Malacañang assured that the government will settle its remaining debt to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
Ilegal kontrata pero matapang sumingil! Ace Barbers tells Red Cross to stop ‘blackmailing’ gov’t over COVID-19 testing debt
Surigao Del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has warned the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by Senator Richard Gordon to stop “blackmailing” the government by stopping its COVID-19 testing due to Philhealth’s failure to pay its nearly P1-billion debt.
PH Red Cross told to restart Covid-19 testing
Malacañang on Friday urged the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to resume testing even its chairman, Senator Richard Gordon said the government should settle its P931-million debt to the PRC first before they could continue their Covid-19 testing services.
Walang masama! PH Red Cross stands by Dick in deal with Philhealth
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is standing by its memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for COVID-19 testing.
Pwede sa Bayanihan 1! Dick defends Philhealth’s P100-M advance payment to PH Red Cross
Senator Richard Gordon said Wednesday (September 16) there’s nothing wrong with the P100 million advanced by Philhealth to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to conduct COVID-19 tests.
Dinaan sa paspasan! Lacson disowns Dick’s report on Philhealth mess
Senator Panfilo Lacson distanced himself Tuesday (August 25) from the Senate blue ribbon committee report released by Senator Richard Gordon, which recommended the filing of charges against former Health Secretary Janette Garin, former budget chief Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr., and former PhilHealth president Alexander Padilla.
No P10-B diversion: Butch Abad slams Dick’s ‘brazen lie’ over Philhealth anomalies
Former Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr. disputed on Tuesday (August 25) the findings of the Senate blue ribbon committee, which recommended charges against him over the alleged diversion of P10.6 billion for senior citizens’ premiums under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth).
P700M na utang! Dick threatens to stop PH Red Cross COVID-19 testing if PhilHealth doesn’t pay ASAP
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will stop accepting COVID-19 testing requests from the government if the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) doesn’t pay its bill immediately, Senator Richard Gordon said Saturday (August 15).
Baka sa iba nakuha! Dick’s daughter cries foul as drivers become prime suspects of spreading COVID-19 in posh BGC condo
The daughter of Senator Richard Gordon has cried foul over social media posts blaming their family drivers for spreading COVID-19 at the Pacific Plaza Towers (PPT) in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
10 Gordon staff members test positive for COVID-19
Senator Richard Gordon has confirmed that 10 of his “immediate” staff members got infected recently by the deadly coronavirus disease.
Better safe than sorry: Dick self-isolates after 10 Senate staffers test positive for COVID-19
Senator Richard Gordon and his wife will be self-isolating at home after 10 of his employees from the Senate test positive for COVID-19.
Gordon urges gov’t to come up with comprehensive plan to quell COVID-19
Senator Richard Gordon has called on the government to come up with a comprehensive plan on how to quell or at least control the COVID-19 pandemic amid warnings by health experts that the dreaded will remain like other seasonal diseases, even after the advent of a vaccine.
UPLB opens Covid-19 testing facility
The University of the Philippines campus in Los Baños (UPLB) can now run coronavirus disease (Covid-19) tests after its Covid-19 Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory (CMDL) received accreditation last June 29.
Gordon condemns killing of 4 Army intel operatives: It was a clear murder!
Senator Richard Gordon said the killing of four Army intelligence operatives at the hands of nines police operatives recently in Jolo, Sulu cannot be considered as a mere misencounter but a clear murderous act.
Red Cross’ new COVID laboratories capable of testing other infectious diseases, says Gordon
Senator Richard Gordon said the new molecular laboratories of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are now capable of testing other potential infectious diseases amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Testing 13% of population the key to getting the economy going again, Gordon says
Senator Richard Gordon insisted that testing at least 13 percent of the country’s population is the “key to getting the economy going again” amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Gordon calls for establishment of vaccine factories in PH
Senator Richard Gordon has stressed the need to boost the country’s capability to develop its own vaccines.
Gordon bats for reopening of Subic airport to accommodate returning displaced OFWs
Senator Richard Gordon has reiterated his call for the country’s transportation officials to open up the Subic Bay International Airport and divert flights of overseas Filipino workers there to facilitate their testing so they can immediately come home to their respective provinces.
Kailangan ng backup! Chinese supplier comes to Dick’s rescue, denies overpricing test kits
A Chinese biomedical company has denied that the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) bought overpriced testing equipment and kits for COVID-19.
Laglagan na! Dick denies dealings with Omnibus for COVID-19 testing machines
Senator Richard Gordon has denied dealing with a company that is under investigation for alleged overpricing of COVID-19 testing equipment.
Kakuntsaba si Dick? Company linked to overpricing blocks sale of COVID-19 testing machine for PH Red Cross’ benefit
The company which President Rodrigo Duterte ordered to be investigated for allegedly overpricing COVID-19 testing equipment blocked the sale of much needed extraction machine to the private sector, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has found.
Defensive much? Dick explains why PH Red Cross’ COVID-19 test costs P3500
Senator Richard Gordon took great pains to explain Tuesday (May 26) why the COVID-19 tests conducted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) costs a steep P3,500.
45% of Pinoys tested, including OFWs: Dick rubs PH Red Cross testing feat in face of gov’t failure
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) may not be a government agency, but it’s responsible for conducting 45 percent of the COVID-19 tests in the country.
Preparing for next pandemic: Dick seeks creation of Center for Disease Control
Senator Richard Gordon wants the Philippines to have its own Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so it will be better prepared when another pandemic breaks out.
