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As Carina escalated to a super typhoon, Red Cross 143 volunteers and staff worked 24/7 to provide emergency rescue assistance, water and food aid, and necessary health services to communities affected by flooding in Metro Manila and other regions. “Our volunteers on the ground and staff, Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang, Assistant Secretary General Dr. […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 9764, which would extend the validity of identification cards and certificates of registration of all professionals under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) from three to five years.All 234 House members present during the plenary session voted in favor of the bill, which would reduce […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has lined up massive resources in an overwhelming response to the situation in Mindanao. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed the dispatch of additional resources in Mindanao after seeing the need to provide immediate relief to about 230,000 families in Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Agusan del Sur, […]
In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Manila Central University (MCU) strengthened their partnership to serve the country together in case of disasters and humanitarian emergencies. “We are establishing partnerships with different institutions to prepare for crises and disasters, especially now that more catastrophic events are happening […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman/CEO Dick Gordon immediately sent payloaders stationed at PRC’s Nueva Vizcaya Chapter to help the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya clear areas affected by landslides. “PRC understands how crucial it is to have the payloaders dispatched immediately to clear the CVR Bayombong-Masoc-Ambaguio Road where only one lane was left passable due […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Rotary Club of Manila 101 signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for a wheelchair donation program. 270 wheelchairs will be donated by the group to be distributed to numerous people with mobility impairments in the country to help them cope with their health conditions. The beneficiaries will be identified […]
In order to encourage participation and become advocates of humanitarian services, the Philippine Red Cross – Bulacan Chapter held the “Walk for Humanity” wherein approximately 4,100 Bulakenyos participated in the march that started at Malolos Sports and Convention Center to Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium. In line with the theme “PRC is always first, always ready, and […]
Access to clean and safe water is necessary to nourish life. The human body cannot be sustained without water. Every person needs water on a daily basis for drinking, hygiene, and sanitation purposes. In support of this year’s observance of World Water Day, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducted advocacy campaigns in schools and communities […]