MANDALUYONG, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a donation from on-demand delivery platform Lalamove to support ongoing humanitarian operations for families affected by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu.

Lalamove turned over ₱100,000 in cash and ₱100,000 worth of delivery services to strengthen PRC’s relief logistics and ensure that life-saving aid reaches affected communities faster.

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon welcomed the donation, emphasizing that partnerships like this allow the organization to “move faster and reach farther.”

“Every peso and every act of service the PRC receives increases our chances to deliver hope faster and farther, reaching affected families even in communities far out of reach,” said the Chairman.

Lalamove’s Managing Director Djon Nacario, together with Public Affairs and Government Relations Lead Adrian Asoy and Public Relations Senior Associate Lady Agot, represented Lalamove during the turnover ceremony at the PRC Tower in Mandaluyong City. They also received a tour of PRC’s Operation Center (OpCen) before meeting with PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang.

In a short interview with Lalamove Philippines’ Managing Director Djon Nacario, he mentioned how PRC is the “gold standard” when it comes to disaster response and how Lalamove aims to partner with the PRC in the future.

“We recognize po kasi that the Philippine Red Cross is the gold standard when it comes to response po in times of calamity and natural disasters. And it’s actually part of Lalamove’s mission to be able to empower the communities we serve. So in order to provide timely response para po dun sa mga na-sakuna, of course, there needs to be logistics in the picture. So with Lalamove and Philippine Red Cross together, Lalamove aims to provide our expertise, which is providing fast and simple deliveries para po makakarating ang mga supplies natin on time, and walang delay sa paghahandog ng tulong natin dun sa mga na-sakuna po at natamaan ng tragedies.” said Nacario.

Since the earthquake struck, PRC teams have been on the ground providing humanitarian assistance to hundreds of families. The organization continues to call for solidarity and support to sustain recovery efforts. If you’re interested in making a donation, visit our website at https://redcross.org.ph/ways-to-donate/ 

For any emergencies, please contact the PRC Hotline #143.

The Philippine Red Cross is Always First, Always Ready, and Always There for communities in need.