Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), through its Dugtong Buhay Movement, is spearheading another bloodletting activity to help promote public health. The bloodletting drive, already the 5th of its kind to be led by the DBM, will be held on Friday at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Ermita, Manila from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the Dugtong Buhay Movement, founded and headed by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, consists of the DBM, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Philippine National Police. The initiative has already received over 600 pledges for participation, aiming to promote public health by emphasizing the importance of voluntary blood donation to aid patients in need of medical attention. This bloodletting drive marks the first-time partnership between the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) and the DBM for such an event. UPM's affiliate organizations, including the UP Pahinungod, Phi Kappa Mu and Mu Sigma Phi Fratern ities, and Phi Lambda Delta and Mu Sigma Phi Sororities, will also be involved in the initiative. Additionally, personnel from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology will volunteer to support the activity. Coca-Cola Philippines has been named as the sponsor for the bloodletting drive. The event upholds Republic Act 7719, known as the National Blood Services Act of 1994, which encourages voluntary blood donation to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for the nation.