The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday turned over a food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) that can be used to provide hot meals to people affected by disasters and emergencies. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Inchul Kim and PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon at the food...
When it comes to preventing the further spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), vaccination is as important as wearing a mask, social distancing, and proper hygiene. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “There’s still a lot of good information about COVID-19 vaccines that should be conveyed to the...
To serve asymptomatic patients from the City of Makati, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has partnered with the Makati local government unit (LGU) and converted unused dormitories in Makati Science High School (MSHS) into a 56-bed capacity isolation facility. (Screengrab during the virtual MOA...
Speaking as the Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senator Richard Gordon said that the government’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has not been “bad” so far. Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (KEVIN...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is expected to hit three million coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing this week according to its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN Gordon, during an ANC interview on Monday, May 17, said that...
After promptly responding to the fire that broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) called for the “overhaul” of the state-owned hospital. PRC Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU/MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman and Chief...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) actively assisted in the evacuation of patients and suppression of the fire that broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila early Sunday morning, May 16. (PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) Citing its mantra of "being always first, always ready, and...
Speaking as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Senator Richard Gordon expressed deep concern about the prospect of vaccines that will expire in June. (Daniel Schludi / UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) With about 1.5 million Astra Zenica doses expiring this...
In order to expand its vaccination services, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is planning to establish at least three vaccination centers in each chapter nationwide. Philippine Red Cross (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) “The Red Cross has the manpower, the resources, and the compassion to reach out to our...
To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) asked the national government to include the family and household members of healthcare and economic frontliners in its vaccination priority list. Philippine Red Cross (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC...
The government was urged by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to “intensify” its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination efforts to ensure that more Filipinos will be protected by the deadly virus. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) “The government really has to intensify its immunization...
Government officials and representatives from both local and international organizations commended the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon for promptly responding to emergencies regardless of its nature. The Philippine Red Cross...
