Marilao Hosts Bloodletting Event
Marilao Hosts Bloodletting Event
By: Chello Gonzales
๐ท: Chello GonzalesMany residents of Marilao came to donate their blood at the Blood Letting Activity in the Municipal Atrium of Marilao.
The event started on October 19, 2023, and is a partnership between the Regional Health Unit and Philippine Blood Center-DOH.
Donors give their blood to help others, and it has good benefits for the body.
Romeo Bonifacio has contributed his blood many times. “'Di ko na matandaan, pero binigyan na kami ng galloner ibig sabihin sampu na pataas ang nabigay namin.”
“Tulong sa mga nangangailangan. Pangalawa ano din sa katawan natin yan. Kumabaga parang sasakyan sabi nga ng doktor parang chaser lang din yan. Nakatulong kana, nakatulong kana rin sa sarili mo.” he added
Other donors give their blood for the first time just in case they need it for the future.
“Masaya atsaka kailangan kasi pag may time na kami na mangailangan ng dugo pwedeng mong i-share,” said Olivia Francisco, first time blood donor.
She added, “Kasi na-experience ko na noong nakaraang buwan lang na nangailangan kami ng dugo kahit na may pambili kami tapos wala naman available na mabibilihan. Sabi po nila mas maganda kung may card kami.”
According to Dr. Ferisa Garcia a medical technologist, she emphasized the importance of the blood donation. “Unang-una, sa isang bag na madodonate natin paghihiwalay-hiwalay natin siya into three different blood components like blood concentrate, fresh frozen plasma at saka pack of red blood cells. So sa tatlong components na 'yun tatlong tao na yung matutulungan din natin.”
She added that, “Bukod sa makakatulong ka sa kapwa mo. Mas mabilis magreregenerate yung blood cells natin. Total hindi ka naman mauubusan ng dugo kasi papalitan din yan.”
Garcia stated that the requirements for Blood Donation are as follows:
- Identification card (ID).
- Weight should not be lower than 50 kilograms.
- Hemoglobin check, screening if healthy or not.
Levels
Women: 12.5 (g/dL) to 17.5 (g/dL)
Men: 13.5 (g/dL) to 18.5 (g/dL)
- Does not have any diseases
- No tattoo
- No surgery.
If you recently had a piercing, surgery, or tattoo, you can donate blood after 1 year.
Mary Joy Labada, a teacher, wanted to contribute to blood donation, but did not pass the screening.
“Medyo nalungkot ako siyempre kasi yung effort, 'di ba sayang tapos yung klase ko hindi ko napasukan pero sabi ko nga nandon naman yung intensyon.”
Marilao Mayor Henry R. Lutao showed up at the event. He did not give any interviews though allowed to take pictures of him.
Municipal Cooperative Officer John Luis Santiago, explained that the municipal government is joining the advocacy by providing the venue. “Kung saan marami tayo means to communicate with the people kasi maraming nagfo-follow ng ating Facebook account, mga media natin.”
He stated that they have force multipliers: local legislative bodies, NGOs, volunteers, and other cooperatives.
“Sa kooperatiba po, mayroon po tayong kooperatiba na nagdonate ng balot, at zesto para po sa blood donor. Ito namn pong mga magaassist ay nagpondo ang Pamahalaang Bayan ng Marilao sa pangunguna po ni mayor Henry R. Lutao ng lunch at doon sa mga magaassist.” said Romina Mendoza, a member of Marilao Municipal Employees Multi Purpose Cooperative (MMPEMCO)
Other cooperatives that joined the event are the Rotary Club of Marilao Highlights and Inner Wheel Club of Marilao Wonders.
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