Stories of global Pinoys By Jill De Dumo-Cornista Many stories have already been told on the struggles and successes of Filipinos living abroad. The Filipino diaspora, now deeply ingrained in our nation's history, is not just a personal story—it is a story of connecting people and building...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina In the ’80s, Filipino track legend Lydia de Vega was our country’s source of immense pride as the undisputed sprint queen of Asia with her national record of 11.28 seconds in the 100-meter dash remaining unbroken for three decades. With all her...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is lending a helping hand to track legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado, who is in critical condition following Stage 4 breast cancer complications. Lydia de Vega-Mercado POC President Bambol Tolentino said he will donate P100,000 financial assistance to de...
Lydia de Vega The family of Lydia de Vega-Mercado is requesting for prayers for the track legend, who is in critical condition due to complications caused by her Stage 4 breast cancer condition. In similar social media posts of daughter Stephanie and son-in-law David de Koenigswarter, the track...
Care providers of people diagnosed with dementia are at an increased risk for having significant physical and mental health problems, said an expert. (UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILLIPINES) In a webinar on Friday, June 17, titled “Demensya sa Panahon ng Pandemya,” experts from the University of the...
CEBU CITY – Fewer cases of violence against women and children have been noted in Central Visayas from January to June this year. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7) reported that in the first half of this year, cases of violence against women and children in the region dropped by...
Presumptive president Bongbong Marcos and his family are in Australia for a "much-needed vacation", Marcos's spokesperson and chief-of-staff Vic Rodriguez said in a press conference Tuesday, May 17. (MANILA BULLETIN, Unsplash) "It’s a private trip made by president-elect Bongbong with his family...
Philippines promotes greater film cooperation with Busan International Film Festival PINOY CONTENT Philippine Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega (center) with BIFF Asian Contents and Film Market director Oh Seok Geun (left) and BIFF chairperson Lee Yong-Kwan (Seoul PE photo) Philippine...
Two years after the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged various countries around the world including the Philippines, the health sector learned a lot in terms of response and is now more prepared to confront future contagions, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, March 8. A local...
As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases double day by day, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, Jan. 3 that it is presuming that the wave of the COVID-19 variant Omicron has started to grow in the country. Omicron variant of COVID-19 "We are all presuming that the Omicron is here with us...
From Berlin to Seoul TEAM PHILIPPINES All smiles as the Ambassador engaged with Team Philippines at the Embassy, immediately after her presentation of credentials After a highly productive stint in Berlin, Ambassador Maria Theresa ‘Tess’ Dizon-de Vega is now the Philippines’ top envoy to...
The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to more engaged pandemic cooperation, including vaccines and workers mobility, with the Republic of Korea to help buoy the economic recovery of both countries. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon- De Vega stands next to...
