Senator Imee Marcos: “Huwag niyong niloloko ang ading ko” SENATOR IMEE MARCOS — The senator urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reshuffle the top officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement, the senator said that the “unauthorized and fraudulent” use of the Office of the President to justify the importation of … Read more
President Bongbong Marcos reiterated his call for the establishment of disease control and virology centers. PRESIDENT BONGBONG MARCOS — The President pushed anew for the creation of a disease control center and a virology center in the Philippines in order to help improve the healthcare system in the country. The President graced the 15th Philippine … Read more
President Bongbong Marcos said Lydia de Vega “has fought a good fight” BONGBONG MARCOS — The President mourned the death of Filipina sprinter Lydia de Vega, who died after her battle with breast cancer. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the President hailed Lydia as the “fastest woman in Asia” as she placed … Read more
A Shopee affiliate has entered the life insurance business SHOPEE — The Insurance Commission announced that an affiliate of the e-commerce platform has secured its license to sell life insurance products in the Philippines. Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said in a statement last August 10 that SeaInsure Life Insurance Co., Inc. (SeaLife) was granted … Read more
Samsung announced new products at its Galaxy Unpacked August 2022 launch event. SAMSUNG — The South Korean tech giant officially announced its new products during its Galaxy Unpacked August 2022 launch event. Here’s what the company announced during the event: Galaxy Z Flip 4 Galaxy Z Fold 4 Galaxy Watch 5 Series Galaxy Buds 2 … Read more
DOH Appeals To Senators to Amend the Vaccination Law in Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic DOH – The Department of Health called for an amendment to the COVID-19 vaccination law in the Philippines. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing for more than two (2) years now. The Philippines remains under restrictions to fight the … Read more
Newly-Seated OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio Positive for COVID-19 ARNELL IGNACIO – The newly-appointed Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) administrator tested positive for COVID-19. Following the Elections 2022, aside from the shift of the administration, there is also a change in the leadership in several government agencies. The department secretaries or heads of the public agencies … Read more
Lydia de Vega was dubbed as “Asia’s fastest woman” during her reign in the ’80s. She passed away on Wednesday, August 10 after her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Who is Lydia de Vega? LYDIA DE VEGA – Here are some details about the Philippine track and field legend. Dubbed Asia’s fastest woman, De Vega passed away on Wednesday, August 10 after her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She was 57. Lydia’s passing was announced by her daughter, former volleyball player Stephanie Mercado … Read more
Lydia de Vega died at the age of 57. LYDIA DE VEGA — The Filipina sprinter died on Wednesday after her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She was 57. Lydia’s passing was announced by her daughter, former volleyball player Stephanie Mercado de Koenigswarter, through her social media post. Stephanie said that her mother died … Read more