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Richard Gordon

Richard J. Gordon is the chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), having led the organization since 2004 and recently reelected on May 1, 2025. Under his leadership, PRC has expanded its services to include disaster response, health initiatives, and blood collection units, such as the new facility in Parañaque City inaugurated on April 25, 2025. Gordon continues to emphasize community empowerment and innovation to enhance public welfare across the Philippines.

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Thu, October 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Ombudsman Remulla vows to revisit Pharmally scandal

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Fri, May 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Ombudsman denies special treatment for Imee Marcos complaint

Ombudsman Samuel Martires denied giving Senator Imee Marcos special treatment regarding her complaint against government officials concerning former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court.

Fri, May 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM

PRC deploys 2,260 staff, volunteers for Eleksyon 2025

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will deploy 2,260 staff and volunteers nationwide to support Eleksyon 2025 from May 9 to 12.

Thu, May 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Richard Gordon reelected Philippine Red Cross chairman

Former Senator Richard J. Gordon has been unanimously reelected as the chairman and chief executive officer of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) during the agency's 34th biennial convention.

Sat, April 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM

PRC opens first hospital-based blood collecting unit at Ospital ng Parañaque II

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has inaugurated its first hospital-based blood collecting unit and station at the Ospital ng Parañaque II (OsPar II) in Parañaque City.

Tue, April 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM

PRC deploys 1,840 volunteers for Holy Week operations

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has raised its alert level and deployed 1,840 volunteers and 313 staff nationwide for its 10-day Holy Week operation which started on April 12 and will run until April 21.

Mon, February 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM

PRC assures sufficient blood supply amid dengue surge

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has assured the public that there is enough blood supply, particularly platelets, for dengue patients nationwide amidst a continuing surge in cases.

Fri, January 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM

PRC donates 55-meter vessel to PCG for humanitarian missions

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has donated a 55-meter vessel, named M/V Amazing Grace, to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for humanitarian missions and emergency response.

Tue, January 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM

PRC deploys over 1,000 volunteers for Feast of Nazareno

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is deploying over 1,000 volunteers and staff to provide assistance to devotees during the 2025 Feast of Jesus Nazareno.

Tue, October 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM

PRC deploys 2,297 volunteers for Undas 2024

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is deploying 2,297 volunteers and staff across the country for Undas 2024.