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The Honorable
Dick Gordon
Senator Richard Gordon visits a community in 2009
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
Senate committee chairmanships
Chair of theSenate Justice and Human Rights Committee
In office
September 20, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byLeila de Lima
Succeeded byFrancis Tolentino
Chair of theSenate Blue Ribbon Committee
In office
July 25, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byTeofisto Guingona III
Succeeded byFrancis Tolentino
In office
February 2, 2009 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byAlan Peter Cayetano
Succeeded byTeofisto Guingona III
Chair of theSenate Government Corporations and Public Enterprises Committee
In office
July 25, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byCynthia Villar
Succeeded byAlan Peter Cayetano
Chairman of thePhilippine Red Cross
Assumed office
January 15, 2004
Secretary of Tourism
In office
January 20, 2001 – January 4, 2004
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byGemma Cruz Araneta
Succeeded byRobert Dean Barbers(acting)
Chairman and Administrator of the
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
In office
March 13, 1992 – June 30, 1998
PresidentCorazon Aquino
Fidel V. Ramos
Succeeded byFelicito Payumo
Mayor ofOlongapo
In office
February 2, 1988 – July 23, 1993
Preceded byIldefonso O. Arriola
Succeeded byKatherine Gordon
In office
March 3, 1980 – April 23, 1986
Preceded byGeronimo Lipumano
Succeeded byTeodoro Macapagal
Delegate to the
1971 Constitutional Convention
In office
June 1, 1971 – November 29, 1972
Personal details
Born
Richard Juico Gordon

(1945-08-05)August 5, 1945(age 78)
Castillejos,Zambales,Commonwealth of the Philippines
Political partyBagumbayan–VNP(2009–present)
Other political
affiliations		UNA(2012–2013)
Lakas–CMD(2004–2009)
Nacionalista(1988–2004)
KBL(1980–1988)
SpouseKatherine H. Gordon
Children4
Residence(s)Olongapo,Zambales
Alma materAteneo de Manila University(BA)
University of the Philippines Diliman(LL.B.)
Occupation
  • Civil servant
  • lawyer
  • politician
  • radio and television presenter
Signature
WebsiteOfficial website

Richard Juico Gordon(born August 5, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who most recently served as aSenatorfrom 2016 to 2022, and previously from 2004 to 2010. He is the chairman and CEO of thePhilippine Red Crosssince 2004.

He rose to national prominence for his work in preserving and developing the formerU.S. naval base in Subicwhen he served as the first chairman of theSubic Bay Metropolitan Authorityfrom 1992 to 1998, and when he conceptualized theWow Philippinescampaign asSecretary of Tourismfrom 2001 to 2004.

Gordon was the mayor ofOlongapofrom 1980 to 1986 and from 1988 to 1993, and was also the youngest delegate to the1971 Constitutional Convention.

Early life and education

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Gordon was born inCastillejos,Zambales.His father,James L. Gordon,was Olongapo's first elected mayor who served from 1963 until he was assassinated in 1967.[1]His mother,Amelia Gordon,succeeded James as Olongapo mayor until 1972 and served as assemblywoman in theBatasang Pambansain 1984.[2]Gordon has American ancestry through his paternal grandfather John Jacob Gordon, aUnited States Armyofficer.[3]

In 1958, Gordon completed his elementary education at Lourdes Catholic School (nowLourdes School of Quezon City) inQuezon CityandColegio de San Juan de LetraninManila.He then finished his secondary education in 1962 at theAteneo de Manila University.He stayed in Ateneo for his tertiary education, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, Major in History and Government degree in 1966.[4]

Gordon acquired hisBachelor of Lawsdegree at theUniversity of the PhilippinesCollege of Lawin 1975. While studying law, Gordon joined theUpsilon Sigma Phifraternity and was elected councilor of theUP Diliman University Student Council.[5][6]

Political career

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Further information:Political positions of Richard Gordon

1971 Constitutional Convention

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While still a sophomore law student, Gordon was elected as the delegate of the first district of Zambales to the1971 Constitutional Conventionfor the drafting of the1973 Constitution of the Philippines.At 24 years old, he was the youngest delegate in the convention.[6]

Mayor of Olongapo (1980–1993)

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In 1980, he was elected mayor ofOlongapo.During his term as mayor, Olongapo became ahighly urbanized cityin 1983. Gordon prioritized raising police accountability through I.D. systems, proper health and sanitation, waste management, and the strict implementation of a color-coding scheme for public transportation vehicles.[7]

After the 1986People Power Revolution,theprovisional government of President Corazon Aquinoissued an order for Gordon to vacate his position as Olongapo mayor, which Gordon refused in the absence of a written dismissal order. A former member ofKilusang Bagong Lipunan,Gordon was one of several local officials removed in a housecleaning effort by the Aquino government to replace potential loyalists ofFerdinand Marcos.[8]The political crisis resulted in protests and clashes between Gordon's supporters and the supporters of Aquino's appointee Teodoro Macapagal.[9]Gordon eventually made way for Macapagal after a formal written directive was issued by then-executive secretaryJoker Arroyo.[6]Gordon would be re-elected back to the position in 1988.

As mayor of Olongapo, Gordon described himself as a "pragmatist."[10]Gordon defended theAmerican military presence in Subic Bayby arguing that the Philippines is neither militarily nor economically prepared to lose the naval bases, citing the $500 million income generated per year from spending by U.S. servicemen and from the salaries of thousands of Filipino employees and contractors in the bases.[11]Despite shutting down the "seedier" aspects of Olongapo's nightlife, Gordon defended the presence of bars and brothels in Olongapo, and also spoke positively of the income earned by the 6,000 licensed "bar girls"in the city.[12]In 1988, Gordon led the city's efforts of stemming anHIV/AIDSoutbreak in prostitutes that catered to US servicemen by conducting monthly meetings with HIV-positive prostitutes, offering them alternative livelihoods, and ensuring that they cooperated with city health officials.[11][13]

Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (1992–1998)

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In the1992 election,Gordon won his re-election bid as Olongapo mayor. In the same year, he was also appointed the chairmanship of the newly-establishedSubic Bay Metropolitan Authority(SBMA) by PresidentFidel V. Ramos.[14]However, the1987 Constitutionprohibits elected officials from holding appointive positions in a public office during their tenure. Thus, theSupreme Courtruled that Gordon must choose which position to keep.[15]Gordon decided to vacate his position as mayor and assumed the position of SBMA chairman in full capacity.[16]

In 1992, Gordon was credited for organizing thousands of volunteers to clean volcanic ash, and maintain security in the former base, preventing the looting that had occurred inClark Air Baseearlier in the year.[17][18]

During Gordon's term,Subicexperienced significant economic growth with 200 companies investing $1.6 billion in Subic and manufacturing exports reaching $263 million in 1996.[19]Gordon was also influential in convincingFedExto establish their Asian regional hub in Subic in 1995.[20]

In 1998, Gordon resigned as chairman of the SBMA in order to run for president in theupcoming election.However, he eventually backed out from pursuing his candidacy. Gordon was later re-appointed by the outgoing president Ramos as chairman for a new six-year term.[21][22]

After winning the1998 presidential elections,newly elected PresidentJoseph Estrada's immediately issued his first administrative order removing Gordon as chairman of the SBMA on June 30, 1998.[23]Gordon and Estrada had previously formed a bitter rivalry in 1989 when Gordon prohibited Estrada from filming an anti-bases movie inside Subic and Olongapo, with Estada claiming his film crew were pelted with stones by Gordon's supporters.[24]Despite Estrada's orders, Gordon refused to vacate his office while his supporters erected barricades in the SBMA premises. On July 26, 1998, police broke through the barricades and clashed with Gordon's supporters, resulting in at least 95 injuries.[24]According toThe Wall Street Journal,the incident damaged Subic's reputation as an investment destination and cost the local economy an estimated $3.5 million of lost income per day of the 'siege'.[25][26]

Gordon was succeeded by formerBataancongressmanFelicito Payumoas SBMA chairman.[24]

Secretary of Tourism (2001–2004)

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In January 2001, Gordon actively participated in the secondEDSA Revolutionthat led to the removal of Joseph Estrada from the presidency.[27]Estrada's successorGloria Macapagal Arroyoappointed Gordon as secretary of theDepartment of Tourismon January 24, 2001.[28]

Gordon's flagship marketing campaign "Wow Philippines"earned recognition from theITB Berlintourism trade fair in 2001 and 2002. Gordon was elected Commissioner for East Asia and the Pacific at theWorld Tourism Organizationin 2002 and chairman of thePacific Asia Travel Associationin 2003.[29]

Senator (2004–2010)

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Gordon, with U.S. ambassador to the PhilippinesKristie Kenneyand Filipino military officers, preparing for relief operations for the victims ofTyphoon Frank(June 2008).

In the2004 election,Gordon ran for senator under theKoalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan(transl. Coalition of Truth and Experience for Tomorrow) electoral alliance of President Arroyo. He won the election with 12,707,151 votes, ranking fifth in the overall tabulation.[30]

As senator, Gordon authored laws such as the Filipino World War II Veterans Pensions and Benefits Act,[31]the National Tourism Policy Act,[32]the Free Patent Law,[33]and the Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act.[34]He was also responsible for the passage of Automated Elections Systems Law which was piloted in the 2008Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanaoelections.[35]

As chair of theSenate Blue Ribbon Committee,Gordon investigated the 2004Fertilizer Fund Scamand theZTE National Broadbandcorruption scandal.[36][37]

2010 presidential election

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Bagumbayan-VNP's national convention on April 27, 2009

On April 26, 2009, theBagumbayan Movementheld a formal launch event at theRizal Parkand in theManila Hotel.The movement, which advocated "transformative politics", served to push for the presidential candidacy of Gordon in the upcoming election.[38][39]It was later recognized as a political party by theCommission on Electionsin October 2009.[40]

On November 29, 2009,Metro Manila Development AuthoritychairmanBayani Fernandorevealed that he and Gordon were having discussions on a possible team-up for the 2010 elections.[41]A few days later, on December 1, 2009, Gordon and Fernando officially announced their tandem during a press conference at the senate press office inPasay,with Gordon running for the presidency and Fernando running for the vice presidency. During the press conference, they billed themselves as "the transformers" who intend to "transform the nation".[40]Later in the day, the tandem filed their certificates of candidacy in the COMELEC main office.[42]

Gordon lost the2010 presidential electiontoBenigno Aquino III.[43]

2013 senatorial election

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On August 28, 2012, theUnited Nationalist Allianceannounced that they will include Gordon among their senatorial bets for the2013 senatorial election.[44]Gordon failed to win a seat in the senate, having finished 13th overall at 705,940 votes behind 12th-placedGregorio Honasan.[45]

Return to the Senate (2016–2022)

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Gordon speaks with United States ambassador to the Philippines,Sung Kim.

Gordon ran in the2016 Senate electionas an independent candidate and won, finishing fifth.[46]

In September 2016, Gordon replaced SenatorLeila de Limaas chair of theSenate Committee on Justice and Human Rights,after the senate voted to declare all committee positions vacant.[47]After only six hearings, Gordon controversially ended the senate probe on the rise of killings associated with thePhilippine drug war,concluding that the extrajudicial killings were not state sponsored or sanctioned by theDuterte administration.[48]Gordon also found "no proof" that theDavao Death Squadexisted or that the killings were ordered by then-Davaomayor Duterte.[49][50]

On August 15, 2017, Gordon exonerated President Duterte's sonPaolo Duterteof involvement in a shabu smuggling scheme.[51]In September 2017, Gordon was one of the seven senators that did not sign a senate resolution urging the government to stop the spate of killings.[52]Gordon claimed, along with the other seven senators, that they were simply not aware of the resolution being passed around.[53]

In January 2019, Gordon defended a proposal to lower the minimumage of criminal responsibilityin the Philippines.[54]

In 2021, Gordon headed the senate investigation on the government'sprocurement of overpriced pandemic-related goods.[55]The probe, which implicated close associates of the president, resulted in Duterte and Gordon engaging in a high profile word war and exchange of legal threats.[56][57][58]

In his second stint as senator, Gordon authored or co-authored laws such as the Philippine Passport Act,[59]theUniversal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act,[60]the Police Courts Act,[61]and the Free Irrigation Service Act.[62]Gordon voted to approve theTax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law.[63]Meanwhile, Gordon was the only senator to oppose the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Bill, which aims to cut corporate income taxes and rationalize tax perks.[64]Gordon has expressed opposition against the reimposition of thedeath penalty in the Philippines,and has claimed that the proposedDivorce Billviolates the Constitution.[65][66]

On October 8, 2021, Gordon announced that he would for run for re-election as a senator in the2022 election.[67]The election was held on 9 May 2022; Gordon conceded defeat after early returns from the unofficial and partialCOMELECvote counts indicated that his deficit was too great to overcome.[68]This was confirmed by the final results, in which he finished twenty-second in a race to fill twelve seats elected from the nation at large.

Personal life

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Gordon is married to Katherine Gordon, who served as congressman of the first district of Zambales from 1988 to 1995. She succeeded her husband as mayor of Olongapo in 1995 and served three consecutive terms until 2004. They have four children.[16]

Following the end of his Senate term in 2010, Gordon anchoredAksyon SolusyonwithAmelyn VelosoonRadyo5 92.3 News FMandAksyonTV.He also co-hostedDuelowith Jake Macasaet, which aired weeknights on AksyonTV.[69]Gordon also hosted his public service programLingkod Aksyon,which aired every Sunday morning onTeleRadyo(originallyDZMM), alongside Jeffrey Hernaez.

Awards

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Gordon is a recipient of various awards, such as the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM), The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL), the University of the Philippines' Most Outstanding Alumnus in Public Service and its Most Distinguished Alumnus. The latter is the highest award that could be bestowed by the UP Law Alumni Association.[70]

Gordon was also awarded the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency's Lifetime National Volunteer Achievement Award, the sole recipient of the award in 2015.[70]

Gordon has been awarded the three highest awards from the Red Cross: the Aurora Aragon Quezon Medal, the Silver Humanitarian Service Cross Award and the Gold Humanitarian Service Cross Award.[70]

Gordon was also a recipient of the Japanese Red Cross Gold Humanitarian Award. He also received recognition from various foreign media such as Asiaweek's Twenty Great Asians of the Future and Asahi Shimbun's 50 Young Leaders of Asia, among others.[70]

Ancestry

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Office created
 Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
1992–1998 		Succeeded by
Felicito Payumo
Preceded by Secretary of Tourism
2001–2004 		Succeeded by
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