ROXAS CITY, Capiz, March 12 (PIA6) – A mass bloodletting activity dubbed “Dugtong Buhay” is set on March 15 at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) – Capiz Chapter here to provide the local blood bank adequate blood supply.
The initiative, now on its third year, is spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency through the support of the Capiz Association of Government Public Information Officers, Inc. (CAGPIO) and Philippine Dental Association (PDA) – Capiz Chapter.
“We are encouraging everyone to join us and voluntarily donate their blood to help others in need of blood,” said newly inducted CAGPIO president and Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) Public Information Officer (PIO) SPO1 Donna B. Asmod.
The upcoming blood donation activity targets policemen, jail officers, coast guard personnel, PIOs, local government unit employees and students aside from “walk in” voluntary blood donors.
In September 2012, a similar activity was facilitated by PIA, CAGPIO and PDA – Capiz Chapter that generated 53 bags of blood for the PRC.
The supply of blood colleced during the 2nd Dugtong Buhay formed part of the estimated 2,000 bags of blood in a series of mass blood donation activities in 2012.
The life-saving activity is in response to the increasing number of dengue patients in the province and the PRC’s campaign for more voluntary blood donors this year.
The partnership of PIA, CAGPIO and PDA – Capiz chapter dates back in October 2011 during the first Dugtong – Buhay activity which has earned an award from PRC during the Blood Donor’s Month culminating activity on Aug. 1, 2012. (JCM/Alex A. Lumaque/PIA 6 Capiz)
Miyerkules, Marso 13, 2013
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