PH Army aims to collect 50K blood bags in 2-day blood drive

MANILA: The Philippine Army (PA) is aiming to collect 50,000 blood bags in the ongoing two-day blood drive at its headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City and other key camps nationwide. "The Army targets to collect around 50,000 blood bags from donors, which include Army officers, enlisted personnel, reservists, and ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) cadets, as well as donors from civilian agencies and other uniformed services," PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a statement. The event is also aimed at ensuring that the Army has an ample blood supply that can address the need for sufficient blood reserves during large-scale force mobilization in times of emergency, he added. This activity is one of the events being held to celebrate the PA's 127th founding anniversary on March 22. The PA traces its roots to the Philippine Revolutionary Army that was established on March 22, 1897. Dema-ala said the PA also intends to contribute to the country's blood reserves Source: Philippines News Ag ency