Philippine Red Cross
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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC; Filipino: Krus na Pula ng Pilipinas; Spanish: Cruz Roja Filipina) is a non-profit humanitarian organization and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Abbreviation | PRC |
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Formation | February 17, 1899 (as Cruz Roja Filipina) December 4, 1917 (as a chapter of the American Red Cross) April 15, 1947 (as an ICRC-recognized organization)[lower-alpha 1] |
Type | Humanitarian organization |
Purpose | Humanitarian |
Headquarters | 37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong 1550, Philippines |
Region served | Philippines |
Membership | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
Official language | Filipino and English |
Chairman of the Board of Governors | Richard J. Gordon |
Gwendolyn T. Pang | |
Website | redcross |
Formerly called | The Philippine National Red Cross |
The PRC was established in 1947, with roots in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. It was initially involved only in the provision of blood and short-term palliatives as well as participation in disaster-related activities but they now focus on a wider array of humanitarian services.
At present, the PRC provides six major services: National Blood Services, Disaster Management Services, Safety Services, Health Services, Welfare Services and Red Cross Youth.[1] The National Headquarters of the PRC is located at 37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.