Makabayan bloc lawmakers are seeking reparations for victims of human rights violations (HRV) and proper documentation of such HRVs that took place during the martial law era under the administration of late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (From left to right) Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has conveyed his sympathy over the death of Filipino sports icon Lydia de Vega. He enjoins the nation to pray for her peace. Lydia De Vega (Photo from Steph Mercado de Koenigswarter via Facebook) "I join the entire nation in mourning the untimely demise of...
Malacañang is now investigating the unauthorized signing of an order allowing the importation of additional sugar supply, calling the resolution "illegal." Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of the Office of Press Secretary) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles disclosed that the...
What are the chances of a congressman bumping into a colleague who's wearing a similarly-patterned coat? Screenshot of Sandro Marcos's Instagram story. Enhanced with filter. This happy coincidence occurred to Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos and Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino...
For Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., Asian track and field star Lydia de Vega "paved the way" for the country's other great female athletes, including weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz. Lydia de Vega (left) and Hidilyn Diaz "I condole with the family and loved ones of Lydia de Vega, a true...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez highlighted on the Thursday, Aug. 11 the legacy of retired Filipino sprinter Lydia de Vega, who passed away at the age of 57. Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) He also underscored the need to give Filipino athletes the support that they need even if they are...
A big loss to Filipinos. Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo That's how Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo described the passing of Philippine sports icon and track and Asian field star Lydia de Vega. "Lydia 'Diay' de Vega-Mercado’s demise...
