MANDALUYONG CITY -- Through the leadership of PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard "Dick" Gordon, the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) deployed it’s Humanitarian Caravan, with seventeen manpower, composed of a water tanker, two hot meals on wheels food trucks, a payloader, an ambulance, a tractor head with low bed trailer, a wheeler cargo truck with shelter tool kit and a generator inside, and a 6x6 truck to boost response and provide much-needed relief to the typhoon affected areas in Surigao and Bohol last December 17, 2021.
“The 4Ps-predict, plan, prepare, and practice are instilled in every volunteer and staff from the Philippine Red Cross. When it comes to disasters and emergencies, we are always first, always ready, and always there,” reiterates Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.
“No matter what happens, the Red Cross will remain unstoppable, we will continue to innovate and plan ahead so that we can best serve our mission to help our people, especially the most vulnerable,” Gordon adds.
At the same time, the PRC is appealing for donations as it is currently preparing rescue equipment, medical tents, mosquito nets, sleeping kits, food packs and other relief items as these will be sent over to affected areas.
For donations, here are the bank details and contact numbers:
EMERGENCY APPEAL – BANK DETAILS
BANCO DE ORO (BDO)
Account Name:
PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
Bank Address:
G/F Velco Center, Roberto Oca Cor. A.C. Delgado sts., Port Area, Manila
Account No.:
0045-3001-8647
1045-3003-9482
Type:
SAVINGS – PESO
SAVINGS – DOLLAR
Swiftcode:
BNOR PHMM
