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Senator Dick Gordon expressed his admiration for all 1,677 newly licensed physicians who recently hurdled the latest Physician’s Licensure Exam (PLE) in the National Capital Region (NCR) which was held from October 30 to November 2 this year. “I commend and congratulate our new licensed doctors who just passed the licensure exam,” Gordon said. “I […]
The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill which aims to ensure the safety of members of the judiciary and their families by creating a security force under the supervision of the Supreme Court. With 21 affirmative votes, no negative vote and one abstention, the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1947, or An […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon warned the public on complacency in observing health protocols after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved to place Metro Manila under Alert Level 2. According to the Department of Health (DOH), active cases might reach 52,393 next month […]
Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the enactment into law of a measure increasing the penalties for those people who are found to commit perjury or make false testimony under oath before the court or other legal proceedings. Gordon, who chairs the Senate justice and human rights committee, hailed the signing of Republic Act (RA) 11594 which […]
Senator Dick Gordon has commended members of the Rotary Club of the Philippines for its invaluable role and contribution in providing humanitarian and community services to Filipino communities, especially during this pandemic. Speaking before the members of Rotary District 3810 during its recent Community Service Webinar Project, Gordon urged Rotarians to step up to the […]
A blood bank will soon rise in Sta. Rosa, Laguna that will serve the whole province, including nearby cities after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led its groundbreaking. PRC chairperson and chief executive officer (CEO) Senator Dick Gordon thanked the local government unit, PRC Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers who made possible the construction […]
Senator Dick Gordon thanked National Privacy Commission (NPC) Commissioner Raymund Liboro for his pronouncement that the law on data privacy rights cannot be invoked as an excuse to evade legal proceedings. Gordon, who chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, said Liboro’s pronouncement has now cleared any dispute whether those invited to attend the Senate hearing […]
Senator Dick Gordon has extended immediate assistance to a London-based Filipino caregiver’s pregnant niece who has been held in a private hospital in Arayat, Pampanga for failing to settle her bills after contracting COVID-19. Gordon, who also chairs the Philippine Red Cross, the country’s premier humanitarian organization, assured Filipino caregiver Romeo Mendoza that he has […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has reached another breakthrough as they now have an additional 100 medical tents stored in the PRC Namayan Warehouse in Mandaluyong. The humanitarian organization now has 211 medical tents. “Urgent action is needed to arrest the rising human toll due to the ongoing pandemic.” “As the PRC puts a high […]
Senator Richard Gordon recently paid homage to the late Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon as he filed Senate Resolution 926 honoring him for his virtuous leadership and public service. Gordon, who chairs the Senate justice and human rights committee, feted Gascon’s three-decade service to the Filipino people for his […]