Philippine Red Cross - Masbate Chapter

02/10/2026

The Philippine Red Cross through the Red Cross Youth Department celebrates entire month of October 2026 as Red Cross Youth Month Celebration with the theme:
“Red Cross Youth in Action: Ready to LEAD. Ready to SERVE. Ready to RESPOND.”

This theme highlights the important roles of the young people as catalysts of positive change - empowered to lead with purpose, serve with compassion and respond with confidence during times of need. It is anchored on the following pillars:

● RCY LEAD – Ready to Lead
Focuses on strengthening youth leadership, participation, and representation, and inspiring RCY volunteers to become responsible, confident, and compassionate leaders.

● RCY SERVE – Ready to Serve
Highlights the role of RCY volunteers in humanitarian service, volunteerism, community engagement, and the mobilization of the RCY network in support of PRC Core Services.

● RCY RESPOND – Ready to Respond
Emphasizes youth preparedness, humanitarian response, compassionate leadership, and the capacity of young volunteers to take timely and meaningful action during emergencies and times of need.

25/09/2026

23/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Under the Republic Act 10530 otherwise known as the "Red Cross and Other Emblems Act of 2013", only the Philippine Red Cross, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the AFP Medical Services can use the Red Cross logo in the Philippines.

The Emblem Law imposes penalties for unauthorized use, ensuring that the emblems maintain their integrity and the trust they symbolize.

Respect the Emblem.

22/09/2026

🩸 BLOOD DONATION REMINDER: PREPARE BEFORE YOU DONATE! ❤️

Planning to donate blood on September 24, 2026? Make sure your body is ready to give the gift of life!

📅 Before your blood donation:

😴 GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Get at least 5 hours of sleep the night before your donation.

🍽️ EAT BEFORE DONATING
Do not skip your meal. Eat a healthy meal before donating, but avoid fatty or greasy foods.

💧 STAY HYDRATED
Drink plenty of water and fluids before your donation to help keep you well hydrated.

🚫🍺 NO ALCOHOL
Avoid alcohol intake for at least 24 hours before donating.

🪪 BRING A VALID ID
Bring a valid identification card and your blood donor card, if available.

👕 WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
Wear something with sleeves that can be easily raised above the elbow.

❤️ COME HEALTHY AND READY
Make sure you feel well on the day of donation. Be honest during the donor screening and disclose relevant health information, medications, recent travel, or other factors that may affect your eligibility.

📌 Remember: Donor eligibility will still be determined through the standard medical screening conducted by our Blood Services team.

Prepare well. Donate safely. Help save lives. 🩸❤️

22/09/2026

September 22, 2026

In celebration of the Maritime Week and National Seafarer's Day, the Philippine Port Authority (PPA) Masbate organized a Mobile Blood Donation held at the PPA Building, Brgy. Bapor, City of Masbate.

In this event, employees of the PPA Masbate, partners and stakeholders from PNP Maritime, PCG, PDEA, student interns, and walk in donors came to share their time and precious gift of blood to help those who are in need of blood transfusion.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the PPA Masbate headed by Port Manager Oliver S. Rodulfo Jr., partners and stakeholders, our very own Chapter Board of Director Vice Chairman, Dr. Cynthia V. Llacer, Southern Bicol Colleges Red Cross Youth Volunteers, Chapter-based Volunteers and staff for making this a success.

Every bag of blood brings hope. Every bag of blood can save a life.

Be a hero and save lives.

22/09/2026

Republic Act 10072 is the the legal mandate of the Philippine Red Cross.

16/09/2026

🐾 SAFE CARD IN ACTION: PROTECTION WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST! ❤️

An unexpected animal bite can happen anytime—but being a Philippine Red Cross SAFE Card Member means you have a helping hand when emergencies happen.

We are glad to share that one of our SAFE Card Members was able to claim Medical Reimbursement following an animal bite incident. 🏥🩹

The PRC SAFE Card is more than just a membership card. For an annual fee of around ₱1,200, members aged 3–85 years old can access accident assistance and benefits, including medical reimbursement, ambulance assistance, free blood, and accident-related coverage such as death, disablement, and burial assistance.*

At the same time, your membership helps support the Philippine Red Cross in continuing its humanitarian missions—from disaster response and emergency assistance to blood services and other lifesaving programs. ❤️

✨ Be SAFE. Be prepared. Be a SAFE Card Member.

📍 For SAFE Card membership and inquiries, visit the Philippine Red Cross – Masbate Chapter.

11/09/2026

🚨 3RD QUARTER NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS EARTHQUAKE DRILL (NSED) 2026 🚨

Preparedness saves lives! The Cataingan Municipal College of Red Cross Youth Council (CMC-RCYC) actively participated in the 3rd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held on September 10, 2026 at the Cataingan Municipal College Campus.

Through this activity, our Red Cross Youth volunteers demonstrated the importance of “Duck, Cover, and Hold”, proper evacuation procedures, and readiness to respond during an earthquake emergency. 🏫🚨

👥 Total Manpower Mobilized: 48
🔴 PRC Staff: 0
🔴 PRC Volunteers: 0
❤️ Red Cross Youth: 47
🩹 RCY Acting as Victims: 9

A special commendation to the Cataingan Municipal College of Red Cross Youth Council for their active participation and commitment to promoting disaster preparedness and community safety. Your readiness today can make a difference when an actual emergency strikes. ❤️

Be alert. Be prepared. Be ready to respond. 🇵🇭