The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will continue to monitor the situation through its 24-hour Operations Center and its specially trained ‘143’ volunteers in Batangas, amid the continued unrest of Taal Volcano. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Sunday, March 27,...
The 13 surviving members of the 1971-1972 Constitutional Convention on Sunday, March 20, endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau) “We the surviving members of the 1971-72 Constitutional Convention give our unconditional and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has recently received a P500,000.00 donation from Mitsui O.S.K Lines, LTD (MOL) through its local Philippine entity, Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) The donation is part of MOL’s support to PRC’s continuous...
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan endorsed trade unionist Elmer "Ka Bong" Labog and reelectionist Sen. Richard Gordon in its senatorial slate for the upcoming May 9 elections. Trade unionist Elmer Labog and Senator Richard Gordon (Labog’s Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) The coalition now has 10...
Senator Richard J. Gordon has underscored the importance of active economic zones in helping the Philippine economy reclaim its growth to pre-pandemic levels. Gordon, chairman of the Senate government corporations and public enterprises committee, told officials of the Philippine Economic Zone...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partnered recently with Ricky Reyes for its Health and Beauty Caravan in Rizal and Marikina that aims to serve 2,000 individuals. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) The health and beauty caravan started last March 14, with the goal to provide health...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY— Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters, who call themselves “kakampinks,” did not let the rainy weather here dampen their spirits as they attended her first grand rally in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Vice President Leni Robredo takes the stage to speak before the...
Reelectionist Senator Richard J. Gordon has urged Filipinos to resort to fuel-saving measures considering the recent increases in oil prices. Gordon said that the government must also find ways to set aside stock of oil and gas as the Philippines is competing with other countries to get their...
Senator Richard Gordon welcomed on Monday, March 7 the signing by President Duterte of a law that defines the crime of statutory rape and other acts of sexual abuse, as well as raises the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. Gordon, chairman of the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee, called...
The Philippine Red Cross reminded the public on Thursday, March 3 to continue observing health protocols despite the drop in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon also reiterated...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday lauded the Philippines support to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution condemning Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and demand for a ceasefire and complete, unconditional withdrawal of all of its military forces from the territory. Gordon, chairman of...
Senator Richard Gordon has assured that Mindanao would not be left behind in the pursuit of progress once reelected. Gordon, who came to the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon as a guest senatorial candidate of the Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan tandem, is...