Manila, July 15 -- In 2016, Shalom Trazona walked into a blood bank not out of choice, but out of urgency. Her cousin needed three bags of blood, and the Philippine Red Cross, following standard protocol, required replacement donors before releasing any. Shalom, alongside her late mother, rolled up her sleeve for the first time - unaware that this single act of necessity would blossom into a deeply personal mission. Now 36 and a thriving businesswoman, Shalom is a regular blood donor, having given countless times since that day nearly a decade ago. "At first, I was hesitant," she told the Philippine News Agency. "I had anemia and a heart condition. I thought donating would be risky for my health." But her experience told a different story. ...