By Mr. Jojee Roy T. Juarez
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ continues its dedication in supporting causes related the National Voluntary Blood Service Program.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ was awarded the Outstanding Blood Services Partner of the Year by the Philippine Red Cross-Western Visayas Regional Blood Center during the 20th Blood Donors Recognition & Awarding Ceremony held at the Iloilo Convention Center on August 3, 2018.
Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, Hospital Director of Iloilo Mission Hospital receiving the award in behalf of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.
This national award was given to the highly distinguished service in the promotion of the Philippine Red Cross’ voluntary blood donation program for more than 10 years. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ was represented by Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, a member of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Board of Trustees and Director of Iloilo Mission Hospital, and Mr. Jojee Roy T. Juarez, Adviser of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ College Red Cross Youth and Secretary and at the same time a member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter. They were joined by two ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Blood Ambassadors, Ms. Clarissa Joy Navarette and Mr. Johden Evalle, both from the College of Business and Accountancy. The award was presented by Dr. Dennise Roy M. Pasadilla, MD, PRC-WVRBC Manager.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ was also awarded a Plaque of Recognition for laudable achievement in the National Voluntary Blood Services Program 2017 by the Department of Health-Region VI last August 1, 2018 at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City. This award was received by Ms. Dimpna C. Castigador, OIC, Office of the President.