Richard “Dick” Juico Gordon is a Filipino politician, head of the Philippine National Red Cross, and senator of the Republic of the Philippines.
Early life and career
He was born on August 5, 1945 to James Leonard Tagle Gordon and Amelia Juico Gordon, (who were both mayors of Olongapo City). On 1954, he completed his e
ALTHOUGH he considers himself of presidential timber, Sen. Richard Gordon said he is not sure whether he will seek re-election for the Senate or will run for president in 2010.
Gordon, who was ranked fifth in the 2004 senatorial elections, can seek re-election in 2010. But he has been aspiring to become president since 1992 yet.
“I think among those who have declared (to run for president), I can see that I am the most ready (to manage the country) but I am not a candidate yet,” Gordon said in a press conference.
