MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received 70 units of 6.5KVa Honda Generator Sets from Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI) on September 17, providing much needed life-saving equipment for the organization’s humanitarian operations. 

The turnover ceremony, held at the PRC Logistics and Multipurpose Center in Mandaluyong City, was graced by PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon, PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang, and officials from HPI led by its President Ms. Sayaka Arai and Mr. Jomel Jerezo, vice president for Sales and Marketing. 

“Adequate power supplies are essential to ensure that our operations continue in times of disasters and other crises. These generators will give our Chapters’ rescue and response teams the confidence to do their job and save lives. We thank Honda Philippines for their donation and constant support to the Red Cross over the years. You have been invaluable partners to us in our mission to uphold human dignity and alleviate human suffering,” said Gordon. 

He added that PRC personnel will undergo training for the proper use and maintenance of the generator sets. 

Dr. Pang remarked, “Power and electricity are critical to our day-to-day activities, especially when disasters strike. The generators will help us maintain communication lines, continue our emergency response operations and coordinate relief efforts, strengthening the Red Cross as an organization that communities can rely on.” 

This is the first batch of generator sets turned over to the PRC with the second batch scheduled for next year. 

“We at Honda, are committed to supporting trustworthy institutions like the Philippine Red Cross, as we share the common value of saving lives of the Filipinos. Under the banner of the Honda ❤️ You campaign, we mobilize the spirit of giving back to the community by taking a proactive approach to improving the quality of life of every Filipinos,” said Ms. Arai. 

HPI has previously donated P2 million to the PRC during Typhoon Odette in December 2021, and has given 104 motorcycles in 2020 to augment the PRC’s fleet.