The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Climate Change Commission signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to advance public awareness, advocacy campaigns, and programs on climate change adaptation and mitigation at the local level. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon and Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang signed the six-year agreement with CCC Vice Chair and Executive […]
Author: Diego Estavillo
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) donated a water tanker and a food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon received the donations from the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Philippines Ahmed Saad Al Hamidi in a turnover ceremony at the PRC National Headquarters, in Mandaluyong […]
The Department of Health (DOH) met with the French Embassy to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two countries geared towards providing integrated healthcare to all Filipinos. The meeting was led by DOH Secretary Teddy Herbosa and other health officials such as DOH Chief-of-Staff Undersecretary Dr. Gloria Balboa, and Undersecretary Dr. Lilibeth David. On the […]
The Department of Health (DOH) manifested its commitment to poverty reduction in the country during a crucial dialogue with other national government agencies (NGAs). The Post State of the Nation Address (SONA)- Poverty Reduction discussion cluster revolved around the need to strengthen whole-of-government approaches to poverty reduction. During the dialogue, the participating agencies- the Department […]
The Palace has officially adopted the Department of Health (DOH)’s Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040. Endorsed to the Office of the President on May 25, 2023, the adoption became official through Memorandum Circular No. 26 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. “The PHFDP aims at transforming Filipino lives through an integrated healthcare system […]
SONA 2023 HIGHLIGHTS DOH PROGRAMS
The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its appreciation to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., for including in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) the programs and milestones of the Department that are anchored on the promises of Universal Health Care (UHC). “We are grateful for the guidance and support of President Marcos to the Department […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided essential support and assistance during the 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Bongbong Marcos at the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City. All PRC teams were on standby, equipped and prepared to address any potential emergencies that may arise during this significant event. PRC’s summary of deployment for […]
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera III signed a Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Implementing Guidelines for the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program in Parañaque City. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of various higher education institutions (HEIs), hospital groups, and the […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) marked National CPR Day recently by training over 7,000 people on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through its 102 chapters across the country. Equipping Filipinos with crucial life-saving skills, PRC conducted 63 comprehensive training sessions to equip communities with the knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to emergencies. PRC Chairman and […]
The First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ LAB for ALL caravan fulfilled its promise of bringing quality healthcare services to the people in Botolan, Zambales. The caravan is a collaborative effort of different government agencies, such as the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), PhilHealth, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes […]