PH Red Cross to deploy over 1,800 personnel for Undas

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will deploy 1,848 personnel for its Undas Operation 2026, including 248 staff members and 1,600 volunteers. The agency will also deploy 314 first aid stations, 149 welfare desks, 103 mobile units, 104 foot patrol teams, 65 ambulances and 19 emergency vehicles. These resources will be stationed at cemeteries, bus

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