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(Eagle News) – More than 260 persons who were among those who attended the 90th birthday party of former First Lady Imelda Marcos had been brought to various hospitals for treatment after complaining of “vomiting and dizziness to alleged food poisoning” on Wednesday, July 3. The Department of Health confirmed the number as Health Secretary Francisco Duque III visited the victims who were hospitalized. The exact number as of late Wednesday evening stood at […]
(Eagle News) – Eight persons were reported killed, while eight more passengers were injured after an air-conditioned bus turned on its side in NLEX on Friday evening. The Philippine Red Cross which came to assist said that the incident happened near the Valenzuela Exit, Torres Bugallon Northbound. The bus had a license plate AGA 8610. We are closely monitoring a vehicular crash involving a passenger bus near Valenzuela Exit, Torres Bugallon, Northbound. We have […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) helped more than 12,700 people during the May 13 midterm elections, including those needing medical aid and senior citizens. The PRC said that through its first aid stations and welfare desks, PRC volunteers were able to bring aid to a total of 12,766 individuals during the May 13 national and local elections, including those who needed to be transported due to fainting and suspected stroke. PRC […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine Red Cross urged the public to refrain from celebrating the New Year with fireworks. Fireworks is not only a fire hazard, but also harmful to the environment because of the smoke it emits. It also poses a health hazard especially those with asthma, the PRC said. “Have a healthy lifestyle. Don’t burn your money. Instead, celebrate the New Years with your families simply, spending time with them. Let us […]
Celebrity designers and models collaborate with the Philippine Red Cross for a fundraiser fashion show, “Tintura de Malabon: A Revival,” on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. to be held at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Paranaque City. The fund-raiser was conceptualized to provide relief to families in Malabon affected by typhoons and to assist indigent patients in need of blood products. The fashion show for a cause is spearheaded by PRC-Malabon City Chapter Chairman […]
(Eagle News) – The Hong Kong Red Cross has given recognition to the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) for its recent blood donation drive in Hong Kong that helped its campaign to save lives. The Hong Kong chapter of the Red Cross cited the “high participation” and the “contribution to social responsibility” of the INC members and awarded the “Give Blood Alliance” Gold, Silver, Bronze award to the Church. The INC was also […]
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 […]
SANAA, Yemen (AFP) — Forty children were among 51 people killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike on a bus in rebel-held northern Yemen, the Red Cross said in a new toll Tuesday. Fifty-six children were also among the 79 people wounded in the Thursday strike on Saada province, a rebel stronghold that borders Saudi Arabia, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. © Agence France-Presse
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has formally signed agreements with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to have teachers and the youth involved in becoming lifesavers and leaders. In a speech during the ceremonial signing of the memoranda of agreement (MOA) with DepEd and CHED, Chairman Richard Gordon said the partnerships will help more individuals to prepare for and respond to disasters. “This is a strong partnership between […]
By Phoebe Salvador Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are urging all Filipinos to help save lives through voluntary blood donation as part of the global celebration of World Blood Donor Day today, June 14. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said, “We continue to enjoin all Filipinos to imbibe the spirit of bayanihan and be instrumental in saving more lives by donating blood today.” […]
The Philippine Red Cross said it is preparing for the rainy season as it emphasized the importance of having “lifeline kits” as a precautionary measure for any emergency. A 72-hour lifeline kit containing water, food, emergency tools, important documents and money should be carried in case of evacuation, it said. The PRC has activated its chapters and response teams, prepositioned emergency response vehicles, and alerted its Red Cross 143 volunteers on the ground regarding […]
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 […]
