Richard J. Gordon

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Richard J. Gordon
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Senator of the Philippines
Assumed office
June 30, 2016

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Political offices
Preceded by
Office created
Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
19921998
Succeeded by
Felicito Payumo
Preceded by
Secretary of Tourism
2001 2004
Succeeded by