Richard Gordon

ModernPoliticianPhilippines1945 — ?

Philippine Red Cross chairman and senator.

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Quick Facts

Born

1945

Country

Philippines

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)18

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)29

Total Score36.9

Richard Gordon — Complete Timeline

2004 AD

Appointed Chairman of the Philippine Red CrossPolitical Action◆ Major

Richard Gordon was appointed Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He led the organization for over a decade, overseeing disaster response and blood donation programs.

Red CrossHumanitarianAppointment

Impact: nationalconstructive

Elected Senator in 2004 ElectionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Gordon won a Senate seat in the 2004 Philippine general election. He served as a senator until 2019, focusing on disaster preparedness, tourism, and good governance.

ElectionSenateGovernance

Impact: national

2010 AD

Authored the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management ActReform◆ Major

Gordon authored and sponsored the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121), which established a national framework for disaster preparedness and response. The law created the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Disaster ManagementLegislationRisk Reduction

Impact: nationalconstructive