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PRC LEADS MALABON MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT TRAINING

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 […]

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CEBU RECEIVES P1B PH RED CROSS ASSISTANCE

Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon said that the humanitarian organization has distributed P1 billion in emergency and recovery assistance alone to Cebu. Speaking at a press conference during a visit in Cebu recently, Gordon, who has been at the helm of PRC’s operations for two decades, said: “Importante ang mga Cebuano sa […]

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GET COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS AT PRC – GORDON

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 […]

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PRC, GMA, JCI MANILA RENEW BLOOD DONATION PACT

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 […]

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PH RED CROSS DISTRIBUTES BREAD IN METRO MANILA

The Philippine Red Cross provided 20,496 loaves of bread to support disaster-prone communities and fire-affected families in the National Capital Region from January to May 2023. This is in partnership with Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc. The loaves of bread have served as a vital source of nutrition for families struggling with the aftermath of disasters. […]

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GORDON LAUNCHES PRC’S MAYON VOLCANO 2023 AID OPS

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Dick Gordon directed the humanitarian organization to immediately send assistance to some 10,000 residents living within six kilometers of the permanent danger zones of Mayon Volcano in Albay as the organization launched a wide-scale operation. The operation, considered one of the largest conducted by PRC, showed the organization’s preparedness and […]

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PH RED CROSS GETS 100% EQAS PASSING RATE – GORDON

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) achieved a remarkable 100% passing rate in the 2022 External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS), conducted by the Transfusion Transmissible Infections-National Reference Laboratory (TTI-NRL) of the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM). This outstanding accomplishment underscores the PRC’s commitment to provide the highest quality blood and blood products to the communities […]

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PH RED CROSS GIVES HYGIENE KITS TO NCMH SENIORS

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang and PRC Board of Governors Vice Chairperson Corazon Alma De Leon led the distribution of 150 hygiene kits to the elderly inpatients of the Female Aged Care and Wellness Unit of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) recently. Pang, a nurse by profession, explained that […]

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PRC RESPONDS TO INCIDENT IN BACOLOD CITY COLLEGE

A smoke inhalation incident recently occurred during a Physical Education Examination at Bacolod City College, prompting a swift response from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bacolod City – Negros Occidental Chapter and other local rescue agencies. The incident was caused by a chemical brought by a class of students for an experiment, resulting in chemical […]

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ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA DONATES WHEELCHAIRS TO PRC

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 […]