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
After Defensor attended an MMDA official function, Enrile slammed him on social media JUAN PONCE ENRILE – The Chief Presidential Legal Counsel slammed defeated mayoralty candidate Mike Defensor after he was seen attending an official function of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) On Enrile’s official page, he questioned Defensor on what he was doing … Read more
Private Cemetery Earns Criticisms Online Due to Alleged Lack of Preparedness for Burial A private cemetery in Davao City earned various reactions online due to the alleged lack of preparedness for burial. A Facebook user named Doll Boniel Gonzales has shared photos of a private cemetery’s poor quality service and lackadaisical performance during her uncle’s … Read more