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PH Red Cross expands fleet with 180th ambulance

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August 21, 2025

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, August 19, announced that it has further strengthened its emergency and disaster response capabilities with the turnover of its 180th ambulance unit.

- By MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT

In a statement, PRC said the turnover, which took place on August 18, marks a “milestone” that highlights its continued commitment to providing timely medical assistance nationwide and underscores the value of its Safe Card Program.

Leading the ceremony were PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard J. Gordon and Secretary General Gwen Pang, joined by Elizabeth A. Chongco, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the PRC Valenzuela City Chapter, along with Dir. Ronald Chua, Dir. Julie Quiroga, and Bong Quiroga of JCI.

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