Shopee, the leading online shopping platform in
the Philippines, partners with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to promote
National Disaster Resilience Month this July. The partnership encourages
Filipinos to be equipped and self-reliant to be able to survive the first and
most crucial 72 hours following a calamity, during which amenities such as
electricity, water or telephone lines may not work, and rescue teams may not be
able to reach the location immediately.
“Shopee
is proud to work with the Philippine Red Cross as we promote the importance of
resilience after a disaster. We hope
that by having the PRC Lifeline Kits available on Shopee, this helps Filipinos
prepare for and survive in the aftermath of disasters or emergencies,” said
Macy Castillo, Shopee’s Head of Commercial Business.
The
PRC Lifeline Kits offered on Shopee feature essential items such as
flashlights, whistles, thermal blankets, first aid kits and other supplies to
help support anyone during the first 72 hours of an emergency. Various kits
that can be carried while evacuating are available for everyone — children, adults, or even
the entire family.
In
the wake of a magnitude 6.5 quake that hit the Visayas earlier in the month,
the PRC reminds residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces that they should
prepare for the “Big One”, a magnitude 7 earthquake along the West Valley
Fault, which is ripe for movement.
“We
need to plan ahead for every disaster. By making preparations to ensure
effective and efficient responses, we help build resilient communities ready to
face any disaster. Efficient volunteers, together with strong logistics support
and information technology, will allow us to build a more responsive and better
Red Cross for the community,” said PRC Chairman and Senator Richard Gordon.
The
PRC kits are available through the official Red Cross PH store on Shopee (https://shopee.ph/redcrossph) and comes
with Free Shipping and Cash On Delivery (COD) nationwide. Filipinos across the
country can now better prepare to face potential disasters.
“It’s
best to be prepared and have an emergency kit at home, the office, and other
places we frequent. Shopee is committed to helping the PRC promote swift
response and resilience in the face of adversity. This will not only come in
handy, but also save lives,” Castillo adds.
Shopee is available to download for free
on the App Store and Google Play. To learn more about the PRC Lifeline Kits, visit the Shopee
Red Cross PH store at https://shopee.ph/redcrossph.
About
Shopee
Shopee
is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a
platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and
fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support.
Shopee
aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s eCommerce
destination of choice. Shopee has a wide selection of product categories
ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty,
baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment. Launched in November 2015,
Shopee provides over 3 million brands and sellers with direct access to more
than 40 million users across the region in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,
Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Shopee
is strongly supported by Sea (formerly known as Garena), Southeast Asia’s
largest internet platform provider. For more information, please visit
www.shopee.sg
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