PARAÑAQUE, METRO MANILA – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on July 16 celebrated National Blood Donor Month with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on the collaboration of blood donation initiatives and emergency preparedness with 19 organizations, institutions, and government agencies.

The event, held at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, also recognized the organization’s private and public sector partners and outstanding blood donors.

PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang, PRC Rizal Chapter Board Member Anson Ong, and other PRC officials  signed the MOA with representatives from St. Mattheus Medical Hospital, Pasay-Parañaque Medical Society, Jose Rizal University, Olivarez College, PATTS College, West Bay College, BF Homes School, Jesus Cares Academy, Creative Minds Learning Center, Angel of the Holy Spirit School, University of Perpetual Help Dalta System, Philippine National Police Parañaque City, Bureau of Treasury, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, First Philippine Holdings, CW Marketing and Development Corp., Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Parañaque, Lions Club International District 301-A4, and Parañaque Filipino-Chinese Five Volunteer Association.

The agreement ensures that the PRC can mobilize medical personnel from hospitals and medical groups to support its large-scale disaster operations. Additionally, the schools, corporations, and institutions have pledged to support PRC’s service delivery programs and humanitarian campaigns, such as blood donation drives, RC143 volunteering programs, Red Cross Youth, and large-scale disaster response. Meanwhile, PRC vowed to train students, employees, and public servants in first aid.

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard “Dick” Gordon expressed gratitude to  PRC’s partners. “We are establishing partnerships with different institutions and organizations to intensify our blood advocacies and prepare for crises and disasters. The partnership between the PRC and these institutions is a crucial step in ensuring preparedness for large-scale disasters,” said Gordon. 

Recognized at the event were blood donors who have reached the milestone of donating one gallon of blood. Dr. Pang commended their contributions to universal access to safe blood supply.

The event, organized by the PRC Rizal Chapter and its branches, aims to strengthen PRC’s humanitarian efforts with key institutions within the chapter’s area of responsibility.

Among the guests were Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez, District I Rep. Edwin Olivarez, and City Councilor Tin Esplana.

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