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PRC VACCINATES 986 INDIVIDUALS IN SM CITY CALAMBA

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Bakuna Center, vaccinated 986 individuals in SM City Calamba last November 03, 2021.

PRC Laguna Chapter, headed by its Administrator Frank Sorromero, continues to partner with the local government unit of Laguna to provide vaccines to the residents of Laguna.

“Ang layunin ng Philippine Red Cross ay mabigyan ng access sa Bakuna ang mga most vulnerable. Mahigit isang taon na ang nakakalipas simula magsimula ang COVID-19, at mawawakasan natin ito kapag lahat ay bakunado na. Kaya naman inilalapit po ng PRC ang mga Bakuna Center at Bakuna Buses sa malalayong lugar para mabilis narin mabakunahan ang ating mga kababayan, ” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC Laguna Chapter recently inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony of its new Blood Bank facility in Sta. Rosa Laguna, which will soon serve residents of Sta. Rosa, Binan, San Pedro, and even the National Capital Region.

118 INDIVIDUALS IN ILOILO ARE FULLY VACCINATED THROUGH THE BAKUNA BUS

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed its Bakuna Busses and vaccinated 118 individuals in Brgy. Palagon, Sta. Barbara Iloilo, through the Bakuna Bus last November 03, 2021.

The Bakuna Bus aims to reach far-flung areas due to the inaccessibility of Bakuna Centers in their proximity. With the help of the local government unit (LGU) of Sta. Barbara Iloilo, PRC can reach and provide vaccination programs in their areas and cater to the most vulnerable. 

“Dapat mabigyan na ng Bakuna ang mga nangangailangan dahil papalapit na ang pasko. Upang maiwasan ang COVID-19, dapat tayo ay magpabakuna at continuous na magpatest upang hindi magka hawa hawa ang ating pamilya,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC Bakuna Bus also conducted vaccination to 111 individuals, who received their first dose of vaccines, in Brgy Poblacion, New Lucena Iloilo, last November 02, 2021.

PRC RESPONDS TO FIRE INCIDENT IN ANTIPOLO RIZAL

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) responds to Brgy. San Isidro, Antipolo Rizal after a 3rd alarm. A fire broke out in a residential area last November 1, 2021, at 8 in the evening, affecting 40 families.

PRC immediately mobilized RC142 volunteers from the area and deployed a fire truck with 6 manpower to extinguish a fire that totally damaged an estimated 20 houses and approximately 100 individuals.

“Kahit na Holiday, laging handang tumulong ang Philippine Red Cross sa mga nangangailangan. Agad natin ipinadala ang ating firetruck upang mapabilis at pag rescue at mapuksa ang apoy,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC operates its emergency response unit and emergency medical services 24/7 service to immediately respond in time of emergency.

PRC ENDED ITS EMERGENCY FIELD HOSPITAL OPERATION AT THE LUNG CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) ended its two-month extension of the Emergency Field Hospital (EFH) operations at the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) on October 31, 2021. The EFH, which first started in April 2020, extended its operation due to the rising cases of COVID-19 after it recorded an all-time high of 22,366 new cases last August 30, 2021.

The EFH started last April 2021 through the directives of PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon to support the hospital in its operation, serving as an emergency room extension equipped with basic ward facilities to serve mild to moderate cases. 

“Kaagad natin ipinatayo ang Emergency Field Hospital, dahil marami ang namatay at hindi ma admit dahil puno na ang mga ospital. Dahil sa pagbaba ng kaso, hindi ito ang panahon upang maging complacent tayo sa mga health protocols. Patuloy natin sundin ang mga safety protocols, magpabakuna at magpatest upang maiwasan natin ang hawaan kontra COVID-19,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.

To date, PRC EFH at the Lung Center of the Philippines has served 370 individuals with mild to moderate cases. PRC will always be ready to set up its field hospital when the need for it arises. PRC will continue to abide by its mantra to be always first, always ready, and always there.

“Our emergency field hospital gives comfort not just to our patients, but knowing that there is a fully equipped surge-capacity health facility where they can be assessed and managed immediately,” Sen. Gordon added.

PRC DEPLOYS AMBULANCE AND MEDICAL TENTS FOR UNDAS 2021

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) set up three first-aid stations and deployed 14 ambulances nationwide to provide medical assistance for people going to the cemetery in celebration of Undas 2021.

PRC through the directives of its Chairman and CEO sets up first aid station in Laguna, Alaminos, Pangasinan, and Albay. 14 ambulances were also deployed in Cebu, Laguna, Mindoro Oriental, Northern Samar, Bulacan, Valenzuela City, Negros Oriental, Agusan del Norte, Palawan, Albay, Northern Samar, La Union, Rizal-Makati, and Las Pinas, providing medical care to 621 individuals with 607 for blood pressure taking and 14 with wound, dizziness, fainting and laceration.

“Sa panahon ng pandemya, at mataas pa rin ang kaso, hindi natin ineencourage ang lahat na pumunta sa sementeryo at mag social gathering. Kaya ipinadala natin ang ating mga ambulansya at first aid station upang masiguradong ligtas pa rin ang mga pupunta sa sementeryo,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC will continue to this Undas 2021 despite the closure of cemeteries to ensure the safety of the people who wish to pay tribute to the deceased.

PRC FULL FORCE IN COVID VACCINATION IN BATANGAS BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Bakuna Bus and Bakuna Center, vaccinated 868 individuals belonging to the A1- A4 category in Batangas before the start of the holidays last October 27-29, 2021.
PRC, led by its Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon, continues to find ways to make vaccines available to the most vulnerable in far-flung areas. With the help of the local government unit, PRC sent out its Bakuna Bus to reach the municipality of San Luis and Padre Garcia, vaccinating 552 individuals.
“Kailangan tuloy tuloy pa rin ang ating pagbabakuna lalo na malapit na ang pasko. Hindi natin ineencourage na mag social gathering, ngunit ang dapat natin gawin ay magpabakuna at continues pa rin ang testing upang masiguradong ligtas an gating pamilya at mga mhal sa buhay,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC encourages everyone to get vaccinated to keep you safe from COVID-19. Meanwhile, PRC remains at full force in its vaccination program, has vaccinated more than 350,000 individuals through its Bakuna Centers and Bakuna Buses, catering to the most vulnerable in this time of the pandemic.

RED CROSS BAKUNA BUS RETURNS TO LAPU-LAPU TO VACCINATE 400

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As the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) Bakuna Buses continue to bring vaccines closer to your doorstep, one of the humanitarian organization’s buses returned to Lapu-Lapu City last October 28, 2021, to vaccinate more than 400 individuals from the COVID-19 priority group A4 or essential workers.

According to PRC Cebu Chapter, one of the Bakuna Buses provided by UBE Express drove to the Mactan Economic Zone in Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City vaccinating over 424 individuals from Lear Corporation. By the end of the day, over 335 got their first dose, while 89 received their second dose.

“Kailangang unahin ang pagbabakuna ng mga COVID-19 priority groups, kasama na rin dito ang mga essential workers dahil sila ang mga most at risk. Kaya naman patuloy ang mga volunteers at staff ng Red Cross na sumisikap araw araw upang mailapit ang bakuna sa inyong komunidad. Layunin namin pagsilbihan ang mga mamamayan, lalo na ang mga nangangailangan. Walang dapat iwanan,” PRC Chairman at CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

Apart from the Mactan Economic Zone in Lapu-Lapu City, the humanitarian organization has also opened a Bakuna Center in the Light Industry Science Park II (LSPI II). This Bakuna Center, established by the PRC Laguna Chapter, was opened last September 17, 2021, and is located at Barangay Real, Calamba City, which also targets COVID-19 priority group A4 or essential workers.

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PRC PARTNERS WITH LIFEBUOY TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ON PROPER HANDWASHING

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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.

PRC FULL FORCE IN COVID VACCINATION IN BATANGAS BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Bakuna Bus and Bakuna Center, vaccinated 868 individuals belonging to the A1- A4 category in Batangas before the start of the holidays last October 27-29, 2021.

PRC, led by its Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon, continues to find ways to make vaccines available to the most vulnerable in far-flung areas. With the help of the local government unit, PRC sent out its Bakuna Bus to reach the municipality of San Luis and Padre Garcia, vaccinating 552 individuals.

“Kailangan tuloy tuloy pa rin ang ating pagbabakuna lalo na malapit na ang pasko. Hindi natin ineencourage na mag social gathering, ngunit ang dapat natin gawin ay magpabakuna at continues pa rin ang testing upang masiguradong ligtas ang ating pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC encourages everyone to get vaccinated to keep you safe from COVID-19. Meanwhile, PRC remains at full force in its vaccination program, has vaccinated more than 350,000 individuals through its Bakuna Centers and Bakuna Buses, catering to the most vulnerable in this time of the pandemic.

RED CROSS GIVES HYGIENE KITS TO 1,669 MARING AFFECTED FAMILIES IN SIX PROVINCES

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Weeks after Severe Tropical Storm Maring (Kompasu) hit the provinces of Northern Luzon, entire communities and families are still recovering from the typhoon’s devastation. To curb the risk of disease spreading in the affected communities, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed hygiene kits to 1,669 households in six different provinces including Abra (622), Benguet (69), Pangasinan (37), La Union (550), Palawan (60), and Ilocos Sur (331).

Each family will receive a PRC Hygiene box containing 5 pieces of the adult toothbrush, 2 pieces of 225g toothpaste, 1 bottle of 250ml shampoo, 5 pieces of family size bath soap, 5 pieces of face towel, 5 pieces of big plastic comb, 2 packs of cotton buds, 1 pack of sanitary napkins, 1 big nail cutters, 2 bars of detergent, 2 disposable razors, and 5 rolls of toilet papers.

PRC also promoted hygiene awareness, giving 1,188 individuals hygiene training in La Union, Ilocos Sur, and Pangasinan.

The Red Cross also provides 92,000 liters of potable water in La Union, serving 2,343 families or 5,288 individuals.

“Nasalanta ng husto ang Northern Luzon ni bagyong Maring. Upang hindi kumalat ang sakit, kailangan na mabigyan ang ating mga kababayan ng malinis na tubig at hygiene kits. Hindi titigil ang Red Cross sa pagtulong,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

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