Philippine Red Cross

PHILIPPINE RED CROSS CELEBRATES WORLD TOILET DAY 2021

Written on November 19, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) celebrates World Toilet Day 2021 (WTD 2021) which aims to raise awareness of the 3.6 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation on November 19, 2021

WTD 2021 with the theme valuing toilets, is a campaign which draws attention to the fact that toilets and the sanitation systems are underfunded, poorly managed or neglected in many parts of the world with devastating consequences for health, economics, and the environment.

PRC makes sure that all our facilities are appropriately designed, accessible to everyone and promote respect and dignity by providing wash facilities to the most vulnerable communities.

“We envision that every Filipino will have access to dignified and safe toilets,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

Philippine Red Cross strives to support the most vulnerable groups by providing access to proper sanitation facilities through its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH ) unit.

PRC PARTNERS WITH RUNRIO TO INTRODUCE THE FIRST-EVER MILLION VOLUNTEER RUN

Written on November 14, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) encourages everyone to join the Million Volunteer Run 6 (MVR6) from January 20, 2021, to February 20, 2021. MVR 6, aims to raise funds and assist the humanitarian organization in its disaster responses, COVID-19 operations, and other humanitarian activities.

MVR 6, in partnership with RunRio, is a virtual fun duathlon for cyclists and runners. It is a non-competitive event that allows participants to finish their selected distance within a certain period, at their own pace, time, and venue.

MVR 6 will have different categories for the run or bike to suit the needs of the participants. The run will have 10Kkm, 21km, 50km, and 100km, while the Bike edition will have 25km, 100km, 500km, and 1000km, which will cater to the different target audiences. Registration fees cost PHP 585 for bike or run edition. However, both run and bike registration fee is at PHP 1,085. The registration includes a raffle ticket for the major and minor prizes, E-entitlements, and medals for the first 100 finishers.

“We need to start moving for humanity! Inihahandog ng Philippine Red Cross ang pang anim na Million Volunteer Run. Ang mga nakaraan na million volunteer run ay nakatulong sa iba’t ibang humanitarian services ng Red Cross gaya ng disaster response. By becoming our partner in this project, you empower our nation’s most vulnerable against the debilitating effects of disasters and COVID-19,”PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

Join the Philippine Red Cross Million Volunteer Run 6, and together let us bike or run and make humanitarian services available to communities affected by the pandemic. To register, log on to https://www.runrio.com.

PRC HITS ONE MILLION SALIVA RT-PCR TEST

Written on November 12, 2021. Posted in Features, News and Events. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) hit one million Saliva RT-PCR tests on November 12, 2021, since its launching last January 25, 2021. PRC Saliva RT-PCR test is the first and only in the country.

Saliva RT-PCR test is a study by the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Campus (UIUC) and the University of the Philippines as an alternative to the Swab RT-PCR test. The saliva RT-PCR test is through the initiative of PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon to bring a faster, cheaper, and non-invasive alternative for the swab RT-PCR test.

PRC also innovates to make the Saliva RT-PCR test accessible to the public through its local chapters and partnerships with Malls such as SM, Robinsons, Araneta City, and Ayala Malls, making it to 124 collection sites nationwide.

PRC also partners with Angkas to make Saliva RT-PCR collection sites to make RT-PCR tests convenient for the clients who want to get tested in the comfort of their homes.

“Testing is the key. Sa pag abot natin nang one million saliva tests conducted, ay patuloy na magtetest ang Philippine Red Cross sa ating mga kababayan. Malapit na magbukas ang mga paaralan, kaya dapat mas ipagtibay natin ang pagtetest at pagbabakuna upang labanan ang COVID-19,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC is the leading organization with 4.8 million people tested. With the drive-thru collection sites nationwide, Home service saliva collection sites, and the opening of the 14th PRC molecular laboratory in the Philippines, PRC will soon reach the 5 million mark in the following weeks, gearing to be a significant help in the battle against COVID-19.

“The saliva RT-PCR test with an accuracy of 98.23% remains to be a game-changer for our country. The reduced cost of testing (PHP 1,500), gives way to test more people such as students, employees, factory workers, healthcare workers, and other essential workers. Rest assured that PRC remains committed to its duty of finding ways to test more and keep Filipinos out of harm’s way,” Sen. Gordon said.

RED CROSS UNDAS 2021 OPERATIONS IN FULL BLAST NATIONWIDE AMID COVID-19

Written on October 30, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is taking no chances this Halloween break as it goes full blast in its UNDAS 2021 operations even if most local governments have closed cemeteries to avoid the build-up of crowds and lessen the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Every year, PRC deploys first aid stations and ambulance teams to cemeteries nationwide through its local chapters to provide emergency medical care to the public during the Undas break.

From October 25 to October 29, PRC Chapters nationwide has already provided emergency medical care to 464 individuals suffering from high blood pressure, minor wounds, dizziness, fainting, and lacerations.

“Nuong bago magpandemic, ang Red Cross ay laging naka-station sa mga sementeryo dahil sa pagdagsa ng mga tao. Hindi natin tinigil ang taunan pagbibigay ng serbisyo na yan tuwin Undas, kahit na may pandemya. Ang importante, may magibibgay ng paunang lunas kung sakaling kailangan ng ating mga kababayan ang emergency medical care,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

The Philippine Red Cross Safety Services, the department handling the nationwide first aid station and ambulance team, says that deployment this UNDAS 2021 will be until November 5. –

PRC PARTNERS WITH LIFEBUOY TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ON PROPER HANDWASHING

Written on October 30, 2021. Posted in Features, News and Events. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partners with Lifebuoy to reach 1,000,000 children and educate them on the importance of proper handwashing through its Global handwashing campaign which started on October 15, 2021.

Lifebuoy donated 4,500 pcs of 235 ML Hand sanitizers, 51,000 soaps, and 1,000 sanitizers to the PRC to be able to distribute it to the different chapters and conduct seminars on increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases.

“We need to equip ourselves with proper knowledge on hanwashing para tayo ay makaiwas sa sakit kagaya ng diarrhea, cough, colds, pneumonia, and skin rashes, at COVID-19. Mahalagang turuan natin ang kabataan ng sa gayon ay maturo nila ito sa next generation,”PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC will continue to educate the youth on proper handwashing through its local chapters, conduct seminars, and make PRC WASH facilities accessible in schools, markets, isolation facilities, and public areas.

RED CROSS: MAGING SAFE NGAYONG PANAHON NG UNDAS

Written on October 28, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

As COVID-19 restrictions slowly ease up in the country, the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) reminds everyone not to be complacent and continue to follow all protocols especially in this season of Undas.

With the country’s observance of Undas beginning as early as October 31, the humanitarian organization advises the public to continue following the Prevent-Detect-Isolate-Treat-Reintegrate (PDITR) policies of the government most especially if one is not fully vaccinated yet.

“Kailangan patuloy tayong mag ingat lagi kahit na bakunado ka na upang mas maging protektado ang ating sarili, ang ating pamilya, at ang ating komunidad kontra COVID-19, emphasized Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

“Even if there is now an ease in restrictions, it would still be best to stay at home if possible this Undas especially if one is not vaccinated to avoid the large number of people who wish to spend the long weekend by visiting their loved ones’ graves in cemeteries or traveling out of town for a holiday,” added Gordon.

According to Gordon, it is important to be mindful of this pandemic to keep ourselves safe. He reminds the public that especially when you are out in public, traveling, or in a gathering, one should always take note of; hand hygiene, wearing face masks properly, regularly washing and/or disinfecting your hands especially before and after eating and using the toilet, respect for physical distancing, and the maintenance of respiratory etiquette.

He adds that at the same time, it is a must to arm yourself with information by always keeping yourself updated. Last but not least, it is very important to always be transparent, “Dapat lagi tayo maging tapat upang maging safe ang lahat. Mahalagang magsalita ng maayos sa iyong mga kasama lalo na sa panahon ng pandemya upang maayos na maipatupad ang lahat ng mga patakaran.”

BOARD TOP NOTCHER CHINO SERRANO FROM PHILIPPINE RED CROSS PROVIDES TIPS FOR ASPIRING NUTRITIONIST-DIETICIANS

Written on October 25, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

Last week, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) congratulated its own Mr. Chino Kairo Serrano for ranking first in the recent 2021 Nutritionist Dietician Licensure Exams. In an interview last October 22, 2021, Chino provides some tips for those who aspire to become nutritionist-dieticians.

First, he shared that one should always prioritize and treasure what was learned in college. “I believe that all you have to do is just always do your best. Prioritize the “learnings”, and then grades will follow,” he said. For him, being in college is the time where one should learn the fundamentals of your program or chosen career path. That is why he made the most out of it by learning everything he could but at the same time making sure to enjoy his college days. He mentioned that the real challenge for him was life after college as he shared that it is different once you are employed. “My current role here in PRC is my first real job. Learning doesn’t stop even while at work, so I do my best to learn as much as I can wherever I am,” he added.

Secondly, he believes in a strong sense of gratitude. “The most important tip I can provide is to trust in the plans of the Lord,” he emphasized. Sharing his thoughts about all the challenges he recently experienced, he said; “I still do not understand a lot of the things that happened to me this year. Aside from the many difficulties our country is facing due to the pandemic and our board exams which was moved to October instead of July, the most difficult was when my mother died three months ago due to COVID-19. Despite these, I didn’t stop me from believing that the Lord had plans for me.”

For Chino, topping the recent board exams was just a small feat. He continues to learn and evolve, “I remember that even during college, I experienced many drawbacks and turnarounds. Also, I didn’t even know that Nutrition was a program when I entered college.” Now, he believes that he has come to understand things more clearly, “It turns out that my plans were different from the Lord’s plans, but I would like to think that this is the materialization of His plans for that season in my life.”

Chino Kairo Serrano is an officer under the PRC Water Sanitation and Hygiene Unit (WASH) working on the Typhoon Response Operations with UNICEF and the WASH project under the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

RED CROSS WILL CELEBRATE GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY TO REINTENSIFY ITS FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

Written on October 12, 2021. Posted in Features, Uncategorized. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) celebrates Global Handwashing Day (GHD) 2021, with the theme, our future is at hand, let’s move forward together. GHD is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases.

PRC Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) unit spearheads the event to reach 1,000,000 children and educate them on the importance of proper handwashing. A webinar will be held on October 15, 2021. The webinar will cover relevant topics and key messages on proper hand hygiene along with influential speakers and subject-matter experts.

PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon once became a brand ambassador of Safeguard in 2008, to promote proper handwashing to children. This partnership led PRC to extend its operation through the WASH unit to educate of handwashing with soap so they can protect themselves against preventable diseases, during times of disasters, calamities, and especially the pandemic.

“Mahalagang maturuan natin ang kabataan ng proper handwashing dahil ito ay makakatulong upang maiwasan ang diseases kagaya ng diarrhea, cough, colds, pneumonia, and skin rashes. It is important to arm them with basic knowledge on how to protect themselves so that in the future these children will teach the future generation, and together, we can move forward,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC through its local chapters has constructed WASH facilities in schools and communities to make it accessible for the residents of proper handwashing. PRC also provided portable handwashing facilities and drumvatories in schools, markets, and isolation facilities as part of its COVID-19 response, as the study shows that proper handwashing can prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Today in Philippine Red Cross History – PRC Gives Aid To Victims of TY Milenyo

Written on October 8, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

Philippine Red Cross Typhoon Milenyo Operations

Milenyo’s wrath equated to 51 deaths with a minimum 195 injured with dozens of people reportedly missing. In total, at least 13,602 houses are reported destroyed in 21 provinces and 23,790 severely damaged, affecting at least 197,268 persons. A total of 132 evacuation centers were set up by local authorities in stricken areas.

PRC Camarines Sur Chapter reported 1,676 houses were destroyed and another 6,126 damaged. In addition, there were three deaths, including a 6-month old boy who was crushed by a collapsed wall. In seven barangays in Eastern Samar, the local PRC chapter reported that a total of 329 families were affected. PRC chapters based in Metro Manila reported that more than 1,000 families were affected in the cities of Manila, Pasay, Taguig, Marikina, and Paranaque. Milenyo devastated Sorsogon as well, destroying 5,427 houses while damaging 3,005 homes.

At the onset of the disastrous typhoon, PRC deployed teams to make assess the damage and determine the needs of affected communities focusing on relief, health, water and sanitation, psychosocial support, and logistics.

PRC managed to provide 4,774 families with food assistance. It also deployed large numbers of volunteers for search and rescue, assisted families in evacuation centers, and implemented the clean up of roads. PRC also provided cash advances in the amount of PHP 800,000 from its Disaster Management Services, and 400 sacks of rice (through a local branch of the National Food Authority) were made available to various chapters in typhoon-hit areas.

During all these, PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon was at the helm, calling for support to sustain the humanitarian efforts for the thousands and thousands of families affected by Milenyo.

It is a day that the men and women of the Philippine Red Cross will never forget. It is also a day that strengthens the resolve of the not just PRC, but the entire nation.

PRC Commemorates the First Anniversary of Cardinal Tagle Visit to PLMC

Written on October 8, 2021. Posted in Features. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) commemorates the first anniversary since the visit of his eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the Philippine Red Cross Logistics and Multipurpose Centre (PLMC) molecular laboratory last October 08, 2020.

Cardinal Tagle visited and blessed the newly built PLMC molecular laboratory, PRC’s 2nd molecular laboratory, in the country. Since then, PRC has established 14 molecular laboratories nationwide and has tested to over 4,528,998, which is 21% of the country’s national testing output.

“One year ago ay nagpunta ang aking pinsan na si Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle dito sa PLMC molecular laboratory at nagsagawa ng blessing upang maging matagumpay ang ating laban kontra COVID-19. Sa ngayon ay nalalapit na sa 5 million tests ang nagagawa ng PRC, at mas marami ang buhay na ating naisasalba sa pamamagitan ng pagtetest at upang hindi makahawa sa mga mahal natin sa buhay,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC continues to push for regular testing as it lowers prices for its swab and saliva RT-PCR test to make it affordable to its clients, who want to get tested for COVID-19. PRC also continues its operation in partner malls as saliva collection sites to make them accessible and convenient to everyone.

PRC also is very active in its COVID-19 response such as the Bakuna Centers, the deployment of Bakuna Buses to vaccinate individuals in far-flung areas, the deployment of food trucks to feed lockdown-affected individuals, and the establishment of the different PRC Isolation Facilities and Emergency Field Hospital for mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.

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