Filipinos should draw inspiration from Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino to defend the Philippines shores and the first Asian to successfully repel a colonial occupation, former senator Richard “Dick” Gordon said. Gordon, former tourism secretary, also said Lapu-Lapu’s life should...
Former senator Richard Gordon called on the government to take measures to deter China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea. Photo credit to Richard Gordon "We have to show China that we mean business and the quickest way to do that is to have credible defenses like F-16s, bigger Coast Guard...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Dec. 14 said the agency is eyeing the deployment of 35 Filipino doctors to provide aid in war-torn Gaza. PRC / Manila Bulletin PRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman Richard Gordon in a televised interview emphasized that this decision is...
(Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) served 4,276 patients during its Undas 2023 Operations across the country as of noon on Thursday, Nov. 2. “Our mission at the Red Cross is to save lives,” PRC Chairman and...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon, in a statement on Monday, Oct. 23, called on the Philippine government to "stand up to China" and protect its territorial integrity. Photo credit to Richard Gordon Gordon issued a statement following the recent...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon reiterated the pressing need for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to allow safe transit of refugees out in a crisis region. Photo credit to Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon Gordon...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chairman and chief executive officer Richard Gordon has been recognized as a "Man of Exemplary Influence" by the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS). Photo credit to Philippine Red Cross Gordon expressed his gratitude to the PCS during the ceremony on Sept. 27. “My parents...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard mourned the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople. DMW Secretary "Toots" Ople (Speaker's office) “I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of a dear friend and a...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon reiterated the significance of accident insurance and promoting a culture of public safety. “We all have to prepare for risks,” Gordon said in a statement on Friday, Aug. 11. Gordon issued this reminder after...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon mourned the passing of Dr. James Dy, the President of the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association, Inc, and Governor of the PRC. (Photo from Dick Gordon/Facebook) "How does one express one's grief over losing a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters are on high alert in preparation for the effects of typhoon Egay. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross On Monday, July 24, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon said that the organization is promptly deploying rescue teams, trucks, boats,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon told the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and DDB Philippines that someone should take responsibility for the controversy regarding the department's partner advertising firm, who used stock footage from...
