The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) Foundation, Inc. successfully conducted three simultaneous blood donation drives in Laoag, Ilocos Norte; Zamboanga, and General Santos on August 28, under the “Dugtong-Buhay Bloodletting Project,” in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of RMN Networks, Inc. 

Overall, the events yielded 191 blood units. A total of 113 blood units were collected during the activity in General Santos, while 61 were collected in Zamboanga, and 17 in Laoag. 

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon highlighted the PRC’s strong partnership with the RMN Foundation, which officially began in 2019 and has since resulted in numerous programs and projects that have assisted thousands of Filipinos.  

“RMN has been our dedicated media partner for five years now, and they have immensely helped our essential services reach the public. We are glad to partner with a like-minded institution that amplifies voices of marginalized communities, practices responsible journalism, and walks the talk on supporting humanitarian advocacies,” he said. 

PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang also remarked: “It has been a privilege for us to be featured on RMN’s shows to inform the people on the pertinent issues our country’s healthcare system is facing, to promote blood donations and encouraging people to give blood, as well as calling for more volunteers to join the Red Cross. We hope to celebrate more anniversaries together with RMN.” 

Gordon also expressed his gratitude to all the donors for their willingness to donate their blood, and for allotting time on their busy schedules for a worthy cause. “Donating blood is a healthy and rewarding practice. To all those who donated, you have done a great service to your fellow citizens, and we hope this becomes a regular part of your lives.” 

In the Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony last July, the PRC recognized RMN Foundation, Inc. as a Blood Services Platinum Awardee for their efforts in promoting blood donations and consistent conduct of bloodletting activities. 

The PRC and RMN have held bloodletting activities in Mandaluyong City and Laguna this year, with the most recent in Malabon City which yielded 125 bags of blood collected. 

The dates for upcoming bloodletting activities under the Dugtong-Buhay project from the RMN Foundation and RMN Network will soon be announced.