Philippine Red Cross

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partners with Milo's SAFE Swim to promote water safety and first aid skills across the Philippines, emphasizing swimming as a survival skill in flood-prone areas. PRC also deploys significant resources during elections to provide medical assistance and peacekeeping support, deploying over 2,000 staff and volunteers nationwide. Led by Chairman Richard Gordon since 2004, PRC continues modernizing its services and expanding its humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief and public welfare initiatives.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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PNP chief wins charity boxing match by default; raises PHP20M

A charity boxing match between Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte has raised over PHP20 million in cash donations and ticket sales.
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Marcos family votes early at Mariano MME School

Everything is prepared for the midterm elections at Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac City, where President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. voted early on Monday, May 12.
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PRC deploys 2,260 staff for election support

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed over 2,000 staff and volunteers nationwide to support peace and order during the midterm elections from May 9 to 12.
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OCD directs blue alert in Ilocos Region for Eleksyon 2025

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has directed regional offices to intensify alert and preparedness measures for the upcoming Eleksyon 2025 elections on May 12, specifically raising a blue alert status across the Ilocos Region from May 9 to 14.
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DOTr suspends Solid North Transit for 30 days after fatal SCTEX accident

On Thursday, May 1, the Department of Transportation ordered the suspension of Solid North Transit Incorporated following a fatal accident along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) that left ten people dead and thirty-seven injured.
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Richard Gordon reelected PRC chairman; new board members elected

Former Senator Richard J. Gordon was unanimously reelected as chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) during its 34th biennial convention.
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PRC opens new Blood Collecting Unit in Para帽aque

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) inaugurated a new Blood Collecting Unit/Blood Station at Ospital ng Para帽aque II on Friday, April 25.
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PRC provides medical aid to over 6,300 during Holy Week

As of Sunday afternoon on April 20, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has provided medical assistance to 6,397 individuals across various locations nationwide during Holy Week operations.
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Third body recovered from capsized MV Hong Hai 16, four crew still missing

A third body has been recovered from inside the capsized MV Hong Hai 16 in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro on Saturday.
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PRC mobilizes 1,840 volunteers for Holy Week

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday that it is on heightened alert for its annual Holy Week operations, deploying volunteers and resources across strategic locations.
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