MANILA – Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Asia’s former sprint queen, passed away after a four-year battle with breast cancer, her daughter announced Wednesday night. She was 57. “On behalf of our family, it is with absolute grief that I announce the death of my mother, Lydia De Vega, this evening, August 10, 2022, at the Makati Medical … Continue reading
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Kai Sotto joins Gilas for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Kai Sotto is joining Gilas Pilipinas for the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers later this month. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced on Wednesday that the seven-foot-three center will become part of the national team’s player pool for Gilas’ upcoming games against Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. … Continue reading
SkinLueur Laser Centre scores fifth straight win in Go Pinoy Flip Hoops Basketball
Swimmer emerges 1st PH triple gold medalist in Asean Para Games
SURAKARTA – Angel Otom bagged two more gold medals, including one in record-breaking time, to emerge as the country’s first triple gold medalist as the Philippine para swimmers emerged with four golds at the Jatidiri Sports Complex pool in Semarangin here in the 11th ASEAN Para Games Thursday. Picking up from where she left … Continue reading
Nomination deadline for Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards on August 7
The Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards will celebrate outstanding accomplishments of immigrants including youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, workers and community builders. Nominations are being accepted for individuals born outside of Canada who are now Canadian citizens or permanent residents who reside and contribute to a community in Alberta. Individuals do not have to be … Continue reading
May Covid-19 vaccines na para sa mga bata sa Alberta
Albertans are invited to celebrate Alberta Day this September
News ReleaseCome celebrate Alberta’s story Albertans are invited to celebrate Alberta Day this September. To recognize the first official Alberta Day, free public events are taking place across the province from Sept. 1 to 3. Visit the legislature in Edmonton and Prince’s Island Park in Calgary to enjoy concerts featuring homegrown Alberta talent. A made-in-Alberta … Continue reading
UN arranges satellite image assessment of PH quake
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora (Photo courtesy of PIA-Abra) MANILA – The United Nations (UN) has arranged a satellite image assessment of the impact of the magnitude 7 earthquake that rocked Abra and nearby areas in northern Luzon last week. The assessment would help support the country’s response efforts. “The UN Office for the Coordination of … Continue reading
11-time NBA champion Bill Russell dies
ANKARA (PNA/Anadolu) – Eleven-time NBA champion Bill Russell died on Sunday at the age of 88. “It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bill’s friends, fans & followers: Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history, passed away peacefully today at age 88, with his … Continue reading
Ramos ‘visionary’ in foreign policy: DFA chief
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz PUBLIC SERVANT. The late former president Fidel V. Ramos (in gray) briefly served as Special Envoy to China during the Duterte administration. He is seen attending a Cabinet meeting in Malacañang Palace’s State Dining Room, with former president Rodrigo Duterte to his right, on Aug. 22, 2016. (PCOO file photo) MANILA – The … Continue reading
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