Philippine Red Cross | Humanitarian Organization in the Philippines

Volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Unit(WASH) continue urgent response to communities affected by the recent Super Typhoon Odette. Through the leadership of PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon, teams provide swift assistance in water distribution to places with limited to no supply of clean water to prevent waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, typhoid fever, and other diseases caused by dirty water.

“ Walang pagod at handang tumulong ang ating mga Red Cross staff at volunteers upang mas mapabilis ang ating pagresponde sa mga nasalanta ng typhoon Odette,” emphasized Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

According to the PRC’s WASH Unit, yesterday, February 21, 2022, teams distributed more than 60,000 liters of water as they deployed these to Super Typhoon Odette-stricken Cebu, Siargao, and Negros Oriental.

Teams continue water distribution operations today as they target to provide 44,799 liters in Negros Oriental, 35,000 liters in Oslob, and 15,055 liters in Lapu-Lapu Cordova Cebu. 

As of late, the humanitarian organization has distributed more than 10,879, 633 liters of water since the devastation of the recent super typhoon.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) responded to a 2nd alarm fire incident in Marikina City, where residential houses were and affected 53 families last February 14, 2022.

Through the directives of PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon, PRC distributed non-food items to the families affected by the fire. PRC Marikina chapter also set up a welfare desk to support the residents in coping with the situation.

“Kaagad natin ipinadala ang mga non-food items upang magbigay ng immediate support sa naapektuhan ng sunog. Sa paparating na tag-init, doble ingat tayo upang maiwasan natin ang sunog sa ating bahay,” Chairman Gordon said.

PRC also responded to a 2nd alarm fire in a commercial area in Kalaw Mabini, Manila. PRC dispatched a firetruck, a water tanker, and an Ambulance to aid the affected residents.

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Helping the nation win the war against COVID-19, since March 2021, Philippine Red Cross has been at the forefront supporting the National COVID-19 Vaccination rollout through the establishment of 26 Bakuna Centers, the deployment of 17 PRC Bakuna Buses, and the deployment of PRC vaccinators to augment more than 30 LGU-operated Bakuna Centers across the country.

Today, February 12, 2022, the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) has reached another breakthrough as they have now administered one million doses of vaccines.

“The Red Cross has always gone out to bring vaccines to the people, and always assures them of the safety and efficacy of vaccination. Together, let us win our war against COVID-19, ” emphasized Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon.

The PRC’s vaccination program began with the launch of its first Bakuna Center in the PRC National Headquarters last March 23, 2021. Later on, the humanitarian organization first deployed its Bakuna Bus in Barangay Tanong, Marikina, last July 1, 2021. By the end of 2021, the humanitarian organization has administered over 856,208 doses. 

The PRC National Vaccination Program is made possible through the support of the International Federation of Red Cross(ICRC), Netherlands Red Cross, German Red Cross, corporate partners such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola Foundation, LAZADA, and Bakuna Bus partners; Victory Liner, Ceres Bus, and UBE Express.

“Mabisa ang lahat ng bakuna at makakaligtas ito ng buhay. Hinihikayat ko ang lahat ng Pilipino na magpabakuna na ngayon, ito ang ating solution sa COVID-19” reiterates Senator Richard Gordon.

Outside the vaccine, the PRC shoulders all other costs under the COVID-19 Vaccination Program of the government including but not limited to syringes, mobilization, and vaccinator allowances.

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately deployed a firetruck, ambulance, and a water tanker with an 11 man team to assist anxious and distressed families caught by a fire that reached the 5th alarm at Brgy. 24, 25, and 26 in Cavite City on February 12, 2022.

According to reports, an estimated 4,000 families and 800 houses were affected by the fire incident. PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon immediately deployed the Hot Meals on Wheels to assist the families that evacuated and are currently staying temporarily at the Ladislao Diwa Elementary School. PRC distributed porridge with eggs to 305 individuals.

“Nagpadala kami ng food truck sa naapektuhan ng sunog noong february 12, 2022. Ang pagkain ay isa sa pinaka kailangan ng tao at ito ay libre. Pipila na lamang sila at kakainin nalang ito hindi na nila iisipin kung paano lutuin. The Red Cross is always here to alleviate the suffering of any Filipinos,” Sen. Gordon said.

PRC has a total fleet of 29 food trucks stationed in key strategic areas, where it also serves as the first respondents in times of disaster, calamities, and conflict. At the height of the surge in COVID-19 cases last 2021, PRC Hot Meals recently provided ready-to-eat meals to COVID-19 affected families and during the Typhoon Odette operations, where it also served 117,584 individuals since it started its typhoon operations last December 2021.

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The Philippine Red Cross(PRC) continues to send hope to those affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Last February 11, 2022, volunteers from PRC Malabon Chapter provided 200 hot meals to COVID-19 affected individuals at Barangay Panghulo.

“Ang aming layunin ay magbigay ng pag asa sa mga nangangailangan lalo na ngayong pandemya. Anuman ang mangyari, patuloy lang ang pagserbisyo ng Red Cross volunteers at staff upang mas marami pang matulungan na mga Pilipino sa iba’t ibang sulok ng Pilipinas,” reiterates Senator Dick Gordon. 

The PRC Malabon Chapter has now provided 600 meals since launching its Community Feeding program this month targeting seniors and children around different areas of Malabon. 

Last February 2, 2022, the PRC served 150 beneficiaries in Katarungan St. Brgy. Muzon while on February 3, 2022, PRC volunteers provided meals to another 150 beneficiaries in N. Vicencio St. Brgy. Niugan. Community feeding was also conducted last February 8, 2022, at Barangay Hall Potrero serving 300 beneficiaries.

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