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Published May 12, 2021, 4:12 PM
Government officials and representatives from both local and international organizations commended the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon for promptly responding to emergencies regardless of its nature.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joined the celebration of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day last May 8. (Photo from PRC)
During the celebration of this year’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, PRC – together with 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies all over the world – celebrated event with the theme, “Together We are #Unstoppable.”
Published February 24, 2021, 2:37 PM
Speed matters when it comes to saving lives.
Recognizing the importance of having quick and easy access to services, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has partnered with Angkas to extend its humanitarian efforts nationwide.
(ALVIN KASIBAN / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)
In a ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement (MoA) on Wednesday, Feb. 24, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon underscored the importance of the partnership when it comes to providing assistance to Filipinos in need.
“Our partnership with Angkas is a game-changer because this will further strengthen our reach and capacity to provide service to the most vulnerable – wherever and whenever it is needed,” Gordon said.
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GORDON: PRC PARTNERS WITH ANGKAS TO EXTEND ITS HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS NATIONWIDE
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partners with Angkas, the first and largest app-based professional motorcycle taxi service in the country to assist in the delivery of humanitarian interventions such as blood needs, first aid and other responses in relation to the fight against COVID-19. Our partnership with Angkas is a game-changer because this will further strengthen our reach and capacity to provide service to the most vulnerable - wherever and whenever it is needed. Every minute matters in life-saving and having quick access through the use of motorcycles and a network of trained volunteers will make a great difference, Chairman Gordon said.
(Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN)
PRC and Araneta City opened the drive-thru saliva RT-PCR collection sites in Araneta City Bus Port located in Gen. Romulo Ave, Araneta City, QC (in front of Ali mall) starting Feb. 17, 2021.
A virtual signing of the memorandum of agreement was also held the same day.
It was attended by PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Senator Richard J. Gordon, PRC Secretary General Elizabeth Zavalla, ACI Senior Management Consultant Juan Recinto, Senior Vice President Antonio Mardo, VP and Zone Manager Morriel Abogado, AVP for Marketing Marjorie Go, and other executives from ACI, Inc.
PRC said it continues to expand its drive thru saliva collection sites to shopping malls nationwide to give more Filipinos easier access to cheaper, faster, and non-invasive tests for COVID-19.