Mindanaotoday.com | Donors flock to PhilHealth-10’s bloodletting event
By: Jan Albert Araña
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – More than a hundred donors, mostly police, students, government employees, and some private stakeholders, came to participate in PhilHealth-10’s “Give Blood, Save Lives: Blood-letting Activity” in line with their continuous celebration of its 28th anniversary at the Limketkai event center here on March 30.
With the unexpected influx of donors wanting to donate, the program, which was originally scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., was cut short due to a shortage of blood bags.
The Philippine Red Cross team, which carried the blood bags, assisted in the said event.
Delio Aseron II, PhilHealth-10 regional vice president, thanked all the partner organizations and private stakeholders who helped make the event a success.
“Each and every blood donated has the power to save a life. Donate your blood for a reason; let the reason be life. I salute those who supported [this activity], especially those who donated their blood to help our countrymen in their time of need,” Aseron said.
He stressed that his office will keep doing things to help the public and will also hold information campaigns about the benefits of PhilHealth.
This information will be spread to the grassroots level so that members can understand the government’s health programs and encourage people who are not members to sign up.
PhilHealth-10 assures every Filipino that they will make sure that every member, including their loved ones, is protected. (JAKA | PIA-10 | Misamis Oriental)
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