Senator Richard Gordon disclosed Friday, Oct. 1, that he declined an offer to be the running mate of his colleague Sen. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao for the 2022 elections. Senator Richard Gordon addresses members of the media in an online briefing on August 24, 2021. (MANILA BULLETIN Screencapture)...
Opposition senators on Friday, Oct. 1, slammed President Duterte's plans to block officials in his Cabinet from attending hearings in the Senate. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Senator Francis Pangilinan said Duterte was "desperately trying to cover up" the alleged...
A visibly furious President Duterte revealed that he has ordered Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to prepare a memorandum directing those under the Executive Branch of government to "not obey" the summons coming from the Senate, saying it is overstepping its jurisdiction. President Rodrigo...
President Duterte again found "colorful" ways to verbally attack Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman, Senator Richard Gordon, during the former's "Talk to the People" public briefing on late Thursday night, Sept. 30. President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Thursday, September 30, issued a subpoena against the chief accountant of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation. At the 7th hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the government's purchase of COVID-19 supplies, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon (left)...
Opposition Senator Francis ‘’Kiko’’ Pangilinan on Thursday, September 30, revealed that another undercapitalized firm was able to bag P7.6 billion worth of medical supplies for the national government’s anti-COVID 19 program. Senator Kiko Pangilinan Pangilinan made the revelation in the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged the public to continue to honor the Filipino doctors who continue to be at the frontlines as the country continues to battle coronavirus disease (COVID-19). JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “We at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are in awe of all...
In an effort to reach more people and get them vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to deploy its mobile vaccination clinics nationwide. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Ang layunin natin sa Philippine Red Cross (PRC) ay mabigyan ng bakuna...
In celebration of the World Heart Day, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Sept. 29, called on the public to donate blood not only to save other’s lives but for their own benefits as well. (Photo from Pixabay) “Habang ang mundo ay tuloy-tuloy na nilalabanan ang COVID-19, nanawagagan...
The Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation officer who reportedly went “missing” after admitting to tampering the certification dates of the face shields the company delivered to the government supposedly on the orders of her superiors may be detained by the House of Representatives. Surigao del...
The distribution of assistance given by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to Batanes will push through after the the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is lifted around the first week of October. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Office (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon...
Will the alleged scam on the government's procurement of COVID-19 supplies reach Malacañang? "Yes." Senator Richard Gordon (Henzberg Austria/Senate PRIB) This was the answer by Senator Richard J, Gordon, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, when asked Wednesday, September 29, on whether...
