastery in the southern city of Iligan after a holy mass to welcome the relics of St. Padre Pio. St. Philomena (Catholic Online) In a video on social media, Fr. Romeo Desuyo, a priest from the Archdiocese of Cebu,...
There is an increased number of accidents and emergencies during the holiday season, hence the need for adequate or more blood supply in blood centers, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, Dec. 24. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross This sufficiency in blood supply will be achieved...
Marking the official launch of Filipino youth gaming and lifestyle brand, Minana , the “The Greatness is in our blood” fan-based event will take place on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Trinoma Mall, Quezon City in Manila. In line with Minana’s vision to build a leading Filipino youth...
All it takes is just one poke to save lives While blood donation drives are often conducted, blood shortages remain pressing in low to middle-income countries. Blood donation activities were reduced during the height of Covid-19, making it even more challenging for the Philippines to provide blood...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano who will be celebrating her birthday on Aug. 16, gave about 280 children an advanced birthday treat at the Star City on Thursday, Aug. 11. Rubiano joined the 280 children from the city who all enjoyed the different rides at the Star City as well as the food. She...
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando reported on Monday, August 1, that the Provincial Health Office has collected a total of 252 bags of blood through the Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos. The program was conducted in cooperation with the...
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro recognized on Saturday, July 30, the heroic deeds of the ‘life savers’ in the province during the observance of the “Blood Donors Month”. Fernando thanked all the donors who consistently donated blood to save lives, including...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately sent eight bags of blood to the Quirino Memorial Medical Center where a survivor of the Ateneo de Manila University shooting incident is being treated. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) “With the direction of Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon, the Philippine...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, July 23, that the organization has provided over 40 percent of the country’s blood requirement for dengue cases this year. A Philippine Red Cross volunteer collects blood from a donor during a recent mobile blood drive in Bauang, La Union. (Photo...
