Richard Gordon
Richard "Dick" Juico Gordon is currently head of the Philippine National Red Cross, and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. A former Lakas-CMD and now an Independent Presidential Candidate for 2010.
Profile:
He was born on August 5, 1945 to James Leonard Tagle Gordon and Amelia Juico Gordon, (who were both mayors of Olongapo City). Took his elementary education at San Juan de Letran College in Manila and he completed his secondary education at Ateneo de Manila University. He stayed in Ateneo and completed his tertiary education, earning a degree of AB History and Government. Graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines College of Law.
Political Party: BAGUMBAYAN
Hometown: Olongapo City
Spouse: Kate H. Gordon
Children: Marnie, Ali, LJ, Brian
Short Description:
Dick Gordon is a proven transformational leader, the real action-man; making possible the seemingly impossible, and simply best known for overcoming great odds.
Career History:
Secretary - Department of Tourism - February 2001-January 2004
Founding chairman - Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Olongapo City - 1992-1998
Mayor - Olongapo City - 1980-1993
Associate - ACCRA Law Office - 1975-1979
Delegate - Constitutional Convention - 1971
Brand manager - Procter and Gamble Philippines - 1966-1967
LAWS & BILLS:
Republic Act No. 9369 or the Automated Elections System
Republic Act No. 9499 or the Gordon's Veterans Bill
Republic Act 9593 or the National Tourism Policy Act of 2009
Sin Tax Law
He passed the very first law in the 13th Congress, Republic Act No. 9333, fixing the regular elections at the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), and several other important laws, including Republic Act No. 9369, the New Automated Election System law; Republic Act No. 9334, the Sin Tax Law, Republic Act Nos. 9399 and 9400, fixing the tax regime in Special Economic Zones and Freeports in Clark in Pampanga, Poro Point in La Union; and John Hay in Baguio; Republic Act No. 9346, the abolition of the death penalty law; and Republic Act No. 9367, the Biofuels Act of 2007.
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