The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, launched its“Safe Card” project at the Savoy Hotel, Newtown Mactan Lapu-Lapu City, with prominent personalities and organizations pledging support to register or sponsor their employees, especially those in the healthcare sector, as volunteers and rescuers.
For only P1,200 a year, the “Safe Card” involves membership and a preparedness program that connects to the organization’s nationwide network of trained responders and PRC services such as blood donation, disaster management, health, safety, welfare, and WASH, while serving as a gateway to active volunteerism.
“The Safe Card is about preparedness, protection, and participation. It allows Filipino to be part of the Red Cross mission, ready to respond, ready to help, and ready to save lives when emergencies strike,” PRC chairman Richard Gordon said at the launch and press briefing event.
PRC secretary general Dr. Gwen Pang said with the Safe Card program, PRC aims to build a stronger base of trained volunteers and prepared citizens. This program strengthens the 143-volunteer network and ensures that help is always within reach, especially during disasters and emergencies, she said.
