Philippine Red Cross - QC Chapter

08/06/2026

🚨 PHILIPPINE RED CROSS ACTIVATES EMERGENCY FUND CAMPAIGN FOR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY THE MAGNITUDE 7.8 EARTHQUAKE IN MINDANAO 🚨

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck west of General Santos City on June 8, triggering tsunami warnings, evacuations, and disruptions across several parts of Mindanao.

Under the directives of the PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon, the PRC Chapters have deployed personnel to conduct rapid assessments and provide immediate assistance to affected communities within the minutes of the earthquake. The RC143 volunteers have been mobilized, while ambulances have been dispatched in North Cotabato, South Cotabato, and Gingoog City to respond to emergency medical needs and monitor affected areas. PRC personnel also provided medical assistance to students who experienced hyperventilation following the strong ground shaking.

Health and Welfare Services teams are currently assessing hospitals and healthcare facilities, while chapter responders continue monitoring communities that may be affected by aftershocks, displacement, and possible tsunami impacts. To ensure readiness for further developments, PRC has placed emergency response assets on standby across Regions XI and XII, including six ambulances, three food trucks, four water tankers, two Volunteer Emergency Response Vehicles (VERVs), a rescue boat, a Humvee, and cargo vehicles ready for deployment.

"Our teams are already on the ground conducting assessments, providing emergency medical assistance, and coordinating with local authorities in affected areas. We are calling on the public and our partners to support the Philippine Red Cross Emergency Appeal so we can immediately provide relief, safe water, healthcare, and other critical assistance to communities that may be affected in the coming days," said PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang.

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon emphasized the importance of swift humanitarian action, "When disasters strike, the speed of humanitarian response can make a significant difference for affected families. We appeal to the public, our donors, and partners to help us sustain these efforts and prepare for the needs that may arise in the coming days."

As assessments continue, the Philippine Red Cross is preparing to expand emergency medical services, relief distributions, safe water provision, psychosocial support, shelter assistance, and recovery interventions for affected communities.

The Philippine Red Cross remains on full alert and stands ready to scale up its response in coordination with local government units, national agencies, and humanitarian partners.

To support the emergency fund campaign, donations may be made through the following channels:

08/06/2026

In times of need, every act of kindness brings hope closer to communities.

Through SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, SM Malls nationwide will be accepting cash donations to support families and communities affected by the recent earthquake in General Santos City.

You may send your donations through the channels provided or visit participating SM malls to extend your support.

Together, we can help bring immediate relief and comfort to those in need.

08/06/2026

𝘗𝘙𝘊 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌: 𝘛𝘸𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘛𝘸𝘰 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 7.8 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺

As of 1:20 PM today, June 8, 2026, our ground teams operating at Purok Felomina, Barangay Calumpang, report that the facility was heavily struck by falling structural debris during the violent tremors.

With deep sadness, our emergency responders on the frontlines confirm that two (2) individuals have been extricated dead from the wreckage. Red Cross rescue crews, working alongside local authorities, are currently executing retrieval operations as two (2) more bodies remain missing beneath the collapsed materials.

In strict alignment with the urgent directives of PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon, our medical, blood, and rescue assets remain fully mobilized across the city to manage ongoing structural emergencies, supply life-saving blood lines to hospitals, and protect the lives of affected residents.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. Operations will continue unyielding until everyone is accounted for.

08/06/2026

𝘗𝘙𝘊 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌: 𝘗𝘙𝘊 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 Davao Oriental 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 7.8 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘴

In response to the extreme seismic hazard, local government authorities have officially ordered the suspension of all work and classes across all levels throughout Davao Oriental. This proactive measure ensures public safety while comprehensive structural evaluations of public buildings, schools, and workplaces are conducted by engineering teams.|

On the medical front, our Red Cross teams deployed straight to the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center to support hospital staff during mass evacuation and triage protocols. Our frontliners monitored and assisted a massive total of 363 inpatients who were inside the facility when the violent shaking occurred. This included tracking 83 patients who were already marked as May Go Home (MGH) and 7 untagged MGH individuals.

Demonstrating excellent emergency coordination, the PRC safely assisted an estimated 150 patients who had to be evacuated outside to the open fields during the peak of the tremors. As structural clearance was progressively established, our welfare teams systematically guided these vulnerable patients back to their respective medical wards with dignity and care.

Following the strict national directives of PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon, our local chapters remain on maximum alert status across the region. We continue to monitor coastal areas for tsunami indicators, check structural damages, and stand ready to distribute emergency assets wherever public health and safety are threatened.

08/06/2026

𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭. 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 7.8 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘵𝘴.

​Our brothers and sisters in affected areas are facing a humanitarian crisis. Families are displaced, essential supplies are scarce, and critical infrastructure is in ruins. The images are a small glimpse into the reality of the destruction.

​At the Philippine Red Cross, our teams are on the ground, but we need YOUR HELP to scale up operations.

​Your donation, no matter the size, will directly support:

First aid & medical assistance
Life-saving food and clean water
Shelter kits for displaced families
Hygiene and health kits
​
We are ALWAYS FIRST, ALWAYS READY, ALWAYS THERE. But we are only as strong as your support.

​Donate today. Join the PRC response. Be a humanitarian. Your quick action can save a life.

Let’s help them rebuild. Tag someone who needs to see this!

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𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭. 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 7.8 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘵𝘴 Mindanao.

​Our brothers and sisters in affected areas are facing a humanitarian crisis. Families are displaced, essential supplies are scarce, and critical infrastructure is in ruins. The images are a small glimpse into the reality of the destruction.

​At the Philippine Red Cross, our teams are on the ground, but we need YOUR HELP to scale up operations.

​Your donation, no matter the size, will directly support:

First aid & medical assistance
Life-saving food and clean water
Shelter kits for displaced families
Hygiene and health kits
​
We are ALWAYS FIRST, ALWAYS READY, ALWAYS THERE. But we are only as strong as your support.

​Donate today. Join the PRC response. Be a humanitarian. Your quick action can save a life.

Let’s help them rebuild. Tag someone who needs to see this!

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08/06/2026

🩸 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In line with the observance of World Blood Donor Day 2026, a productive coordination meeting was held between the Philippine Red Cross Quezon City Chapter and the Prosecutor's League of Quezon City to finalize preparations for an upcoming Mass Blood Donation Activity.

The meeting was led by SACP Vivien A. Balisi-Manahan, President of the Prosecutor's League of Quezon City, together with Fiscal Janel De Juan Rabino, Fiscal Angelica Aga, Fiscal Tessa Mae Sanchez, and Fiscal Romael Meng Guzman Binarao.

As a result of this collaborative effort, a Mass Blood Donation Drive will be conducted on June 15, 2026 (Monday), from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the 2nd Floor, DOJ Building, Quezon City Hall Compound, Quezon City.

This initiative aims to help augment the blood supply needed by patients in hospitals and communities while promoting the spirit of voluntary blood donation. The activity also supports the global celebration of World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the selfless contributions of voluntary blood donors who save countless lives through their generosity.

The Philippine Red Cross Quezon City Chapter extends its gratitude to the Prosecutor's League of Quezon City for partnering in this life-saving endeavor and encourages all eligible donors to participate and become heroes through blood donation.

❤️ Donate Blood. Save Lives. Give Hope.

07/06/2026

1,600+ Children Protected in Just 5 Days!

The Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter continues to strengthen its commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of every child through its active support to the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) 2026.

In just five (5) days, our dedicated team has successfully helped vaccinate more than 1,600 children, bringing life-saving protection against measles and rubella closer to communities across Quezon City. This remarkable achievement was made possible through the tireless efforts of our volunteer nurses and support volunteers who were mobilized across nine barangays: Batasan Hills, Commonwealth, Bagong Silangan, Tatalon, San Bartolome, Gulod, San Agustin, Sta. Monica, and Novaliches Proper.

Driven by the spirit of volunteerism and humanitarian service, our teams continue to reach eligible children, ensuring that no child is left behind in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.

This initiative is being conducted in close coordination with the Quezon City Health Department and the respective Health Centers, demonstrating the power of partnership in building healthier and more resilient communities.

Together, we protect. Together, we save lives. Together, we create a future where every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong.

04/06/2026

In just four (4) days of our continued support to the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) 2026, the Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter has successfully vaccinated more than 1,200 children aged 6 to 59 months across eight of the most populous barangays in Quezon City in close coordination with Quezon City Health Department and Health Centers.

Through the deployment of our Health on Wheels (Kalusugan Bus), we have been able to extend vital immunization services to more eligible children, ensuring greater accessibility to life-saving vaccines. This achievement is made possible through the dedication of our committed nurses, staff, and volunteers who continue to work tirelessly in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Tomorrow (June 5), our Health on Wheels (Kalusugan Bus) will be stationed at Happyland, Barangay Commonwealth to continue the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity.

We encourage all parents and guardians—especially our BakuNANAYs—to bring their children for vaccination and help safeguard their health and future.

The Measles-Rubella vaccine is safe, effective, and provided free of charge.

03/06/2026

In celebration of 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲, the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 – 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, through the 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 (𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑪𝑯) 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕, successfully conducted a Heat Action Forum in Barangay Bagong Silangan.

The forum was attended by 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐩. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 "𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲" 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚, community leaders, and residents from various sectors, as well as participants from neighboring barangays including Commonwealth, Batasan Hills, Holy Spirit, and Payatas. Their participation fostered meaningful discussions on the increasing risks brought about by extreme heat and highlighted the importance of strengthening community preparedness and building climate-resilient communities.

Representing the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝗗𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚 shared valuable insights on the health impacts of extreme heat, highlighting preventive measures and actions that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. Meanwhile, 𝗕𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼 discussed the local heat index situation and provided information on heat-related hazards and community-based preparedness measures.

The forum also featured a Go Bag Demonstration led by 𝗖𝗦𝗥–𝗗𝗠𝗦 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness and the essential items needed during disasters and emergencies. In addition, Safety Services Instructors 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮 conducted a CPR Lecture and Demonstration, equipping participants with basic life-saving knowledge and skills that can be applied during emergency situations.

As temperatures continue to rise, collective action and increased awareness remain essential in safeguarding communities from the effects of extreme heat. Through initiatives such as the Heat Action Forum, the Philippine Red Cross continues to empower communities with the knowledge needed to adapt, prepare, and respond to climate-related challenges.

𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

28/05/2026

The Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter continues its celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 through a Menstrual Hygiene Management Session conducted at Barangay Ramon Magsaysay, reaching more than 50 women in partnership with the Sangguniang Kabataan.

The activity aimed to promote awareness on proper menstrual hygiene practices and empower women and young girls through health education and community engagement.

The Chapter extends its sincere gratitude to JR&R Distributor, Inc. for the generous donation of sanitary pads for our participants. Your support greatly contributes to promoting dignity, health, and well-being in our communities.