Philippine Red Cross prepares for typhoon 'Ruby'

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Thursday that it is now under red alert status and fully prepared after it directed all its chapters in typhoon "Ruby's" forecast paths to make all vital preparations to assist those that will be affected by the howler.

PRC Chairman Richard Gordon said that the Red Cross chapters and its 143 volunteers in the path of typhoon Ruby were already directed to be alert 24 hours a day and be prepared for any untoward incidents.