UP Statistical Society is the premier academic organization in the UP School of Statistics whose main goal is to embody the virtues of service and excellence. Join us as we celebrate our 42nd anniversary this month of October! If you want to educate yourself, join us for Envision, a face-to-face seminar on October 21. It […]
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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joined the World Mental Health Day (WMHD) Celebration by organizing training events for staff and volunteers on Psychological First Aid (PFA) across its chapters nationwide. WMHD’s thrust is to raise awareness about mental health issues. “We are continually training more, so that people will have this needed support available in […]
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity (APB) -University of the Philippines College of Law and Libra Law (Libarios and Partners) present SIYASAT 2023: the 3rd Ditto Sarmiento Journalism Cup Media Forum and Closing Ceremony, happening on OCTOBER 13, FRIDAY, at the UP Institute of Biology Auditorium. The Ditto Sarmiento Journalism Cup (DSJC) is one of the […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chair and CEO Dick Gordon proposed to the aviation industry to create a humanitarian air system, as he pushed for Subic to be considered as a cargo or humanitarian hub in Asia. Sharing his insights on strengthening the role of the aviation industry in humanitarian assistance at the 2023 Aviation Summit, […]
The Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) honored Philippine Red Cross Chairman/CEO Dick Gordon as a “Man of Exemplary Influence,” for his decades-long service to the country as a humanitarian volunteer and leader, and an advocate of legislation supporting humanitarian organizations. The PCS credited Gordon’s exemplary leadership that spanned decades of unwavering commitment to serve. Gordon, who […]
More than 12,000 residents of Virac, Catanduanes are assured of having supply of clean drinking water. The Philippine Red Cross is addressing the ongoing water shortage in 12 barangays of the municipality through the deployment of water tankers and water bladders. “We are prepared to deploy our water tankers to supply water to most critical […]
By The University of the Philippines Mining Engineering Society (UP MINERS) The University of the Philippines Mining Engineering Society (UP MINERS) will conduct the online Mining Talk 2023, with a theme “True North: Transforming Local Communities Through Mining” on September 28, 2023 (12:00 PM–4:00 PM). As the highlight event of MINERS Week 2023, Mining Talk […]
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Royal Charity Organization (RCO) Secretary-General Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed visited Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon to explore more opportunities for collaboration. RCO is known globally for its development and humanitarian assistance not only to the people of Bahrain but also to communities in developing countries. In 2014, RCO funded the […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Health Caravan continues to reach people with primary health care services through its Health Caravan. The PRC Health Caravan recently drove to Angono, Rizal. The outreach program, held at Angono Municipal Gym, provided health consultations to 209 people through eight volunteer medical doctors and two volunteer nurses. “The Health Caravan […]
The Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority are the first, the largest, and the most acclaimed medical Fraternity and Sorority in the Philippines and in Asia, and the leading Greek-lettered global network of UP Medical Alumni. Nearing 90 years of history, the Fraternity and Sorority have forged an unparalleled legacy through the guidance of the […]