Carlos Yulo, the most decorated Filipino gymnast, once honed his discipline and dedication not just in the gym but also as a Red Cross Youth volunteer. Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon with Carlos Yulo In a statement issued on Thursday, Aug. 8, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)...
(L-R) National Voluntary Services Program (NVBSP) at Department of Health Program Manager Marites B. Estrella; Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretary General and Director of Blood Services Christie Monina Nalupta; Wilcon Depot Executive HR Manager Emilio Obispo and President of...
The Philippines has improved its ranking in the global anti-red tape rankings, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) announced. (Photo courtesy of ARTA) “The Philippines proudly climbs three spots in Government Efficiency, ranking 49th in the 2024 World Competitiveness Report by the International...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, July 29, called on the public to contribute to its emergency relief drive to support ongoing disaster operations for those affected by the typhoon. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) With more than 11,800 families staying in over 200 evacuation centers in...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) started on Monday, July 29, its fact-finding inquiry into cases of red-tagging in the country in its efforts to push for legislative measures to address the issue. In a statement, the CHR said its inquiry is part of its conscious efforts to formulate mechanisms...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Sunday, July 28, it will push for legislative measures against red-tagging. The CHR said in a statement that it will draft “its own set of recommendations to various stakeholders on possible legislative reforms, redress mechanisms, and...
Various media groups in the country have called on President Marcos to take concrete steps to support a critical press, which he said “best serves national interest.” President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Betheena Unite) As he delivers his third State of the Nation Address on Monday,...
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...
Individuals and families in Mindanao affected by weather disturbances were assisted and rescued by Philippine Red Cross (PRC) volunteers. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) In a statement issued Tuesday, July 16, the PRC said it conducted rescue operations and extended assistance to those...
By MARIE TONETTE MARTICIO TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said that no cat or pig died from eating allegedly contaminated sardines or tamban in Santa Rita, Samar and this city. BFAR personnel in Samar collect seawater for red tide testing. (BFAR-8) Several cats and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, July 12, announced its plan to conduct a mass cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) event during the National CPR Day on July 17. PRC PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon emphasized that this initiative supports the organization's goal to...
In line with the National Disaster Resilience Month, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided a list of essential items to place in a "Go Bag" to ensure survival during emergency situations. Photo from Pixabay In the first episode of the "Disaster Wais Series," the PRC-Management Services (PRC-DMS)...
