MANDALUYONG CITY -- Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon leads the turnover ceremony of motorcycle units with insulated top box to PRC local chapters in North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao clusters on December 10, 2021.

Last May 2020, Honda Philippines Inc. donated 104 motorcycle units to strengthen PRC’s fleet for immediate response during emergencies. PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon expressed his gratitude to Honda Philippines Inc. and assured that these donations will be beneficial as the Red Cross expands its capacity to reach more areas nationwide.

“The Philippine Red Cross continues to innovate through the new motorcycle units that will enable us to be the first responders in emergencies. These new motorcycle units will be utilized to deliver an immediate response to the most vulnerable,” Gordon said.

Moreover, PRC staff and volunteers underwent a Honda Safety Training which include classroom lectures and practical motorcycle handling for proper handling, motorcycle operations and road safety. 

“Our goal is to provide immediate assistance to the most vulnerable. The motorcycles can be used to deliver blood, deliver swab and saliva specimens to our molecular laboratories, and other humanitarian interventions to aid the most vulnerable. PRC also provides training to ensure the safety of our motorcycle riders,” Gordon added. (Philippine Red Cross)