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AP Renewables Inc. joins the bloodletting activity of the Philippine Red Cross of Albay & Laguna

March 20, 2024

Sixty-eight volunteers from AP Renewables Inc. and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) of Laguna and Albay came together to implement the blood letting activity last February 14. APRI employees were able to collect 47 bags of blood, which is expected to benefit 141 patients.

“The activity aims to save lives. With the tagline of ‘Give Love, Give Blood,’ donating blood is a great opportunity to give back to our community while also promoting the overall health of the donor. One bag of blood can save three lives,” said Vernajoy Navarez, APRI Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Supervisor for Occupational Health and Safety.

Carlo B. Villanueva, Red Cross Albay Volunteer, also emphasized that “blood donation drives organized by partners of the Philippine Red Cross are important for both donors and patients.”

“For donors, it’s an opportunity to contribute to the community’s well-being, potentially saving lives with their donation. It also promotes a sense of fulfillment,” he said. “Several studies suggest that regular blood donation has several benefits to donors by improving their overall cardiovascular health, enhancing blood circulation and reducing the risk of cancer.”

“For patients, blood donations are essential for various medical procedures including surgeries, treatment of cancer, anemia and other conditions without steady supply of donated blood, many medical interventions would not be possible,” Villanueva added.

APRI employees also found the act of donating their blood for a cause meaningful.

For Christine Barria, Financial Supervisor for Investment Planning, donating her blood is her way of giving back to those who helped their family in the same way.

“I believe that donating blood helps extend the lives of those who receive these blood donations. My dad's life was extended because of blood donations from other people whom we don't know. So I'm returning the favor by becoming a regular blood donor.”

On the other hand, Rachel Dacir, 1AP Accounts Payable Supervisor, shared that she felt warmth from helping others, considering that the drive was also scheduled on the day of love.

“I feel so blessed to be given the opportunity to donate blood for the first time, and it's Valentine's Day – a perfect day to share love by being able to save other's lives. It is my first time donating blood, and it actually feels great.”

The Safety, Health and Environment Department of APRI conducts annual bloodletting activities at their two sites to encourage employees to help those in need. The activity facilitates the donation of blood and the improvement of the donors’ health.

“Blood-letting activities demonstrate our commitment to our community. It's an activity with far-reaching benefits to both patients in need of blood and the donors, playing a crucial role in supporting public healthcare initiatives,” said Maria Victoria Arago, Senior Assistant Vice-President for SHE of APRI.