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Always First, Always Ready, Always There The Philippine Red Cross is a non-profit, donor-funded, volunteer, humanitarian organization.
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These are our core values:

- We exist to bring timely, effective and compassionate assistance to the most vulnerable without consideration of nationality, race, religion, gender, social status or political affiliation.

- We strengthen our capability to assist the most vulnerable by expanding our donor base and by increasing the number of our well-trained volunteers.

- We honor our selves, our donors and volunteers by managing and utilizing our resources effectively, efficiently, with integrity and transparency.

- Our work ethic and encourages and rewards teamwork, excellent performance and the achievement of goals.

- We value our staff and volunteer and encourage them to grow their full potential in the organization.

- We are a stalwart member of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and advocate staunchly its Fundamental Principles and the International Humanitarian law.

- We cooperate with our sister National Societies, Government and other organizations engaged in humanitarian services and complement each other's competencies thereby maximizing the delivery of assistance to the vulnerable.

- We are Filipino and, by the consistent excellence of our conduct, performance and achievements, we aspire to be a worthy representative of the best of Filipino values and skills.

02/03/2026

BICOL DRR Project Update: Early Warning Devices Turned Over to Strengthen Community Resilience

On February 26, 2026, the Philippine Red Cross Camarines Sur Chapter formally turned over Early Warning Devices (EWDs) under the Bicol Disaster Readiness and Response Project of the Philippine Red Cross and American Red Cross in the Municipality of Siruma, Camarines Sur.

Barangays Sulpa, Vito, Matandang Siruma, Pinitan, and Butawanan each received one Public Address System set and four megaphones each barangay—enhancing early warning and community communication for faster, safer responses during emergencies.

The turnover was made possible through the strong support of barangay officials, the LGU of Siruma, PRC Camarines Sur Chapter, and community stakeholders. Barangay leaders pledged to properly install and maintain the devices to ensure sustainable use.

This initiative is more than the distribution of equipment—it is a commitment to building safer, more resilient communities through collaboration and preparedness.

02/03/2026

Philippine Red Cross at RMN Networks Dugtong Buhay Blood donation project 2026.

Dinagsa ng mga blood donors, mga partners ang ginanap kamakailan na Philippine Red Cross, RMN Networks, RMN Foundation, DXMD 927 at 91.9 i-FM Gen San Dugtong Buhay Blood donation project 2026 na ginanap sa Atrium Robinson's General Santos. May kabuuang 135 successful blood donors mula sa mga iba't ibang organisasyon at mga ahensya ng pamahalaan. Ito ay bilang selebrasyon sa kaarawan ni Mr. Enrico Canoy na siyang Executive Vice President / Chief Operations Officer
ng Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) at Station Manager ng DWWW 774. Pinasalamatan nila PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon at Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang ang matagumpay na proyektong ito na kauna-unahang para sa taon 2026.

02/03/2026

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately responded to a third-alarm fire that struck a warehouse in Maysan, Valenzuela City at 2:39 PM today. The incident site is approximately 1.7 kilometers, or six minutes, from the PRC Valenzuela Chapter, enabling swift deployment of emergency units.

To support firefighting and emergency medical operations, PRC dispatched ERU-Port Fire Truck with five personnel at 3:19 PM. Earlier, at 2:55 PM, PRC Ambulance with three crew members was mobilized to provide immediate medical assistance and standby support for affected individuals.

The Philippine Red Cross continues to closely monitor the situation and remains ready to provide further assistance as needed.

02/03/2026

𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩—𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵

As we observe Fire Prevention Month, the Philippine Red Cross reminds everyone that most fire incidents are preventable. It takes more than just a fire truck to save a neighborhood; it takes a community that knows the 4𝗣𝘀:

𝘗𝘙𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘊𝘛: Identify electrical hazards and gas leaks before they start.
𝘗𝘓𝘈𝘕: Map out at least two exit routes from your home.
𝘗𝘙𝘌𝘗𝘈𝘙𝘌: Keep fire extinguishers or water buckets accessible.
𝘗𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌: Conduct a fire drill with your family tonight!

"We cannot afford to be complacent. Fire safety is a matter of discipline and vigilance. Be a leader in your community—predict the danger before it strikes and be ready to act! Fire safety starts with 𝘠𝘖𝘜." — Richard J. Gordon, PRC Chairman and CEO

Let’s keep our homes safe.

01/03/2026

𝘗𝘙𝘊 𝘌𝘔𝘌𝘙𝘎𝘌𝘕𝘊𝘠 𝘙𝘌𝘚𝘗𝘖𝘕𝘚𝘌: 𝘚𝘛𝘈. 𝘈𝘕𝘈, 𝘔𝘈𝘕𝘐𝘓𝘈 𝘙𝘌𝘚𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘐𝘈𝘓 𝘍𝘐𝘙𝘌

As the sun began to set on March 1, 2026, a massive fire broke out along Obrero St. in Brgy. 898, Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila. Reported just before 6:00 PM, the situation escalated quickly, reaching a 3rd alarm by 6:16 PM as flames threatened the residential neighborhood.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately activated its emergency protocols, dispatching multiple units to the frontlines to support local firefighting efforts and provide life-saving assistance:

From the PRC Tower: One Fire Truck (5 personnel) and one Ambulance (2 personnel) were rushed to the scene. From the Port Area: A second Fire Truck with 4 personnel was deployed to bolster the response.

Our teams worked tirelessly alongside local fire departments to manage the blaze. As of 6:53 PM, authorities officially declared the fire out.

Our personnel remain on the ground to ensure the safety of the affected residents and provide any necessary medical support.

01/03/2026

𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘯-𝘰𝘬 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦

The Philippine Red Cross provided vital medical and welfare coverage during the Tan-ok Festival held from February 26 to 28 at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium. A team of 26 dedicated personnel, supported by an ambulance and a first-aid station, managed a total of 115 patients throughout the three-day event.

Operations included treating 64 minor cases such as dizziness and fatigue, providing psychosocial support to 50 individuals, and completing one emergency transport for a patient who experienced difficulty breathing.

From the first performance to the final celebration, the Red Cross remained on the ground to ensure the safety of every Ilocano and visitor.

28/02/2026

𝘗𝘙𝘊 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 & 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘭𝘰

The Philippine Red Cross provided medical standby and welfare services throughout the Ramadan Islamic Symposium and Night Market in Brgy. Walled City, Jolo.

From February 21 to 28, 2026, our teams maintained a constant presence at the SSC Gymnasium and General Arola Street, managing cases ranging from minor abrasions to general welfare assistance.

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon directed the Sulu Chapter to ensure the safety of all devotees and visitors throughout the observance. He emphasized that the Red Cross remains a symbol of peace and service, providing a steady lifeline of support so the community can observe their traditions with security and peace of mind.

To support the event, the PRC mobilized 15 dedicated personnel, one ambulance, and two first-aid stations strategically located at the SSC Gymnasium and along General Arola Street.

28/02/2026

𝙋𝙍𝘾 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 30𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙂𝘽𝙀𝙉𝙂𝘼 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮

The Philippine Red Cross managed emergency operations for the 30th Panagbenga festival. Beyond the vibrant displays, the PRC remained on the front lines, providing medical assistance during the Grand Street Dance Parade last Saturday, February 28, and the Grand Floral Float Parade yesterday, March 1, 2026. To date, we have served a total of 112 individuals as we continue our mission to safeguard Baguio City through March 8.

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon has directed all units to maintain a state of constant readiness, ensuring every festival-goer receives immediate medical attention. He emphasized that our volunteers and medical staff must remain the "Lifeline of the People," standing by the principle of being always first, always ready, and always there.

We mobilized 67 personnel, including 17 doctors and 4 nurses at our Emergency Field Hospital, to cover key areas like Jose Abad Santos, Harrison, and the Melvin Jones Grounds. With four first aid stations, four welfare stations, and an ambulance team, our responders provided a comprehensive safety net throughout the festivities.

28/02/2026

𝙋𝙍𝘾 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙖𝙣 𝙀𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚

The Philippine Red Cross remains fully mobilized at the Maisan Compound in Intramuros, Manila, following the massive residential fire that reached a 4th alarm status. With 531 houses confirmed as totally damaged, our teams are working tirelessly to provide relief to 532 families and 1,657 individuals currently seeking refuge at the Delpan Evacuation Center.

"We are on the ground in Intramuros because when our people lose their homes, they must never lose their hope. The Red Cross doesn't just provide hot meals and medicine; we provide the dignity and strength to help these 532 families get back on their feet. We are always first, always ready, and we will always be there." — Richard J. Gordon, PRC Chairman and CEO

Yesterday, February 27, 2026, the PRC focused on critical humanitarian interventions including ongoing assessments and close coordination with the Manila City Government. We successfully established a Welfare Desk and a First Aid Station with a standby ambulance, providing medical consultations and basic medicines to 35 individuals while assisting 19 patients with blood pressure monitoring and wound care. Our food relief team distributed hot meals consisting of Chicken Tinola with rice to 350 people, and our Child-Friendly Space provided essential psychosocial support to 30 children. These operations are made possible by the dedicated service of 8 staff members and 20 volunteers who continue to monitor the situation on the ground.

From hot meals to medical aid and psychosocial support, we are ensuring that no one faces this recovery alone.

28/02/2026

Philippine Red Cross Distributes PhP 3.96 Million in Cash Grants to Typhoon Tino-Affected Families in Negros Oriental

The Philippine Red Cross distributed multipurpose cash grants to 495 typhoon-affected families in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, on February 26, 2026. The cash distribution covered beneficiaries from 12 barangays severely impacted by Typhoon Tino.

A total of PhP 3,960,000 was provided, with each selected family receiving PhP 8,000 to help address their most urgent needs. The assistance aims to provide families with the flexibility to prioritize food, shelter repair, medicine, and other essential household expenses as they continue to recover from the disaster.

The cash assistance program is funded by the International Committee of the Red Cross, reaffirming the strong partnership between humanitarian organizations in delivering timely and dignified support to disaster-stricken communities.

Chairman Richard J. Gordon emphasized the importance of timely and dignified humanitarian assistance. “Cash assistance empowers families. Instead of telling them what they need, we give them the means to decide for themselves. That is how we restore dignity and help communities recover faster,” Gordon said.

The PRC continues to uphold its commitment to alleviating human suffering and empowering affected families to recover with dignity. The organization remains steadfast in providing immediate relief and sustained recovery assistance to communities impacted by disasters across the country.

27/02/2026

The Philippine Red Cross welcomed Prof. Dr. Myo Nyunt, President of the Myanmar Red Cross Society, for a courtesy call and exchange on regional humanitarian priorities and strengthened cooperation within the Movement on February 27, 2026 at the PRC National Headquarters in Mandaluyong.

Prof. Dr. Nyunt provides strategic leadership in advancing humanitarian action in Myanmar, overseeing disaster preparedness, emergency response, community resilience, volunteer development, and principled service. With extensive experience in governance, public policy, and international development, he has supported projects across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East in partnership with major donors and multilateral organizations.

“Regional solidarity is key to delivering a timely and effective humanitarian response,” said PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang. “Through stronger collaboration, we can better serve vulnerable communities across Southeast Asia.”

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon added, “The Red Cross must remain united, principled, and ready to act. By working closely with other National Societies like the Myanmar Red Cross, we reinforce our shared mission of reaching the most vulnerable, alleviating human suffering, and uplifting human dignity.”

27/02/2026

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