Tag: Philippine Red Cross
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Philippine Red Cross Donates M/V Amazing Grace to Coast Guard for Humanitarian Missions
The Philippine Red Guard (PCG) has received a significant boost to its humanitarian efforts with the donation of the 55-meter vessel, M/V Amazing Grace, from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). The ship, previously owned by the PRC, was handed over in a ceremony at the PRC’s national headquarters in Mandaluyong City, led by PRC Chair…
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Philippine Red Cross Urges Increased Blood Donations in Iloilo
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in Iloilo is calling on residents to step up their participation in blood donation drives to maintain a steady blood supply across the province. This appeal comes after a noticeable decrease in mobile blood donation activities during January, attributed to holiday festivities. Dr. Carlo Carado, the manager of the Western…
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Proceeds from OGP Fun Run 2025 to Support Philippine Red Cross Humanitarian Efforts
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced on January 25, 2025, that all funds raised from the upcoming Open Government Partnership (OGP) Fun Run 2025 will be allocated to support the humanitarian initiatives of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). The event, scheduled for January 26 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, precedes the OGP…
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Philippines Gears Up for 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has rallied government officials and partners to bolster support for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM), scheduled for February 5 to 7. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who co-chairs OGP-Philippines, highlighted the nation’s dedication to integrating open governance principles…
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More Than 500 Devotees Receive Medical Assistance During Jesus Nazareno Feast
During the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, January 9, 2025, a significant number of devotees required medical attention. The event, which included the Misa Mayor and the Traslacion procession at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, saw 526 participants seeking medical help by 4 p.m. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) was on hand to assist,…
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Hundreds of Jesus Nazareno Devotees Receive Medical Assistance During Feast
During the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on January 9, 2025, a significant number of devotees required medical attention, with 526 individuals seeking help by 4 p.m. The event, which included the Misa Mayor and the Traslacion procession, saw thousands of attendees at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, officiated by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula. The…
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President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Faith and Compassion During Feast of Jesus Nazareno
On the occasion of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the nation, encouraging Filipinos to draw strength from unity and compassion as they face life’s challenges with faith and grace. The event, marked by the Traslacion procession, began at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from the Quirino…
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President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Faith and Compassion at Feast of Jesus Nazareno
On the occasion of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the nation, encouraging Filipinos to draw strength from unity and compassion as they face life’s challenges with faith and grace. The event, marked by the Traslacion procession, began at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday from the Quirino Grandstand in Manila,…
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Mass Evacuation in Northern Negros as Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods
In a dramatic response to sudden flash floods, hundreds of residents in northern Negros Occidental were forced to evacuate their homes late Sunday night. The flooding, triggered by relentless rains from a shearline affecting the Visayas, impacted three areas: Cadiz City, Manapla, and Victorias City. In Cadiz City alone, the disaster displaced 1,730 people from…
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New Zealand Bolsters Philippine Red Cross with PHP17 Million for Typhoon Relief
In a show of solidarity, the New Zealand government has donated NZD500,000, equivalent to about PHP17 million, to aid the Philippine Red Cross in its efforts to respond to multiple typhoons that have battered the Philippines. The New Zealand Embassy emphasized the strong bond between the two nations, highlighting shared values of resilience and compassion…
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