President Duterte warned Commission on Audit (COA) Chairman Michael Aguinaldo that failure on his part to lead an audit of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) would constitute a violation not only the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, but of the Constitution itself. President Rodrigo Duterte (left)...
President Duterte insisted that he is not attacking the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) but is only demanding transparency from the organization as he insisted on having it audited by the Commission on Audit (COA). President Rodrigo Duterte and Philippine Red Cross chairman Senator Richard Gordon (FILE...
Despite the numerous challenges brought by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to work tirelessly by reaching out to the most vulnerable. “Kahit anong mangyari, hinding hindi titigil ang Red Cross (No matter what happens, the Red Cross...
Aside from saving lives, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Sept. 20, underscored the importance of donating blood not only to the recipient but also for the donor. (Photo from Pixabay) Citing the World Health Organization (WHO), the PRC said that donating blood has “unexpected benefits”...
As far as 1Sambayan convenor Etta Rosales is concerned, the "good word" from the Senate's investigations on the alleged corruption in the government's purchase of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) supplies last year must be spread among Filipinos. 1Sambayan convenor Etta Rosales (Screenshot from Zoom...
Senators on Sunday paid tribute to former Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman for her contribution to humanitarian assistance and relief operations in the country during her stint in government. Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Soliman “led a life full of love,...
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, September 18, expressed his support for Senator Richard Gordon and the Senate's ongoing inquiry into the government's purchase of COVID-19 supplies. In this file photo taken September 11, 2017, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Senator Richard Gordon (right)...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will further strengthen its pandemic response efforts after receiving P5,245,000 million donation from Procter & Gamble (P&G). Photo from Philippine Red Cross “I would like to thank P&G for their generous donation to the Red Cross to help in alleviating...
To further boost its testing capacity for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Sept. 18, formally opened its 14th molecular laboratory in Cotabato City. New molecular laboratory of PH Red Cross rises in Cotabato City (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. appealed to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to hasten its investigation on the allegedly overpriced medical supplies purchased by the Department of Health (DOH) during the pandemic. Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. (Courtesy of Ramon Revilla Jr./Facebook) In a...
Senators raised suspicions Friday, September 17, over the donations made by Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation, the newly-registered firm given over ₱8.6 billion in contracts for the purchase of COVID-19 supplies, to the government in 2020. At the 7th hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon...
After receiving shelter assistance, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided Catanduanes cash grants for people who lost their livelihood due to the typhoon. Distribution of cash grant in Catanduanes (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) PRC continues to provide much needed aid to communities affected...
