Over 30,000 individuals affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine have received assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).(Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the PRC said it has delivered various humanitarian services to over...
In the wake of the back-to-back landfalls of Severe Tropical Storms Kristine and Leon, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29, that it will mobilize 2,297 committed first aiders from 98 chapters and branches nationwide to assist Filipinos during this year’s observance of All...
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 WFAD...
Former Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday, September 1 hailed the Office of the Ombudsman’s filing of graft charges against former health secretary Francisco Duque III, former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) undersecretary Christopher Lao and other government officials involved in the...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon underscored the importance of “upholding humanity in conflict” during the observance of International Humanitarian Law Day (IHL) on Monday, Aug. 12.Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Philippine Red Cross Chairman...
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 establishing...
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...
To ensure the continued provision of response to disasters and mass casualty incidents, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, June 14, announced that it renewed its partnership with the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS).(Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) “We are focused, fast,...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chairman Richard Gordon urged scholars at the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine to strive to be extraordinary citizens by becoming the nation’s best doctors.From left, UP College of Public Health Dean Dr. Fernando...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard J. Gordon received recognition from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for his outstanding response leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic.(Photo from Philippine Red Cross) In...
Filipinos should draw inspiration from Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino to defend the Philippines shores and the first Asian to successfully repel a colonial occupation, former senator Richard “Dick” Gordon said. Gordon, former tourism secretary, also said Lapu-Lapu’s life should...
