Tag: Philippine Red Cross

PHL Red Cross gives livelihood assistance to Marawi residents earlier displaced by fighting

  The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) gave household livelihood assistance to selected barangays which had been earlier displaced by the fighting in Marawi, as part of its “Marawi Early Recovery” program. PRC, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provided assistance to a total of 1,539 beneficiaries. Each family received P10,000 to provide capital for livelihood pursuits such as a sari-sari store, pedicab, fishing equipment, livestock and other business-oriented activities. PRC […]

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Israel donates portable water purifier to Red Cross; Pasig river water tested with device

(Eagle News) — The Israel embassy and a group called “Pass it Forward” donated to the Philippine Red Cross a mobile water purification system that can purify up to 20,000 liters of sea water a day, and 80,000 liters of brackish muddy or contaminated water, turning these into water fit for drinking. It was tested on waters from the Pasig River, particularly on the Libertad Channel.  PRC chairman, Senator Richard Gordon, led the guests and […]

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Philippine Red Cross boosts leptospirosis prevention campaign amid outbreaks in NCR

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) heightened its information drives nationwide to safeguard the community from being infected with leptospirosis and is on full standby to provide medical assistance should the number of leptospirosis cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to spike. PRC is closely coordinating with its partner hospitals in Metro Manila to augment medical provisions as the Department of Health (DOH) declared leptospirosis outbreaks in Quezon City, Taguig, Parañaque, and Pasig and […]

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PHL Red Cross on standby to provide medical help as leptospirosis cases spike in NCR

  The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)heightened its information drives nationwide to safeguard the community from being infected with leptospirosis and is on full standby to provide medical assistance should the number of leptospirosis cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to spike. PRC is closely coordinating with its partner hospitals in Metro Manila to augment medical provisions as the Department of Health (DOH) declared leptospirosis outbreaks in Quezon City, Taguig, Parañaque, and Pasig and […]

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Philippine Red Cross calls for strengthened blood donation programs

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Richard Gordon assured Filipinos that the organization will continue to hold regular mass blood donation programs to be able to cater to the needs of the community, especially the poor. Gordon made the statement after the Department of Health (DOH) announced the country met its goal to obtain 1% or one million blood units from the total population. Over one million, or  1,120,408 blood units (450 milliliters each), were gathered as […]

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PHL Red Cross offers P15-M livelihood aid to Marawi families as focus shifts to recovery

  (Eagle News) — One year after the Marawi City siege, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has shifted its operation from relief to recovery as it focuses on the restoration of livelihood of residents in the area. This is part of the continuous aid operations of the PRC, in partnership with the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), that aim to give household livelihood assistance worth P15 million to 1,500 families starting July. The five-month […]

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PHL Red Cross salutes volunteers for bringing smiles to humanity on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

  With a network of two million volunteers, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reaffirmed its commitment to bring smiles to the humanity by helping save lives, in celebration of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2018 on May 8. The Philippine Red Cross, under the leadership of chairman and senator Richard Gordon, joined the global celebration of the courage of volunteers and its diverse humanitarian services. Ensuring the adequacy of blood supply, providing […]

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EBC, ginawaran ng pagkilala sa 32nd Biennial National Convention ng Philippine Red Cross

  MAYNILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Ginawaran ng pagkilala ng Philippine Red Cross ang Eagle Broadcasting Corporation dahil sa papel nito sa pagpapakalat ng adbokasiya ng nasabing organisasyon. Ang pagkilala ay iginawad sa 32nd Biennial National Convention ng Red Cross sa Maynila kamakailan. May temang “The lifeline of the people” ang isinagawang aktibidad. Ginawaran din ng pagkilala ang iba pang media na nasa online, radio broadcast at TV broadcast, at ang mga outstanding chapter ng Red Cross. […]

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Korean Embassy donates P10-M to PHL Red Cross for Mayon evacuees

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Korean Embassy donated P10 million to the Philippine Red Cross  for the victims of the Mayon volcano eruption in Albay. The donation was received by Philippine Red Cross Chair and CEO Senator Richard Gordon from Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Han Dong-man, Minister Kyun Jongho and Chief Economist Mabellene Reynaldo. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea, I would like to express my sympathies to all […]

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Eagle Broadcasting Corporation muling nagsagawa ng Blood Donation Activity

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sa ikalawang pagkakataon, muling nagsagawa ng blood donation activity ang Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. Tema ng naturang aktibidad pangkalusugan ay “Dugong Alay, Pandugtong ng Buhay” at ito ay joint effort ng EBC at ng Philippine Red Cross. Nasa 66 na bags ng dugo ang nakolekta ng Philippine Red Cross sa isinagawangblood donation drive nitong Martes, Enero 30 sa himpilan ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). Ang nasabing aktibidad ay nilahukan ng nasa mahigit kumulang […]

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Philippine Red Cross alerts residents on health hazards of volcanic ash

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) advised the affected communities to be vigilant on the health hazards of volcanic ash to human health as alert level 4 was raised over Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, Albay. According to PRC Health Services, exposure to falling ash may cause a number of health problems especially respiratory illnesses such as nose and throat irritation, coughing, bronchitis-like illness, and discomfort while breathing. Eye irritation and minor skin problems are also among […]

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PHL Red Cross stages successful benefit concert to help raise funds for rebuilding Marawi

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — People from different walks of life gathered at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, August 10, with a common goal to help fellow Filipinos affected by the conflict in Marawi City. Dubbed as “Rebuilding Life in Marawi”, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in collaboration with the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, Net25, Pinas FM 95.5, and other media partners spearheaded a fundraising concert for Marawi evacuees. Popular singers and bands […]

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