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A fire truck and an ambulance unit of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) responded to a vehicular crash that left one male pedestrian dead and another injured at Madison St. corner Pioneer St. in Mandaluyong City recently. The PRC’s Emergency Response Unit extricated the two pedestrians and helped other rescuers provide urgent prehospital treatment and […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and its partners held a medical mission in Angono, Rizal recently benefitting almost 600 residents from various barangays. The PRC spearheaded “Health Caravan: A Medical Outreach” in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Rizal, the Rotary Club through Rotary Club District 3830 Governor Dr. Mildred Vitangcol, and the Latter-Day […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
As part of the month-long observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month, the Philippine Red Cross held a Mass Casualty Incident Training and Simulation Exercise at Tinajeros Elementary School in Malabon City. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake scenario tested the resilience and overall emergency response capacity of PRC’s RC143 volunteer nurses and firefighters, city government of […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urges Filipinos and other residents needing booster shots to complete the recommended doses to ensure optimal protection against COVID-19. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon said it is crucial that everyone completes the vaccination regimen. “Tt is crucial that everyone completes the vaccination regimen.” “Completing your COVID-19 booster shots strengthens one’s […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, and GMA Kapuso Foundation renewed their tripartite agreement on World Blood Donor Day for an adequate blood supply in the country. The Memorandum of Agreement outlines the roles of the three organizations in reaching their common goal of ensuring an adequate and sustainable supply of […]
Ahead of the National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) in July, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that it served 79,634 patients needing blood products from January 1 to May 31, 2023, or over 500 per day on average. PRC’s 107 blood service facilities nationwide dispensed 143,086 blood units for these patients during the period. According […]