Philippine Red Cross Aklan Chapter

We applaud one of our modern heroes today, Sir Dindo, on his 22nd blood donation! As the Assistant to the Vice President of Hennan Group of Resorts Boracay, he continues to inspire us with his selfless act. Thank you, Sir Dindo, and keep up the amazing work!

Congratulations to your team and partners, for the successful Mobile Blood Donation Program. For more details, please visit or call us at 268.1425.

Red Cross Youth (RCY) Chapter Representative Errol Ordines, RN, is currently orienting the Infant Jesus Academy Kalibo RCY chapter. The RCY in the Philippines provides a platform to develop the young people in humanitarian leadership skills through their involvement in the Philippine Red Cross's humanitarian work.

For more details about RCY, please call 268.1425.

HAPPENING NOW. First donor of the day is Mr. Frank Merot (5th donation), General Manager of Movenpick Resort and Spa Boracay at their 3rd Quarter 2024 Hennan Group of Resorts Blood Drive.

Donate and save lives! Somewhere, someone is needing you. ❤️

Congratulations and thank you LGU Libacao for the 41 modern heroes who donated blood last Aug. 28, during the Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program held at Brgy. Julita, Libacao, Aklan. Keep it up!

For more details about MBDs, please call 268.1425.

Congratulations to the 127 modern heroes who participated in the Mobe Blood Donation Program organized by the LGU of Banga, in collaboration with the 601st Aklan Community Defense Center, 6RCDG, RESCOM, PA, and the Philippine Red Cross Aklan Chapter.

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Ms. Wennielyn B. Ta-ay from Kalibo Cable TV Network presented a check of Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php. 32,500) to the Philippine Red Cross Aklan Chapter. This contribution was for renewing the KCTN employees' membership levels: 2 Platinum, 10 Gold, 26 Silver, and 118 Bronze. Special thanks to Sir Cedric M. Sazon and Dr. Pauleen Sazon for their ongoing support of the Philippine Red Cross Aklan.

For more details about MAAB Services, please call 268.1425.

Cheers to the 23 blood donors at the Brgy. Pusiw, Numancia blood donation initiative, supported by the Philippine Red Cross Aklan Chapter and Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850). Special acknowledgment to Brgy Pusiw BHWs, St. Gabriel College interns, Rotaract Club of Metro Kalibo, Interact Club of Numancia Integrated School, Aklan Polytechnic College volleyball team, and other volunteers for their significant contributions.

For more details, please call 268.1425.

Today, John Rodel Martelino generously donated a bag of blood for the first time during the voluntary blood donation program in Brgy. Pusiw, Numancia. Initially asked to assist only as a Rotaractor, he ended up contributing his own blood. We commend his bravery and the invaluable contribution of his blood. Your courage is inspiring. Keep it up!

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We extend our gratitude to the entire Abayon family, including Ms. Allyn D. Abayon and Ms. Norma F. Abayon from Camaligan, Batan, Aklan, for their continuous renewal of PRC Membership for all family members from 2015 to the present. A total pf 19 registered members - 6 Premier Silver, 9 Premier Bronze, and 4 Classic memberships.

For more details about MAAB Services, please call 268.1425.

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Today, Ms. Twinkle Jade Gregorio, from Barangay Odiong, Altavas, Aklan, has received her Accident Medical Reimbursement from the Philippine Red Cross. She is a PRC Classic member registered through Aklan Catholic College in Kalibo, Aklan.

For more details about the MAAB Services, please call 268.1425.

Congratulations to the BLOOD GALLONERS for the Year 2023. Upon reaching the 8th donation or contributing 3,600 blood units and above, you become eligible for this recognition. Thank you for consistently saving lives. You are indeed our heroes. Keep it up!

The recognition was held last July 29, 2024 during the celebration of Blood Donors Month, at Nenette's, Garden, Brgy. Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan.

The LGU Nabas, under the leadership of Mayor Maria Fe T. Lasaleta, received the BLOOD SAMARITAN MERIT AWARD from the Philippine Red Cross for their support of the Blood Samaritan Program. This program aims to help underprivileged patients in need of blood transfusions. Nabas was also recognized as the top contributor in 2023, collecting 2.45% of the total blood units, with all 20 barangays consistently hosting mobile blood donation drives. Keep up the great job and thank you everyone for saving lives! Congratulations!

At the Sandugo Awards 2024, nearly 50 Non-Government, private and civic-society organizations were appreciated for hosting and co-organizing a Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program in 2023. The award ceremony was held last July 29, 2024, at Nenette’s Garden in Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan. Huge thanks for your amazing support, and here's to another year filled with life-saving blood donations. Keep up the good work!

Around 64 barangays were honored at the recent Sandugo Awards for achieving a 1% blood collection target in 2023. They were given appreciation last July 29, 2024 at Nenette’s Garden, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan. Please continue hosting the voluntary blood donation program, and do not hesitate to inform us of any support we can provide. Congratulations everyone!

📊 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐁𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞! 🦟

Dahil sa nagatinaas nga kaso it Dengue iya sa aton nga probinsya, importante nga nakasayod kita para maaksyunan eagi ag aton ra nga matapna.

Let’s unite in the fight against dengue through the 5S strategy:

✅ 𝐒earch and destroy mosquito breeding places pareho it mga kariton, ka-ang, balde ag drum

✅ 𝐒ecure self-protection paagi sa pagsuksok it pantalon, long sleeved nga mga eambong, ag mosquito repellant

✅ 𝐒eek early consultation kapin gid kung may sintomas it dengue pareho it mataas nga eagnat ag paeanakit it eawas

✅ 𝐒upport fogging and spraying only in hotspot areas

✅ 𝐒ustain hydration kapin gid kung ginaeagnat dahil sa dengue

Congratulations to the TOP 6 LGU Sandugo Awardees for the year 2023:

1. Nabas - 2.45%
2. Numancia - 1.79%
3. Lezo - 1.62%
4. Tangalan - 1.45%
5. Banga - 1.43%
6. Buruanga - 1.15%

The awarding was held last July 29, 2024 at Nenette's Garden, Brgy. Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan.

Today, Ms. Marlyn Nicolas of Brgy. Ginictan, Altavas, Aklan received the Accident Medical Reimbursement benefit (Cat Bite) of her daughter Mycah Geroy, PRC Classic Member registered at Odiong Elem. School, Brgy. Odiong, Altavas, Aklan.

For more details about MAAB Services, please call 268.1425.

Today, Ms. Analyn Sabiaga from Brgy. Rosario, Malinao, Aklan, received the Accident Medical Reimbursement benefit for her son, Lymar Sabiaga, a registered PRC Classic member and student of Rosario National High School in Malinao, Aklan. Nature of claim: Cat Bite.

For more details about MAAB Services, please call 268.1425.

PRC Aklan extends gratitude to the donors who responded to the need for blood through the Blood Services and to supporters, too. Your feedback is valued, and we strive to enhance our services continuously. Congratulations! ❤️

HAPPENING NOW. 2024 Blood Donors Recognition. ❤️

PRC Platinum member Jimmy Sison from Brgy Guadalupe, Libacao, Aklan, and MDRRMO responders of LGU Libacao received their Daily Hospitalization Allowance for Acute Pericarditis.

Special thanks to Mayor Navarrosa of LGU Libacao for supporting the PRC Platinum membership of our MDRRMO responders.

PRC Aklan conducted an Occupational First Aid and BLS-CPR with AED Training on July 19-20, 2024, at the PRC Aklan Chapter. The training was attended by 11 employees from various companies.

This training equips office and industrial workers with essential lifesaving skills for handling emergencies in the workplace. The 16-hour course involves hands-on practice in treating wounds, burns, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, moving victims, and other crucial lifesaving techniques.

Moreover, this training meets the certification requirements for First Aiders set by the Department of Labor & Employment (Section 6.a, Rule 1, Book 4: Occupational Safety & Health of the Philippine Labor Code) and the Department of Tourism (Item c, Section 13, Chapter 3 of the Philippine Hotel Code).

For more details, please call PRC Aklan at 268.1425.

While anticipating the program, Ms. Mary Joe Galeon seized the chance to conduct an awareness campaign on Philippine Red Cross services during the National CPR Day event on July 17, 2024, at the Philippine Red Cross Aklan premises.

She enthusiastically motivated the participants to consider joining the 143 volunteers or applying for membership, which includes accident, disability, and hospital reimbursement benefits.

PRC not only conducts blood drive and provides blood, but also offers services related to disaster response, psychosocial welfare, and basic life support training and workshops.

Call us now at 268.1425 for more details.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following for their financial support to Philippine Red Cross Aklan Chapter during the successful conduct of the National CPR Day 2024 on July 17, 2024.

CONG. CARLITO MARQUEZ & PAPA JESS MARQUEZ
Ms. Peach Lindriz Aguirre
Mr. Michael Andrew Ruiz
Ms. Gina Yabut
Ms. Mary Cris Leyson
Mr. Fritz Brylle Onayan
Ms. Dencie Servana
Mr. Arif Grey Ruiz
Mr. Jerick Paul Cahilig
Pastrana Construction & Supplies
Ms. Raysie Lyn Diopenes
Ms. Fretzy Sanico
Ms. Kimmy Nierves
Ms. Mary Jane Socion
Mr. Larrence Cadunggan
Hon. Allen Maming
Hon. Lei Milan Tupas

Likewise to LGU Banga and Mayor Noel Redison and McDonald's Kalibo who sponsored for the meals & snacks provided to our volunteers & staff.

Your donations & support make a significant difference to the success of this event. You help people in all ages a chance to learn acquired knowledge and skills to save lives. About 200 individuals from different Barangays in the Province of Aklan who took part in learning on how to administer CPR using a DIY CPR mannequin.

Thank you also to Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay Council of Brgy. Di**le & Jumarap, Banga, Barangay Poblacion Kalibo, Disaster Emergency Response Team of NVC, BLISS Achievers of Kalibo, RC143 volunteers, RCY Council & members, Boardnof Directors and Staff for your prompt response, cooperations and support.

"Together we are able to do so much!"
"A CPR Ready Philippines where knowledge & skills saves lives."

To avail of PRC's First Aid & BLS-CPR Training course, kindly contact 268-1425 or email us at [email protected].

National CPR Day

On July 17, PCR Aklan, along with all 102 Red Cross chapters in the Philippines, organized a nationwide CPR awareness campaign to mark the National CPR Day 2024 celebration. The theme was "A CPR Ready Philippines: Where Knowledge and Skills Save Lives". The goal is to reach around 20,000 participants across the country.

About 200 participants from Barangays Di**le & Jumarap in Banga, and Barangay Poblacion, Kalibo in the province took part in learning how to administer CPR using a DIY CPR Mannequin.

The participants included Barangay Health Workers, Red Cross Youth, Red Cross 143, and other individuals keen on learning life-saving techniques.

Ms. Mary Joe Galeon, the Administrator of PRC Aklan Chapter, and her team actively supervised and participated in the event.

Do you recall Sam Boy Lim?

In the 1980s and 1990s, Samboy Lim, a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association, collapsed after an exhibition game in 2014 and was rushed to the hospital. This incident led to the passage of the Samboy Lim Law (Republic Act 10871), also known as "The Basic Life Support Training in Schools Act," thanks to a bill introduced by Rep./Coach Yeng Guiao in 2015. This law requires mandatory hands-only CPR training to be included in the K-12 curriculum in honor of Samboy. (Source: Philheart.Org)

PRC Safety Services

The Philippine Red Cross provides every citizens with essential knowledge and basic skills to effectively respond to health crises such as cardiac arrest. Let's unite to advocate for the significance of CPR education and inspire others to become heroes in critical situations.

For BLS training & workshops (institution or corporate), and other Red Cross services, please contact 268.1425 or visit the closest Red Cross branch in your vicinity.