DUGO NG TANOD, DUGTONG NG BUHAY
Blood Letting
Last Nov. 23, 2007, some 100 barangay tanods went to the GTIC Function Hall of the Provincial Capitol of Guimaras for a blood letting activity dubbed as "Dugo ng Tanod, Dugtong ng Buhay." This was initiated by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) in cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) and GMA TV 6.
Anna Marie Nava, chapter president and OIC of PNRC Guimaras, said that she issued a challenge amid difficulties in collecting blood. The activity is being done every month. The donors are given cards which they can present during emergencies. This card is transferable.
Elmer Baldeviso, 27 years old from Lucmayan Nueva Valencia, said that this is the first time he will do this. "I'm not afraid and I want to help my fellowmen."
Governor Felipe Hilan Nava, through a video recording, thanked everybody for their cooperation.