Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday bucked President Duterte’s warning he would bar Cabinet members from attending congressional inquiries saying this would mean that he is hiding something. Gordon made the remark as he questioned why the President is losing his cool after the Senate blue ribbon...
President Duterte hit several senators in his pre-recorded "Talk to the People" public briefing on Tuesday morning, Aug. 31, but none more than Senator Richard Gordon whom he assailed for being "too talkative" and "a show-off." President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos...
As part of its continuing efforts to help in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has breached the four million mark when it comes to testing and has so far vaccinated more than 150,000 individuals against the respiratory disease. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA...
Senators took exception to President Duterte's claim that Senate investigations do nothing in improving the government, prompting them to enumerate previous hearings that led to changes in the current administration. Senator Richard Gordon addresses members of the media in an online briefing on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its “Bakuna Bus” initiative, has already vaccinated more than 11,000 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “As the Red Cross continues to be the active ally of the government as we battle COVID-19, we need...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) could use the help of an independent agency to review hospital claims if it cannot do the job, Senator Richard Gordon has proposed. Senator Richard Gordon (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Gordon floated the idea following statements from...
Should he run for president, Senator Richard Gordon said he would choose a "public health person" to be his vice president. Senator Richard Gordon (Henzberg Austria/Senate PRIB) "I'm looking for a public health person. We have to get out of COVID. And I will need somebody other than my secretary of...
(Photo from Philippine Red Cross) With the increasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) strongly encouraged the public to be vaccinated as soon as possible to “beat the invisible enemy.” On Tuesday, Aug. 24, PRC Chairman and Chief...
If other senior citizens do not want to get coronavirus disease (COVID-19) jabs, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged the government to consider giving these vaccines to children. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “As the active ally of the government, we have been prioritizing...
President Duterte could set an example for Filipino politicians in dynasties to continue their practice if he pursues his bid for vice presidency. Senator Richard Gordon addresses members of the media in an online briefing on August 24, 2021. (MANILA BULLETIN Screencapture) Senator Richard Gordon...
Answering the call of the national government, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) gave its commitment to test thousands of specimens in a day in the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR). (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon said that...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Aug. 23, urged the public to be “extra vigilant” as the country recorded the highest and second highest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positivity rates in two consecutive days. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “We must continue our vigilant stand...
