Senator Richard Gordon has lauded the signing into law of the bill prescribing a fixed term for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff to a maximum of three years, saying this would bring stability to the Philippine military. “We welcome the signing of Senate Bill No. 2376 (into...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday, May 10 conceded his defeat in the senatorial race in this year’s elections, saying he will forever desire victory and unity for the Philippines. Sen. Richard J. Gordon “The people have spoken, and I bow to their will. I congratulate those who have won and wish...
The incarcerated officials of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. deserve no pity after siphoning P12-billion off the national coffers, Sen. Richard Gordon said. Gordon, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, said this in response to Linconn Ong and Mohit Dargani's recent plea to Senate President...
Senator Richard Gordon said the two key witnesses in the case against Senator Leila de Lima are liable for perjury after recanting their bombshell testimony. Gordon, the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights chairman, said that Rafael Ragos and Kerwin Espinosa should be investigated by the...
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) should fast track its investigations on the retraction of two key witnesses who initially implicated Senator Leila de Lima in the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP). “Sen. De Lima is being persecuted by...
Pharmally Pharmaceutical executives Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong should blame themselves over their continued detention since they continue to refuse to submit papers and documents that have been subpoeanaed by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Senator Richard Gordon said. Gordon pointed this out...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) was quick to respond when a blaze of fire and smoke broke out on Monday, May 2 at a residential area within the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Campus. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “Napakahalaga ng emergency response unit at emergency medical...
SINILOAN, Laguna – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) opened a new branch of its Laguna Chapter in the multipurpose building of Barangay Wawa here on April 29. The opening program was led by PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Richard "Dick" Gordon. Also in attendance were Chapter Administrator Frank Gray...
(Image courtesy of PH Red Cross) To help the survivors recover in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agaton, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) made an emergency appeal for cash donations. As posted on its Facebook page, PRC is requesting cash assistance through donations to locally purchase food,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reiterated its commitment to provide the “best humanitarian service” possible towards a better tomorrow for all Filipinos in need as it celebrated its 75th anniversary. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN PRC commemorated the 75 years in the service of the...
Reelectionist Senator Richard Gordon on Wednesday, April 13 thanked the province of Catanduanes for anointing him as an adopted son. Gordon was recognized by the Catanduanes provincial government in his efforts to help its residents recover from various calamities. “We are thankful and humbled by...
Following a proposal by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import sugar, Senator Richard Gordon has pitched for the development of the Philippine sugar industry and to help farmers earn more through innovation. “ palakasin ang capability at capacity...
