The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) launched its first-ever Nationwide First Aid Olympics in line with the celebration of World First Aid Day (WFAD) 2024. With the theme “First Aid and Sports,” this year’s WFAD aims to showcase the critical role first aid education plays in sports as an industry where injuries and medical emergencies often […]
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At least 1,090 Black Nazarene devotees were given medical assistance and were treated by Philippine Red Cross (PRC) medical staff and volunteers, and first aid stations around the Quiapo district during the annual Traslacion held recently. Senator Dick Gordon, PRC chairperson and CEO, said an estimated 2 million devotees joined the Traslacion and liturgy prayer […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed 47 ambulances along the route of the procession of the Black Nazarene for Traslacion 2020. Apart from ambulances, PRC chair and CEO, Senator Dick Gordon said the Red Cross also deployed three of its boats, an amphibian, and other rescue vehicles for emergency cases. “Our objective is to ensure […]