Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday, Nov. 4 turned the tables on President Duterte saying the chief executive himself has admitted that he is corrupt. Gordon specifically cited the President’s pronouncements during a speeech last June 28, 2017 at the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Thursday, Nov. 4 cited for contempt Lloyd Christopher Lao, a former official at the Department of Budget and Management’s Procurement Service (DBM-PS), for avoiding the panel’s ongoing investigation into the national government’s procurement of overpriced...
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday, Nov. 4 criticized a Senate colleague for complaining about the lengthy hearings of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the alleged overpriced medical supplies that the government bought from Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. Though he didn’t name names, Gordon...
The Philippine Red Cross continues to provide aid for residents of the province of La Union who were severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) "Maring", the agency said on Wednesday, November 3. PRC's La Union Chapter distributed food items targeting over 256 families in Bacnotan, La Union...
"I wouldn't be President Duterte if I were corrupt like you." President Rodrigo Duterte listens to the presentation of his Cabinet members during the "Talk to the People" public briefing on Nov. 2, 2021 (Malacañang photo) This was the Chief Executive's comeback on Wednesday, Nov. 3 , against...
All necessary measures are currently being taken by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to ensure unceasing blood services after a fire broke out at the Zamboanga del Sur provincial health office, the agency said Monday, November 1. (Screenshot from the video of Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga del Sur -...
As the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to urge the public to donate blood, the humanitarian organization said in a statement on Monday, November 1 that it does not condone giving payments for the act. A Philippine Red Cross volunteer collects blood from a donor during a recent mobile blood...
Several areas in Manila who grappled with the water shortages over the weekend were assisted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) who dispatched its water tanker that distributed 40,000 liters of potable water to various barangays. (Photo from the Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) "Kada araw,...
Individuals in the most vulnerable areas in Batangas were vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, Oct. 30. PRC Batangas vaccination In a statement, PRC said that through its Bakuna Bus and Bakuna Center, they have vaccinated a total of...
Even if coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions slowly ease up in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Oct. 28, reminded the public to stay safe and vigilant especially in this season of “Undas.” People visit their departed loved ones at the Manila North Cemetery on Oct....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has vaccinated 1,700 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Laguna and Aklan in line with its efforts to help the national government. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) On Oct. 27, PRC vaccinated a total of 1,300 individuals belonging to the A4 category...
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday branded two executives of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation “Senate fugitives” after they stopped participating in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s ongoing investigation into the alleged overpriced COVID-19 supplies. Gordon said the actions of...
