Gordon gets another term as Red Cross chairman

02/02/2010

The Philippine Red Cross’ (PRC) board of governors has re-elected Sen. Richard Gordon as its chairman.

Gordon, PRC chairman for three consecutive terms now, expressed his gratitude for the support and confidence his colleagues manifested in electing him for the fourth time last Thursday.

“I am very grateful to my colleagues for the support and confidence that they have shown by renewing my mandate to lead the Philippine Red Cross to greater heights in humanitarian service and alleviating suffering humanity, especially those who are most vulnerable,” he said.

“I enjoin everyone in the organization to work with me for its continuous growth so we can sustain the Philippine Red Cross’ image and status as the premier humanitarian organization in the Philippines, in terms of services provided and number of people served,” he said.

Aside from Gordon, the newly-elected officers of the Board of Governors include Leslie Espino, vice chairman; Corazon Alma de Leon, secretary; lawyer Rodolfo Reyes, assistant secretary; Leonida Ortiz, treasurer; Ramon Locsin, assistant treasurer; and Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, counselor.

The Board of Governors selected Reyes and Patajo-Kapunan as members of the Board. Chester Villanueva, National Youth Council president, was also welcomed as a member of the board to represent the youth.

Gordon, who has served as a volunteer in the Red Cross for more than four decades, strengthened and modernized the rescue capabilities of the organization through the acquisition of emergency response vehicles including ambulances, fire trucks and first aid motorcycles.

“I hope to strengthen the Philippine Red Cross even more” the re-elected PRC chairman said.

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