Philippine Red Cross - Masbate Chapter

09/07/2025

ATM: Mass Blood Donation in RHU 2 Uson.

Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives

08/07/2025

July, 4, 2025
J.M. Robredo Blvd., City of Masbate

As part of their 3rd Bicol-Wide Eagles Convention and Sportsfest, The Fraternal Order of Eagles organized as Mobile Blood Donation where 15 brave members donated blood.

Maraming salamat po.

Give Blood, Give Hope. Together We Save Lives.

07/07/2025

Sa pakipag kooperar tag liderato san LGU Uson tag RHU Uson, gina-imbitaran po an aton mga blood donors (new and regular donors) na makiusad sa aton upcoming activity na MOBILE BLOOD DONATION yana na July 9, 2025 (Wednesday), 8:00am, RHU 2, Banacud, Buenavista.

Sa inyo bulig na usad na bag san dugo, usad na paglaum an aton mahahatag sa mga pasyente na nangangaipuhan.

07/07/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐂𝐏𝐑 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠! 📢

The National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day is celebrated every 17th of July as mandated by Republic Act No. 10871, also known as the Samboy Lim Law.

CPR Day aims to promote CPR awareness and encourage people to learn lifesaving techniques.

Learning CPR is crucial in emergencies; equipping yourself with knowledge and skills on how to perform it can save lives.

Stay tuned for more updates because exciting activities in various PRC chapters await!

07/07/2025

Philippine Red Cross Masbate Chapter Staff and Board of Directors made their courtesy visit to our new leaders of the City Government of Masbate, Hon. Atty. Olga "Ara" T. Kho - City Mayor and Hon. Alex San Pablo - City Vice Mayor.

The Philippine Red Cross Masbate Chapter looks forward to build continuing partnership and collaboration for our programs and services with the new administration for the welfare of Ciudadanos.

03/07/2025

𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒, 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐒

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the nation in observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month 2025 with the theme, “KUMIKILOS," an acronym that stands for Kayang Umaksyon ng Mamamayan na Isabuhay ang Kahandaan ng bawat Isa para maging Ligtas sa Oras ng Sakuna.

Since time immemorial, the PRC has been at the forefront of every disaster, continuously preparing for any emergencies and providing lifesaving services to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable.
Through the PRC’s volunteers and top-grade humanitarian assets, we ensure that we remain always first, always ready, and always there!

03/07/2025

02/07/2025

July 2, 2025
Gaisano Capital Masbate

Kami po ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa kapatiran ng Members of Church of God International (MCGI) sa kanilang kalooban at kabutihan na mag organiza ng Mass Blood Donation para maka tugon sa pangangailangan ng dugo sa probinsya ng Masbate.

Sa ikalawang beses ngayong taon ay idinaos ang MBD na nilahukan ng mga miyembro ng MCGI, mga tauhan ng PNP, PNP Maritime, at mga indibidwal na napadaan lamang pero minabuti na mag donate.

37 units o bags ng dugo ang ang ating nakuha para sa karagdagang supply ng dugo sa Masbate.

Eto ay bahagi din ng ating pag cecelebrate ng National Blood Donor's Month na ginaganap sa buwan ng Hulyo. Ngayong taon ay meron tayong tema, "Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives".

Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng naging kaisa namin sa kaganapan ngayong araw, MCGI, PNP, PNP Maritime, Gaisano Capital Masbate, Dr. Jeanette Inez-Yaneza, Southern Bicol Colleges Red Cross Youth School Council, Chapter staff at mga volunteers.

01/07/2025

July 1, 2025

With the strong support of LGU San Fernando through the RHU San Fernando, we have conducted a Mass Blood Donation Activity to respond to the high demand for blood.

We have collected 52 units from volunteer blood donors.

We would like to thank Mayor Marvi Bravo, Dr. Gladys Acuin, all RHU and LGU staff, Barangay Officials and BHWs, PHO Masbate, Southern Bicol Colleges Red Cross Youth School Council, and to our staff and volunteers for making this a successful event.

The need for blood continues, but with the collective support from all stakeholders, we can make a difference.

01/07/2025

Kicked off this month's celebration of the National Blood Donor's Month with a Mass Blood Donation in San Fernando with 52 blood units collected.

Join us for MBD on the following dates:
July 2, 2025 - In partnership with MCGI
Venue: Gaisano Capital Masbate
Time: 8 am to 2:00 PM

July 9, 2025 - In partnership with LGU/RHU Uson
Venue: RHU 2, Sitio Banacud,
Brgy. Buenavista, Uson
Time: 8 am to 2:00 PM

01/07/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒' 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 🩸

As the country’s major blood supplier, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) remains committed to delivering an adequate and reliable supply of safe blood to patients in need of blood transfusion to survive.

In observance of Blood Donors' Month this July with the theme, “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives," we honor our voluntary and regular blood donors whose compassion, generosity, and selflessness are truly inspirational.

Through the PRC’s 109 blood facilities nationwide and its strengthened blood donation campaign, we ensure that no one will be denied access to blood services.

To donate or acquire blood, call the PRC Hotline at 1158.

30/06/2025

Let's kick-off Blood Donor's Month with a Mass Blood Donation in San Fernando.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

“Dugong Alay Mo, Dugtong Buhay Ko”

Ginaanyayahan po namon tanan na taga SF kag Ticaonon na magpartisipar sa amon Mobile Blood Donation! 🩸

DATE: July 1, 2025, TUESDAY
TIME: 8:00am - 3:00pm
ADDRESS: TITO R. ESPINOSA CULTURAL SPORTS COMPLEX, BAYANIHAN, SAN FERNANDO, MASBATE

Maging usad na bayani sa paagi san pagdonate san imo dugo. See you po!

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WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?
You can donate blood if you…
- Are in good health
- Are between 16 to 65 years old (16 and 17 years old need parental consent);
- Weigh at least 110 pounds(50kgs);
- No coughs/colds during the day of the blood donation
- No alcohol intake/smoking within 24hrs
- Have a blood pressure between Systolic: 90-140 mmHg, Diastolic: 60-100 mmHg; and
- Pass the physical and health history assessments by our physician.
-Other qualifications will be assessed upon the physical assessment of our physician.

BENEFITS OF BLOOD DONATION:
1. Improves heart health (REDUCED chances of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases) - American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 148, No. 5, 1998.
2. REDUCED risk of developing cancer
(JNCI J Natl Cancer Inst (2008) 100 (8): 572-579.)
3. Burn Calories = Approx. 650 calories
(JNCI J Natl Cancer Inst Vol. 100, Issue 14 | July 16, 2008)
4. Includes check-ups from our physicians.
5. Qualitative test for Hemoglobin and Blood Typing
AFTER BLOOD DONATION:
-Rest for 5 to 10 minutes (IMPORTANT and should be followed)
-No strenuous activity such as exercise, lifting of heavy objects etc. (You are advised to rest)
-Drink plenty of water or juices
-Do not drink caffeinated drinks such as soda or teas
-Any untoward symptoms, feel free to reach out to our Staff