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Several Filipino artists volunteered for a benefit concert organized by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to raise funds for the most vulnerable people affected by the ongoing crisis in Marawi City. Dubbed as “Rebuilding Life in Marawi,” the fundraising concert will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The country’s top bands, singers, and celebrities committed to perform on stage for free to support PRC’s humanitarian […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has stepped up its programs and activities promoting disaster resilience as the country observes National Disaster Resilience Month this July. On June 28, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order No. 29, shifting the focus of the month-long event from disaster consciousness to disaster resilience. With the onset of the typhoon season, PRC and all its chapters are on full alert and have intensified its recruitment and engagement of 143 […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The country will soon have its first humanitarian ship and disaster response vessel. The 195-foot military prototype vessel named M/V Susitna will be launched by the Philippine Red Cross on Monday. President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to attend the launch, which coincides with the 70th anniversary of the organization. According to the PRC, the vessel can hold up to 120 passengers, 20 vehicles, and has a 35-ton overall freight […]
OLONGAPO CITY, Zambales (Eagle News) – Nagsagawa ng seminar ang Philippine Red Cross sa pakikipagtulungan ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon noong Lunes, February 20. Dinaluhan ito ng mga supervisor, superintendent at mga principal ng iba’t ibang pribado at pampublikong paaralan ng Olongapo City. Pinangunahan ito ni Senator Richard Gordon, chairman ng organisasyon. Isinagawa nila ito sa Red Cross Conference Hall ng lungsod. Inilahad ni Sen. Gordon ang mga naging proyekto ng Philippine Red Cross sa kaniyang […]
MANDALUYONG CITY, Dec. 28 – Days after Typhoon Nina battered Catanduanes and its nearby provinces, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues its presence in the affected areas by extending assistance through clearing operations and provision of hot meals to stranded passengers in various terminals. In the immediate aftermath of the typhoon, Red Cross teams were among the first on the ground to monitor and immediately respond to the battered situation in the affected provinces. PRC Operation […]
QUEZON CITY, Sept. 22 – In response to the latest confirmed Zika virus cases in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has intensified its campaign in disseminating information on how to prevent the spread of the virus. According to the recent report from Department of Health (DOH), six people have already been tested positive for Zika virus – four of the patients are from IloIlo while the other two came from Cebu and Laguna. This […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nanawagan ang Philippine Red Cross sa publiko na huwag maniwala sa kumakalat sa social media ukol sa di-umano’y kanilang pahayag na iwasang pumunta sa shopping malls dahil sa banta ng seguridad. Itinanggi ni Senador Richard Gordon na naglabas sila ng advisories ukol dito at ang gobyerno lang ang maaaring maglabas ng gayong babala. umapela rin ang senador sa publiko na maging ma-ingat bago maniwala at mag-share ng hindi tiyak na […]
KORONADAL City, Philippines — Mas pinabilis na ang pamamahagi ng bigas para sa mga apektado ng El Niño sa Koronadal City. Nabatid na kung dati ay dalawang barangay lang ang pinupuntahan ng Philippine Red Cross para sa rice distribution ngayon ay apat na barangay kada araw na. Bawat benepisyaryo ay binibigyan umano ng walong kilong bigas. Aabot sa P6.3 milyon ang pondo sa pagbili ng bigas para sa mga benepisyaryo. Nasa tatlong libong food packs […]
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Mahigit dalawang daang indibidwal na ang lumikas kasunod ng nagpapatuloy na forest fire sa paanan ng Mt. Matutum. Ang mga lumikas na residente ay mula sa apat na purok sa barangay Kinilis, Polomolok, South Cotabato . Ayon kay kay kapitan Marina Tapay, kasalukuyang namamalagi sa barangay hall ang mga ito sa takot na maabot ng apoy ang kanilang mga bahay. Kasalukuyan namang nasa barangay ang mga personnel ng Department of Social […]
DAVAO, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Davao City chapter, in coordination with local authorities, participated in forest fire response activities in Mt. Apo in Davao from March 29 to April 3. PRC Davao City chapter’s search and rescue team was mobilized with 13 members who helped in the firefighting efforts. The team also set up a first aid station and provided first aid services to other responders in the area and […]
BORACAY, Philippines – It is expected that 50, 000 tourists will go to Boracay this holiday break with the walkway in Station 2 already fully-booked. In response to this, the Philippine Army, Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Red Cross added personnel in the said island. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Philippine Red Cross or PRC mobilized on Tuesday all its chapters nationwide to encourage the people to eliminate all possible areas where mosquitoes can breed. The call for mobilization came amid health advisories and alerts on Zika fever that have been issued by health authorities all over the world, including the Pan American Health Organization, United States centers for disease control and prevention, World Health Organization, Department Of Health, and the International Federation of […]
