MANDALUYONG CITY -- With the constant need for a regular supply of blood, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to be at the forefront in helping save lives with blood services in the midst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation caused by the recent Super Typhoon Odette.

Through the leadership of Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon, the PRC Blood Program continues to provide fifty percent of the country's blood supply in their 99 Blood Facilities nationwide. In the month of January, the PRC served 13,100 patients dispensing 20,980 units of blood.

But there are two sides to blood services. There is the dispensing of blood and blood products, but there is also blood donation to ensure a constant supply. "As the need for blood never stops, we will continue to advocate the importance of blood donation in saving the lives of millions of Filipinos," said Gordon.

Gordon also appeals to the people to keep in touch with the 104 Red Cross Chapters or call the PRC Hotline 143 for urgent blood concerns. "No matter who you are, you can play a role in helping save lives by giving the valuable gift of blood. By regularly donating, blood stock will be sufficient before an emergency arises," added Gordon. (Philippine Red Cross_