The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday has donated P10 million in financial aid for the National Blood Services of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
“In recognition of the effort and achievements of the Philippine Red Cross, to ensure that Filipinos have access to safe blood products, PCSO is pleased to announce that it has approved the calamity assistance for dengue patients through the Philippine Red Cross in the amount of P10 million,” PCSO General Manager Royina Garma said in her speech during the 2019 Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony of the PRC in Mandaluyong City on Thursday.
The National Blood Services is the PRC’s arm that delivers adequate, safe and quality blood supply to the most vulnerable. Garma enjoined everyone present during the event to support the gaming activities of the PCSO and its charity programs.
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