PBCC

Philippine Blood
Coordinating Council
Our Vision
That health services and health-related organizations and
agencies shall provide an adequate supply of safe quality
blood, promote voluntary blood donation and administer
blood products in an appropriate and scienti;c manner
as an integral part of quality health and medical services
to our people.

A professional, multi-sectoral, dynamic and innovative

organization committed to the promotion of voluntary
donation, the provision of safe quality blood and the
rational use of blood products by health service
providers by advocacy, professional education, technical
assistance to policy makers in national and local
government agencies and private organizations,
networking and research.

CPD Updates
CPD for Nurses

34th Annual 16 Accreditation # 2010-

Convention Units 003-1921
August 23-25,
2017

35th Annual 18 Accreditation # 2010-

Convention Units 003-4194
August 22-24,
2018

Updates on Blood Donation Phlebotomy

September 12- 21 Accreditation # 2010-

14, 2018 Units 003-4159

September 27- 21 Accreditation # 2010-

29, 2018 Units 003-4770

October 4-6, 21 Accreditation # 2010-

2018 Units 003-4673

October 22-24, 21 Accreditation # 2010-

2018 Units 003-5583

October 25-27, 21 Accreditation # 2010-

2018 Units 003-5584

November 15- 21 Accreditation # 2010-

17, 2018 Units 003-5923

January 22-24, 21 Accreditation # 2010-

2019 Units 003-6729

February 6-8, 21 Accreditation # 2010-

2019 Units 003-6730

February 21-23, 18.25 Accreditation # 2010-

2019 Units 003-3186

About PBCC
Our Objectives
1. To disseminate correct information to the public
including children, regarding the bene;ts and
advantages of Voluntary Blood Donation;
2. To motivate different sectors of the society to
donate blood voluntarily in order to ensure safer
transfusion and to discourage the paid system;
3. To educate medical and paramedical personnel
regarding the proper utilization of blood;
4. To promote the use of blood component therapy to
utilize blood to the fullest;
5. To improve blood banking procedures and policies
especially in hospital-based blood bank;
6. To promote the interchange of concepts and
experiences in blood donation and transfusion
practices;
7. To foster participation in international activities in
Blood Banking and Transfusion

Our Roles
1. Primary Objectives
1. Professional Education
Physicians, nurses and other users of
blood
Pathologists, medical technologists
and other blood bank personnel
2. Technical Advice to Policy makers and
legislature, National and local government
3. Consultancy assistance to government
agencies, hospitals , private sector and
NGO's.
2. Secondary Objectives
1. Public information and education
2. Networking and Coordination
3. Research
Technical
Administrative
Psychosocial and behavioral

Our Strategic Plan

1. The PBCC sets as one of its primary objectives to
educate the medical and paramedical personnel
regarding the proper utilization of blood.
2. The PBCC shall launch a public education
campaign regarding the rational use of blood and
the advantages of voluntary blood donation.
3. The PBCC, using its o]cial identity as a recognized
agency in the NVBSP, sets as one of its objectives
a dynamic fund raising program.
4. The PBCC sets its mission of assisting in the quest
for excellence in the Blood Banking System of the
Philippines through upgrading technical skills and
training in quality management.

Our Role in Quality

Promotion of Voluntary Donation
Promotion of Rational Use of Blood
Technical Assistance to Legislative and Regulatory
Authorities
Professional Education
Seminars on Quality Assurance in Blood Bank
Training Course on Quality Management in
Blood Transfusion Services
Quality Circle on B T Services

National Blood Services Act Rep. Act

No. 7719
National Blood Services Act Rep. Act No. 7719 was
enacted into law in May 1994.
The bill was initiated by the Committee on NBSP -
;led in 1989 by Sen. R. Saguisag.
Promotes Voluntary Blood Donation and mandates
a N V Blood Services Program.
Phases out commercial blood banks in two to four
years.
Provides Duty-free importation of blood bank
equipment, reagents, blood bags, and supplies.
Regulates Blood Service Facilities

Standards for Blood Service Facilities

The Bureau of Research and Laboratories (BRL), DOH has
promulgated standards for Blood Banks/Centers
(BB/BC), Blood Collection Units (BCU) and Blood Stations
(BS).

National Policy Guidelines were formulated to govern the

networking of the Regional & Local Blood Services
Networks & Local Blood Councils.

Tripartite Summit
A Memorandum of Agreement between Department of
Health-NVBSP, Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) and
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC) for the
collaboration between & designation of Roles of DOH-
NVBSP, PNRC and PBCC in the implementation of the
NVBSP.

Subcommittee on Professional
Education (NVBSP)
The Subcommittee was formed composed of health
professional societies and government agencies to
conduct professional educational activities.

Task Force #1 - Training of BSF personnel

Task Force #2 - Seminars for Health Professionals
Task Force #3 - W/S on HBTC
Task Force #4 - W/S on LBC
Task Force #5 - Quality Management in BTS

History of PBCC
Voluntary Blood Donation
Before WW II, Blood was collected and directly
administered to patients.
With the advent of anticoagulants, blood could be
preserved and stored in Blood Banks
Voluntary Blood Donation began to be promoted
after WW II

PNRC National Blood Program

Philippine National Red Cross launched the
National Blood Program on July 17, 1948 with
President E. Quirino as the ;rst Blood Donor.
The original objective of the NBP was "To maintain
a constant and ready supply of whole blood or
plasma at least for emergency cases".

Blood Bank Law (Republic Act No 1517)

Subsequently, some government and private hospitals
set up blood banks. Through the years, the demand for
blood for transfusion grew. Because of the inability of the
PNRC NBP and hospital blood banks to cope with this
growing demand, commercial blood banks were
established. In order to assure the safety of the supply of
blood from the hospital and commercial blood banks, the
government passed the Blood Bank Law in 1956.

Blood Galloners Club

On July1957, sixteen (16) blood donors formed the Blood
Galloners Club (BGC) in ceremonies at the Philippine
Columbian Club. The ;rst President was Fr. John Bush,
an Australian priest, who served from1957-62. The
current President is P/Supt. Joel Torregoza - 1997-
present. Their foremost objective was to recruit more
donors and increase their ranks.

"Joint Committee on Blood Banking"

An Ad Hoc Committee was formed in late 1980 by the
Director of the BRL to study the decrease in the number
of professional blood donors. The idea of promoting
voluntary blood donation was raised. The Committee
recommended the formation of a Joint Committee on
Blood Banking composed of govern-mental agencies and
health professional associations (Memo circ. No. 10,
s.1081).

Philippine Blood Coordinating Council

In 08 June 1983, Dr. Tomas P. Maramba, Jr., then
the President of the PSP invited representatives of
the DOH, PNRC, BGC and health professional
associations to a meeting to discuss the need to
promote voluntary blood donation.
This led to the formation of the Philippine Blood
Coordinating Council which was launched at the
PMA Auditorium on September 15, 1983 with
Minister of Health Jesus Azurin as the main
speaker
The original concept was that the PBCC would be a
coordinating body for the PNRC, government
agencies, health professional associations, and
health related organizations in the campaign for
voluntary blood donation and the appropriate use
of blood components.

PBCC – Early Years

Registered with SEC in February 1984
First O]cers inducted by Lt. Gen. Fidel V. Ramos in
April 1984
First Annual Council Meeting held on 15 August
1984
PBCC joined celebration of Blood Donors Week in
July 1985
Brochure on PBCC published in 1985
Transfusion Newsletter ;rst issue – 1985
PCSO donated P20,000 to PBCC (Res. No. 183,
s.1985)

National Blood Services Program

On August 18, 1987, the Department of Health became
directly involved in the Blood Program when it issued
Department Circular No. 99, s.1987, which enunciated
two policies:

1. To provide an adequate supply of safe blood for

transfusion, principally via voluntary blood
donation;
2. To encourage the e]cient utilization of blood
resources.

The Committee on NBSP was created in December

1988 with multisectoral representation under Dept.
Order No. 339-K, s. 1988. The DOH, PNRC and
PBCC were the key players.
The Program was promulgated under Admin. Order
No. 118-A, s. 1992. The main objective was "To
ensure an adequate and equitable supply of safe
blood and blood products to patients who need
them."
Blood Banks were established or upgraded in
Regional Hospitals or Medical Centers.
The roles of various organizations in the NBSP
were agreed.
Regional Blood Councils were established in ten
(10) regions.
Blood Seminars were conducted in all regions.
Workshops on Hospital Blood Transfusion
Committees were held in Metro Manila, Baguio,
Cebu and Davao.

People of PBCC
2018 Officers
President Gary U. Ong, MD

Vice President Mari Karr A. Esguerra, MD

Secretary Salvador P. Aydante Jr., RMT

Assistant Secretary Oscar Angelou V. Abellon,

RMT

Treasurer Antonio F. Domasian, RMT

Assitant Treasurer Adoracion H. Sevilleja, RMT

Auditor Carmencita G. Parreño, RMT

PRO Remedios O. Ong, MD

Immediate Past Aldrin L. Bigay, RMT, MPH

President

Executive Board Members

Darwin B. Blasco, RMT

Ma. Rizalina F. Chua, RMT

Marites B. Estrella, RN

Francis F. Dematera, MD

Josephine Jasmin A. Ong, RMT

Noel P. Pingoy, MD

Lurdel Y. Posadas, RMT

Fidel H. Tejada, RMT

Eleonor E. Torculas, RMT

Milagros M. Viacrucis, MD

PBCC Seminars and

Workshops
R e m i n d e r f o r B l o o d B a n k i n g P ro c e d u re
attendees:
Bring your own laboratory gown.
Wear appropriate attire. Wear closed shoes.
Bring your original deposit slip.
Seminar will start at 7:30am.

Title Details

Blood Banking November 8-10,

Date
P ro c e d u re s 2019
Cuidad
Location Christhia, San
Mateo, Rizal
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation

P h l e b o to m y November 13-
Date
15, 2019
Ridgewood
Location Hotel, Baguio
City
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation
R e g i s t ra t i o n
i s a l re a d y
closed.

Blood Banking December 6-8,

Date
P ro c e d u re s 2019
Cuidad
Location Christhia, San
Mateo, Rizal
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation

Blood Banking January 17-19,

Date
P ro c e d u re s 2020
Ridgewood
Location Hotel, Baguio
City
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation

Donor Recruitment, January 22-24,

Date
R e t e n t i o n a n d C a re 2020
Ridgewood
Location Hotel, Baguio
City
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation

To t a l Q u a l i t y February 7-9,
Date
Management 2020
Ridgewood
Location Hotel, Baguio
City
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation

P h l e b o to m y February 21-23,
Date
2020
Ridgewood
Location Hotel, Baguio
City
Php 8,000.00
Registration inclusive of
Fee food and
accommodation

STEP 1:
D o w n l o a d a n d ;l l o u t R e g i s t ra t i o n Fo r m t h e n
s e n d i t to :
E M A I L : P B C C S E C R E TA R I AT @ YA H O O. C O M o r
FA X : ( 6 3 2 ) 4 2 3 5 4 4 3
Wa i t f o r t h e c o n ;r m a t i o n e m a i l f ro m t h e
S e c re t a r i a t b e f o re y o u p ro c e e d w i t h y o u r
payment.

STEP 2:
Fo r t h o s e w h o re c e i v e d t h e c o n ;r m a t i o n e m a i l
f ro m t h e S e c re t a r i a t , y o u m ay n o w p ro c e e d w i t h
yo u r p ay m e n t .
Yo u c a n d e p o s i t yo u r re g i s t ra t i o n fe e s to B P I
with the following account details.
P H I L I P P I N E B LO O D C O O R D I N AT I N G C O U N C I L
P B C C C u r re n t A c c o u n t N o . 4 2 5 1 - 0 0 6 1 - 3 5
B P I P h i l i p p i n e H e a r t C e n t e r B ra n c h
Wr i t e yo u r c o m p l e t e n a m e , t i t l e , d a t e o f
s e m i n a r o n t h e d e p o s i t s l i p a n d s e n d i t to g e t h e r
w i t h yo u r re g i s t ra t i o n f o r m .

Contact PBCC
PHILIPPINE BLOOD COORDINATING COUNCIL
Bld. 18, Lot 16-D, King Edward St., Kingspoint Subd.
Brgy. Bagbag, Novaliches, Quezon City
Telephone No.: (632)8-423-54-43
Mobile No: (0917)887 6015
Email: pbccsecretariat@yahoo.com