Saliva RT-PCR is now accessible at PRC Bataan Chapter

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) launched last January 25, 2021, the Covid-19 RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test using saliva that the Department of Health (DOH) has already approved. According to PRC Bataan Chapter Administrator Charlie Gatbunton, the Saliva RT-PCR is accessible at their office starting today, February 9. The difference between the Saliva RT-PCR […]

Covid-19 saliva test now available at Subic Freeport

The saliva test, a more comfortable and affordable alternative to the nasal swabbing method for Covid-19 testing, is now available at the Subic Bay Freeport under a joint project of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the PRC on Monday (Feb. […]

Red Cross’ ‘Amazing Grace’ sails to Catanduanes

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) sends its M/V Amazing Grace to the province of Catanduanes today to provide much needed relief and assistance to the survivors of recent typhoons that hit the country. PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard J. Gordon leads the send-off ceremony for the ship, which was commissioned by the PRC in […]