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The Department of Health (DOH), as supervising agency of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured that health benefits of the national health insurance agency will continue with or without subsidy from the forthcoming General Appropriations Act. All of its inpatient, outpatient, and special benefit packages continue to be available. Since August 2024, the PhilHealth […]
Volunteerism is the heart of the work of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). With more volunteers, especially among the youth, we can foster generations of Filipino leaders, who champion empathy, compassion, and the willingness to help others. PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang gave a brief talk on student volunteerism during the 17th annual Commission […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) affirmed its support to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI)’s valiant efforts to advocate for organ donation during the unveiling of the hospital’s new monument, “Vita Infinitum,” commemorating deceased organ donors who have helped save countless Filipino lives. PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang emphasized that NKTI is a […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a generous donation worth P1.2 million from the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) to support relief efforts for families and individuals affected by the recent storms and typhoons that battered parts of the country. The donation was turned over to PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon by PHILCONSA President Speaker […]
Less than 24 hours after the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental, the Department of Health (DOH) outlined the health sector response to the natural disaster. In a Memorandum addressed to Regional Directors Razel Nikka Hao (Negros Island), Adriano Suba-an (Western Visayas), and Jaime Bernadas (Central Visayas), OIC Undersecretary Gloria Balboa advised on […]
In solidarity with volunteers around the world and to celebrate International Volunteers’ Day, members of the Red Cross Youth (RCY) from various schools in Marikina City assembled to showcase a mass cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) demonstration at the Marikina Sports Center. The CPR demonstration was made in the form of a human red cross, symbolizing hope […]
In response to the rising cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), officially launched the “Undetectable = Untransmittable Campaign” during the 2024 Philippine World AIDS Day commemoration to fight HIV/AIDS stigma and effectively raise […]
With the mission to save more lives through the provision of immediate access to safe, affordable, adequate, and quality blood supply, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Sacred Heart Hospital Malolos, Inc. inked a memorandum of agreement for blood supply distribution at the PRC National Headquarters in Mandaluyong recently. The MOA states that the PRC […]
Just five days after it endorsed five better benefits, Secretary of Health Ted Herbosa chaired another meeting of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Benefits Committee (BenCom) to review a new provider payment mechanism and to improve kidney transplant benefits, for consideration of the PhilHealth Board of Directors (Board). Herbosa presided over the BenCom as […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) held the second year of the Kadugo Recognition Ceremony which recognizes PRC’s blood donors and partners in Central Luzon recently. PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang graced the occasion. “We are the number one blood provider, and because of your unwavering support, countless lives are saved every day.” Meanwhile, PRC Chairman […]