PCL-Capiz bloodletting successful
ROXAS CITY—The bloodletting activity spearheaded by the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Capiz Chapter headed by its president Councilor David Bauson became successful.
Held at the poolside of the Villareal Stadium here last September 19, the activity was supported by the province's 16 municipalities.
Bauson, who is also ex-officio member of the provincial board, told The News Today that although the turn-out of the blooding is lower than what was expected, the cooperation of every municipality was present.
The bloodletting according to Bauson is in connection with the PCL Week being celebrated yearly every first week of September under PD Proclamation No. 212 dated July 23, 1993.
With theme: "Kalusugan, Kalikasan, Kabuhayan... Susi sa Kaunlaran" the said bloodletting was conducted by Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) thru its administrator Nelia Cartujano and Dr. Charlie Robles of the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital.
"The bloodletting will help the PNRC's blood bank reserve which indeed is a long way in saving the lives of our brothers in times of crisis," Bauson said.
City Mayor Vicente Bermejo assured that the city government is fully supportive of the PCL Capiz.
Governor Victor Tanco, Sr, who was not able to attend due to prior appointments, sent his message which was read by Board Member Estevan Contreras. Sen. Mar Roxas also sent his message which was read by City Councilor Dennis Altobano.
The blood letting was also assisted by Dra. Bauson, wife of PCL president David Bauson.
Robles emphasized the importance of bloodletting as good for health adding that voluntary blood donors are safe.