Philippine Red Cross

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently inaugurated a new Blood Collecting Unit in Para帽aque City, marking its fifth facility in the area. The organization also provided medical aid to over 6,300 individuals during Holy Week and continues to mobilize volunteers for emergency response across the country. PRC Chairman Richard Gordon emphasizes the importance of community involvement in health initiatives such as blood donation drives and disaster preparedness.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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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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Globe joins UN Global Pulse's DISHA coalition using AI for disaster preparedness

In a groundbreaking partnership, Globe has become the first telecommunications company to join the United Nations Global Pulse's DISHA coalition, using AI-driven data for disaster preparedness in the Philippines.
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PCG receives aid: MV PRC Amazing Grace, boats, satellite kits

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received humanitarian aid including MV PRC Amazing Grace, two Barracuda rigid-hull inflatable boats from Grab Philippines, and 100 Starlink satellite internet kits on Tuesday, March 18.
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PRC, Malabon clean creek; DOH dengue drive Feb 24

Volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Malabon City government conducted a clean-up drive at Pinagsabugan Creek on Saturday, Feb. 22, as part of the 'Linis BEAT Dengue' campaign.
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PRC ready to supply free blood amid dengue surge

On Monday, February 17, 2025, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) stated its readiness to supply blood to patients amid a surge in dengue cases.
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PCG receives 55-meter vessel from PRC for humanitarian missions

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received a 55-meter vessel named M/V Amazing Grace from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, enhancing humanitarian missions and emergency responses in coastal communities.
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PRC Iloilo urges locals to donate more blood to meet hospital demands

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Iloilo Chapter is urging locals to participate in more blood drives to maintain adequate supply.
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4,000 join OGP Fun Run at Quirino Grandstand

More than 4,000 participants joined the first Open Government Partnership (OGP) Fun Run on Sunday morning at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
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