The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Saturday, Oct. 26, that it has dispatched a second wave of humanitarian aid to provinces devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard “Dick” Gordon,...
A total of 592 examinees passed the Chemists Licensure Examination, and 2,110 passed the Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) this October. (PRC) The PRC, on Oct. 21, announced that 592 out of 1,088 passed the Chemists Licensure...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Oct. 23, announced that it is dispatching a comprehensive humanitarian caravan to the provinces most affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) “The impact of this typhoon took us by surprise,” PRC Chairman and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Oct. 21, announced that it has activated its resources, chapters, and volunteers in response to Tropical Cyclone Kristine entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “We are always ready for action,”...
Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa on Saturday, Oct. 19, urged new doctors to embrace public service by joining the Department of Health (DOH). (DOH) In a statement, Herbosa congratulated the new Filipino physicians who passed the Physicians Licensure Examinations (PLE) 2024 held this month. The...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Saturday, Oct. 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 candidates passed the October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE). (Courtesy of PRC) Isaac Edron Jones, from Davao Medical School Foundation, topped the October PLE with an 89.33...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Oct. 9, expressed its commitment and preparedness to assist Lebanon in the wake of deadly airstrikes that have displaced approximately 1.2 million individuals. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) "We see in the news the devastating impact of the...
As part of its swift response to calamities, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Oct. 1, announced that it has provided hot meals and medicines to many people affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon). (Courtesy of Philippine Red...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that it has heightened its readiness in anticipation of the La Niña phenomenon, which is expected to intensify the arrival of four to seven tropical cyclones in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the final quarter of...
A total of 70 units of 6.5KVa Honda generator sets from Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI) were donated to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support its humanitarian operations. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon and Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) President Sayaka Arai watch as Red...
In line with the celebration of World First Aid Day (WFAD) 2024, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Friday, Sept. 13, that it will launch its first-ever Nationwide First Aid Olympics. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) With the theme, “First Aid and Sports,” this year’s...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Sept. 3, appealed for donations to support those affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Storm Enteng (internationally named Yagi). Residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, wade through floodwaters caused by heavy rains...