Mindanaotoday.com | DOLE LDN holds bloodletting activity
Dubbed “Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often,” the activity aims to ensure a safe and sustainable supply of blood that is readily available to all those in need.
LDN PFO Chief Lawyer Safrali S. Cabili emphasized that, as public servants, they have a responsibility to serve the public through blood donation. He thanked the personnel who voluntarily donated their blood to help those in dire need.
Meanwhile, key people from the PRC-ICC stressed the significance of giving blood and blood products.
Dr. Levi J. Villarin said safe blood saves lives, and blood is needed by women with complications during pregnancy and childbirth, children with severe anemia, often resulting from malaria or malnutrition, accident victims, and surgical and cancer patients.
Meanwhile, Ashley Macapundag set the mood as the activity began by providing the do’s and don’ts of donating blood. Each volunteer was guided, with assistance from PRC personnel, through the step-by-step process. Post-evaluation and assessments were carefully conducted once the successful donor completed the procedure.
“It is my duty to serve and protect the clients of this office. I believe that giving my blood to those in need has benefits for our physical health, reduces stress, improves emotional well-being, and provides a sense of belonging while reducing isolation,” said Jieson C. Bastillada, a security guard at LDN PFO who donated his blood during the activity.
As one of the major suppliers of blood and blood products in the country, the PRC National Blood Services continuously delivers an adequate, safe, and quality blood supply to the most vulnerable. The PRC operates 31 blood centers and 71 blood collection units nationwide.
Moreover, Cabili expressed full support for the services of the LDN Safety and Health Committee in strengthening collaboration with other partner organizations. (DOLE LDN/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)