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'Group in alleged money laundering scheme offered P20M bribe' – Gordon
'I am chagrined. Ang lalakas ng loob nitong mga ‘to. Akala nila kaya nila kong bilhin,' says Senator Richard Gordon
Gordon says Duterte's 'soft' stance on China fuels POGO scandals
'That's why there is some tolerance. Takot sila eh. Hindi nila alam. 'May deal ba si boss dito? May deal ba ang Presidente dito? Pinagbibigyan niya itong mga ito',' says Senator Richard Gordon
Gordon 'disappointed' over unsolved BuCor killings
'I will call for another hearing. I don't get anything from you guys,' says a frustrated Senator Richard Gordon
Money laundering? Gordon says $447 million 'suspiciously' entered PH
The Senate blue ribbon committee will investigate the multimillion-dollar cash flow into the Philippines on March 5
Gordon to BI: Ensure that foreigners entering PH not involved in drugs
'Almost all of shabu smuggled into this country come from China, under the control of Chinese nationals. This problem is so serious,' says Senator Richard Gordon
Senate panels recommend criminal charges vs Albayalde, 'ninja cops' over 2013 drug raid
'Do I think they're guilty? Yes,' says Senator Richard Gordon
Gordon hits Panelo: Why act as 'spokesman of Albayalde'?
Senator Richard Gordon says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo is 'being disrespectful' by commenting on the Senate probe into 'ninja cops'
Gordon lashes out at Albayalde: 'You dropped the ball big time'
Senator Richard Gordon says PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde 'handheld' to this day a group of cops involved in an irregular drug operation in Pampanga in 2013
Gordon on slow APECO dev't: 'I want it done'
Indigenous peoples whose ancestral lands would be affected by APECO are ignored in the budget hearing for 2020
Tolentino wants Filipino songs broadcast to China-occupied features in West PH Sea
'Para malaman nila na they (Chinese) are in Philippine territory,' says Senator Francis Tolentino
Gordon tells PCOO: Focus on issues, not on Duterte's personality
The PCOO would better serve Filipinos if its content presented 'all sides' and is not just oriented to making President Rodrigo Duterte look good, says Senator Richard Gordon
De Lima hits Gordon insinuation that GCTA used to raise campaign funds
Senator Leila de Lima says she takes 'serious offense' at Senator Richard Gordon's allegations without even substantiating it with evidence
De Lima: Gordon 'steered away' from Dela Rosa, Faeldon in GCTA hearing
Senator Richard Gordon speculates that detained Senator Leila de Lima had a hand in the crafting of the 'confusing' IRR of the GCTA law
Ex-Philhealth officials, 'Mindanao group' trade allegations at Senate hearing
The group, composed mostly of Philhealth regional vice presidents, are reportedly known in the government agency for their clout. Members of the group call themselves 'anti-fraud crusaders.'
Duterte gets back at Gordon over ex-military appointees: ‘Mind your big belly’
‘Why do you criticize me? It's my prerogative. It is not prohibited by law,’ President Rodrigo Duterte tells Senator Richard Gordon
IN PHOTOS: ICRC President visits Marawi, notes 'the work is not yet done'
International Committee of the Red Cross President Peter Maurer stresses the organization’s commitment to support the Philippine Red Cross’ capacity to respond to emergencies and armed conflict situations
FALSE: Aquino admin officials 'stole, deposited' 3,500 metric tons of gold in Thailand
The value of gold allegedly stolen and shipped is more than the value of the total gold reserves in the country
Gordon to explain 'doble plaka' law to Duterte
'Ipinagtatanggol ko lang ang mga taong pinapatay ng mga riding-in-tandem assassins,' says Senator Richard Gordon, author of the 'doble plaka' law
Duterte wants suspension of law ordering two license plates on motorcycles
(UPDATED) The President also says he will negotiate for a lower fine for violations of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Law
Gordon calls on PNP, PDEA to arrest ex-cop Acierto
Senate blue ribbon committee chairman Richard Gordon adds there is no need to invite Eduardo Acierto to another Senate hearing 'unless there is new evidence' against Michael Yang
Duterte approves law overhauling SSS charter
The law is meant to protect and increase the SSS fund, the source of pension for Filipinos
Sotto hits critics: Lowering minimum age of criminal liability is 'pro-poor'
Heated debates are expected as the proposal reaches Senate plenary
Despite experts' warning, Gordon to push for 12 years as minimum age of criminal liability
The Senate justice committee chairman says this will be a 'win-win' situation as it will help ensure funds from and the cooperation of government agencies
Gordon eyes passage of bill lowering age of criminal liability by June
Senate justice committee chair Richard Gordon says he would grant President Rodrigo Duterte's wish to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old
Senators hit LGUs' lack of funding for youth detention, rehab centers
According to the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, there are only 63 Bahay Pag-Asa or youth detention and rehabilitation centers in the country
Senate to begin hearing bills on lowering age of criminal liability
Senate bills are pushing for a slightly higher minimum age, 12 years old, than the House of Representatives' proposal of 9 years old
Firecrackers a waste of money and dangerous – Red Cross
Red Cross advises the public to keep safe during the New Year's Eve revelry
Gordon committee recommends charges vs 19 in shabu mess
The Senate blue ribbon committee pushes for charges against former law enforcers, Customs importers and employees, and suspected Chinese personalities
'Frat war' erupts between Drilon, Gordon during Senate budget deliberations
It starts when Senator Richard Gordon praises his 'brod,' UP president Danilo Concepcion, prompting Senator Franklin Drilon to tease him back
Gordon clears Lapeña of crime in P11-B missing shabu controversy
'Tinanggal na eh,' says Senator Richard Gordon on former Bureau of Customs chief Isidro Lapeña
Gordon warns BOC’s Guerrero: Beware of ‘treacherous’ customs
The senator shows newly-appointed Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero a photo of PDEA officials partying with an ex-cop supposedly involved in billion-peso shabu shipments
Gordon cites 4 witnesses in contempt over absence at shabu probe
Senator Richard Gordon says the witnesses, including dismissed cop Eduardo Acierto and sacked PDEA official Ismael Fajardo, face arrest if they skip the next Senate hearing
Gordon to Malacañang: Clarify role of military in Customs
'Dapat ilinaw muna ng Malacañang kung anong gagawin ng military,' says Senator Richard Gordon even as he defended President Rodrigo Duterte's order for the military to take over a civilian agency
Senators seek to make premature campaigning a crime
The bill will attempt to supersede a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized the provision in the Omnibus Election Code
Gordon tells Customs chief: Fire your officials, they're 'incompetent'
'Incompetent ang mga tao mo, palitan mo 'yan. Mapapahamak ka,' Senator Richard Gordon says to Bureau of Customs chief Isidro Lapeña
Senate leaves nagging questions for House in P6.8-B shabu probe
(UPDATED) More questions were uncovered by the Senate blue ribbon committee in the P6.8-billion shabu probe. The House committee on dangerous drugs and committee on good government now faces the pressure to answer them.
Gordon on magnetic lifters: 'May laman!'
Senator Richard Gordon is inclined to believe that the magnetic lifters were packed with drugs, as claimed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
Senate to detain importer for lying in P6.8-B smuggled shabu hearing
Senator Richard Gordon cited in contempt Marina Signapan, owner of SMYD Trading, refusing to believe her claim that she was merely paid to be the consignee of the illegal drugs shipment
Senate detains Customs intel officer for lying in P6.8-B smuggled shabu hearing
Jimmy Guban of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service was cited in contempt and then detained at the Senate starting Tuesday, September 11
Comelec backs Gordon bill vs premature campaigning
'In general the Comelec supports any move to curtail premature campaigning,' says Commission on Elections Spokesman James Jimenez
Gordon: Probing Calida multi-million peso deals blue ribbon's job
Senator Richard Gordon assures Calida he’s not going to be humiliated in the Senate investigation under his watch
Wanda Teo mistakenly calls magical Surigao river 'Enchanted Kingdom'
The former tourism chief mixes up popular destinations twice during the Senate hearing investigating her allegedly anomalous ad placements
Gordon: 'Clear conflict of interest' in Tulfos' P60-M ad deal
'That's graft and corruption,' says Senate blue ribbon chair Richard Gordon, as he concludes the probe into the Tulfo siblings' advertisement deal
Gordon to Teo: Why place ads on 'Kilos Pronto' if it's not rating?
Ben Tulfo says Senator Richard Gordon cited ratings from May to August this year, when 'Kilos Pronto' has already been pulled out from PTV
'Nothing is impossible': Senators congratulate colleague Pacquiao
Senator Manny Pacquiao is hailed as the nation's 'pride and joy' as he emerges victorious in the ring against Argentine fighter Lucas Matthysse
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 14, 2018
Hello! Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Thursday.
Unlike in House, joint Senate panel rejects PCGG abolition
Senator Richard Gordon, who earlier filed a bill seeking to abolish the Presidential Commission on Good Government, says he changed his mind after taking a look at the pros and cons of the proposal
Senate honors soldiers for defending, maintaining peace in Marawi
'The supreme sacrifice of our fallen soldiers and police officers in order to fulfill their duty to defend and protect the country from terrorists should not be forgotten and deserves the highest commendation'
Gordon's about-face on PCGG abolition
Senate justice committee chair Richard Gordon filed a bill seeking to abolish the Presidential Commission on Good Government just 5 months ago
COA questions Dengvaxia procurement process
The Commission on Audit also notes a discrepancy on the shelf life of the vaccine in the procurement documents
