MANDALUYONG CITY -- Answering the appeal made by Hospicio de San Jose, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will transport over three dozen COVID-positive patients to its isolation facility.

This quick action is PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon’s response to a call for help made by the hospice’s Administrator Sr. Maria Socorro Evidente, DC.

Sister Evident contacted Sen. Gordon last August 28, 2021, to request PRC to open its isolation facility in Adamson University in Manila to cater to COVID-19 positive individuals of the oldest welfare institution in the country. As of press time, 34 already tested positive for COVID and will be transferred by PRC from Hospicio to its facility in Adamson University.

The letter asking for help indicated that there are 108 active cases and 30 more people to be tested and classified as close contacts. Sen. Gordon immediately mobilized PRC to open the Adamson facility and cater to children and the elderly of Hospicio de San Jose.

“Kailangan natin agad tugunan ang mga matatanda at mga bata ng Hospcio de San Jose dahil isa sila sa mga most vulnerable groups sa ating bansa. Sa dumarami na kaso ng COVID-19 ay kaagad natin ipinabukas ang isolation facility natin sa Adamson upang mabigyan ng maayos na atensyong medical ang apektado ng COVID-19,” Sen. Gordon said.

The PRC isolation facility in Adamson University which opens today will provide a doctor and a nurse to ensure the wellbeing of the patients.

PRC’s Bakuna Bus also recently conducted vaccination at Hospicio de San Jose, inoculating over 150 senior citizens, bed-ridden clients, persons with comorbidities, and health care workers. (Philippine Red Cross)