The Philippine Army produced 25,000 blood bags during its nationwide blood donation drive on Sunday.
Philippine Army Spokesperson Colonel Louie Dema-ala said the collected bags of blood came from 161 sites nationwide. He described all the donors, mostly military personnel, as “modern-day heroes.”
“The Philippine Army conveyed its gratitude to the “modern-day heroes” who collectively donated around 25,000 blood bags,” Dema-ala said.
The massive undertaking netted a total of 24,841 blood bags which is composed of 6,316 blood bags from active personnel donors and 18,525 blood bags from reservists and other donors.
The Army, in cooperation with medical personnel from partner government and private hospitals, facilitated the blood donation in a majority of the sites. They also partnered with various Philippine Red Cross chapters in 48 sites and the Department of Health in 3 sites.
It aims to contribute to the country’s blood reserves, sustain an ample blood supply that will address the demand for blood as a life-saving fluid for Army personnel, and ensure the need for sufficient blood reserves during large-scale force mobilization in times of emergency.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners for their invaluable support for the successful donation drives this year. Through our collective efforts, we have helped save the lives of thousands of our countrymen,” Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido remarked.
