The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday, Jan. 3 that it distributed a multi-purpose cash grant to 300 families in Bohol to help them recover from the damages brought by Typhoon Odette. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, PRC said it headed to the Municipality...
As the country deals with the continued threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) once again reminded the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible. (FILE PHOTO / PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) “The best protection against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated,” said PRC...
Re-electionist Senator Richard Gordon on Monday called on banks to enforce tighter online security to prevent hackers from stealing from clients’ accounts. Gordon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said banks should be more proactive in keeping their customers’ trust...
Businesswoman Rose Nono Lin should appear in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s next hearing into Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation’s questionable transaction with the government on COVID-19 pandemic supplies and shed light about her role in the negotiations, Senator Richard Gordon said....
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should retain the depiction of the country’s national heroes in Philippine currency in recognition of their bravery and invaluable contribution to the country’s rich history and culture. Senator Richard Gordon made the call on Sunday, as he opposed the...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon vowed to provide aid to 400,000 victims of typhoon Odette as the organization continues to appeal for more donations. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross "Every bit helps, and hopefully we can come out as...
A humanitarian airplane has been deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to the island of Siargao, one of the most hard-hit areas by Typhoon Odette, the organization said on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC said in a statement that the plane had a large team who would...
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Richard Gordon is seeking the capture of two key officials of companies allegedly linked to the irregularities in the government’s procurement of COVID-19 supplies from Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation. Gordon, at the continuation of the Senate blue...
The Philippine Red Cross has inaugurated a new blood collecting unit in Nasugbu, Batangas on Monday, Dec. 20. Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Dick Gordon led the inauguration of the blood station facility which will serve the municipalities of Taal, Lemery,...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday branded as “horrendous” the recent cyber-attacks launched against two news media organizations known to be critical of the Duterte administration, condeming the act as an infringement of freedom of the press. “What happened to the ABS-CBN News and Rappler...
Senator Richard Gordon is pushing for the bill seeking to institutionalize the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) to assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during emergencies, especially in times of natural calamities. In filing Senate Bill No. 2265, Gordon said stressed the need for a...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon appealed on Friday, Dec. 17, to the public to donate for the affected communities in Visayas and Mindanao due to Typhoon "Odette". Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC said that the typhoon caused...
