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
