I love the Philippines, my country
Even though I spent half of my life in government press and public information work, I had already been exposed to writing and editing jobs before daily news and feature…
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Looking Forward to the Largest San Francisco Marathon 2025
There is growing evidence that marathon running is rising in popularity, especially among younger generations—specifically Gen Z and younger millennials. Training for a marathon offers young people a structured, goal-oriented…
Reese Tan Clendenen: ‘Beyond the fireworks and traditions, it’s also a reminder of the freedom we often take for granted’
As we celebrate American Independence Day on July 4, 2025, allow me to feature Americans and Filipino immigrants from all walks of life. I randomly asked them: (1) How do you…
Lisa Lew’s Fond Memories of the Fourth of July and Her Dad
Beauty titleholder and award-winning television producer Lisa Lew is known for Judge Judy (1996), Cristina’s Court (2006) and Last Shot with Judge Gunn (2011). For former Binibining Pilipinas International titleholder…
A Tribute to Dra. Mira by Toting Bunye, a News Reporter and War Correspondent
The late Dra. Mira Oca-Bunye with her husband Toting Bunye. By Toting Bunye, News Reporter and War Correspondent I was moved by the heartfelt tribute to Dr. Miraflor T. Oca-Bunye…
Pradash M. Manimba’s The Heartbeat of a journalist: The Inspiring Journey of Rogelio Constantino Medina
Asian Journal columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina in a magazine cover. Thanks to Cosmo Digest International Magazine, published by Global Asia Insider (USA-UK-Dubai) for featuring me in its magazine’s cover last year….
To stand firm in defense of our democracy
The late President Noynoy Aquino. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina DURING last Independence Day celebration, I was reminded of the call of my friend, the late President Noynoy Aquino, to…
My encounter with Max Soliven
Max Soliven (seated, 3rd from left) with boxer Gabriel “Flash” Elorde (1st from left) and journalist-politician Ninoy Aquino (2nd from left). Photo courtesy of Rogelio Medina MY personal encounter with…
My conversations with Janice de Belen
Actress Janice de Belen (right) with AJ columnist Rogelio Medina. JANICE de Belen, having been in show business for over three decades, has matured as a self-learned person that has…
My dad Antonio Medina was an LVN actor
At the then-LVN Museum, photos of actor Joseph Estrada (upmost left), actor Antonio Medina (over the gun), producer Doña Narcisa Buencamino de Leon (on the table beside the many awards),…
Roland Isip: ‘As a father, I must have the wisdom from God’
The Isip family: (from left) Jelynne, Roland, Anna and Jaclyn. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina AS we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, allow me to feature fathers from…
Michael Joseph Lobusta: ‘The feeling of fatherhood is an unexplainable love for my children’
Physicist Michael Joseph Lobusta with his son Milokai. Photos compiled by Rogelio C. Medina As we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, allow me to feature fathers from all walks…
My encounter with Bam Aquino
AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina with Bam Aquino PAOLO Benigno “Bam” Aguirre Aquino IV is the youngest among the brood of three sons of Paul Aquino of Concepcion, Tarlac and…
The advantage of being in the US
Birthday celebrant Henry Roxas Ayson (in shaded eyeglasses) with his family, relatives and friends after a Bible fellowship in April Joy Samantha Ayson’s home in Hiddenbrooke, Vallejo, California. Photos compiled…
Leila de Lima: Motherhood Is ‘radikal na pagmamahal’
Leila de Lima with Sr. Mary John Mananzan – Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to feature mothers from all walks of…
Janice Israel Delima: ‘Being a mother is a responsibility, not ownership’
Janice Israel Delima with her children (from left) Saviona, Karl and Noah. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to honor mothers…
My personal encounter with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (left) with AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina. Photo courtesy of Rogelio Medina I vividly remember I asked Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle why St. Andrew’s School (SAS)…
Mother’s Day series: A salute to mothers from all walks of life
Hollywood journalist Janet Susan Rodriguez Nepales (extreme left) with her two daughters, Bianca Nicole and Rafaella Angelica. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11,…
Nora Aunor: ‘I’m a human being’
Nora Aunor (center) with Rosita Constantino Medina (left) and Remedios Santiago Isip (right). “TAO lang ako, Diyos ko (I’m a human being, my God),” said National Artist Nora Aunor, or…
Jim Fernandez, a great Filipino comics writer
AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina in New York City’s Time Square billboard. THE late Jaime M. Fernandez Jr., popularly known as Jim Fernandez, was a native of Masbate City. He…
My encounters with Philippine presidents
AJ columnist Rogelio Medina with a piece of artwork by the late Pres. Cory Aquino. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina I AM fortunate to have had personal encounters with presidents…
My grandparents returned a huge amount of money to Amb. Babe Romualdez’s grandparents during the war
Santa Teresa ship captain, Lt. Col. Peregrino Bunye Medina JULES del Gallego, first cousin of Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel “Babe” del Gallego Romualdez, told me that my…
Sr. Mary John Mananzan: ‘Women like men have to be agents of change’
Sr. Mary John Mananzan Photos compiled by Rogelio C. Medina MARCH is the Women’s History Month. I will feature women from all walks of life. I asked the female respondents…
Singer Yeng Constantino’s view of women in music
Singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina MARCH is the Women’s Month. I will feature women from all walks of life. I asked female respondents (1st batch): What is…
Leni Robredo, an epitome of a courageous woman
Former Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo and Rogelio Constantino Medina Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina THE first time I saw Leni Robredo was during the wake for her husband…
Honoring my mom this Women’s Month
Rosita Constantino Medina with her daughter Victoria Isip at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Photos collated by Rogelio Medina TO celebrate Women’s Month, kindly allow me to give…
Introducing promising filmmaker Carla Pulido Ocampo
Promising filmmaker Carla Pulido Ocampo of ‘Tokwifi’ and ‘Walang Rape sa Bontok’ fame. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina CARLA Pulido Ocampo, daughter of indefatigable Leah Pulido Ocampo (executive director of…
Florida Panthers visit the White House
Florida Panthers hockey players with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vincent J. Viola (left, beside President Trump) in the White House. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina HOCKEY is a…
Florida Panthers visit the White House
Florida Panthers hockey players with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vincent J. Viola (left, beside President Trump) in the White House. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina HOCKEY is a…
Atty. Tonette Velasco-Allones, a certified TQ coach
Transition Quotient certified coach Tonette Velasco-Allones HAVE you heard of Transition Quotient? TQ “is one’s ability to recognize different stages of life transitions, perceive them as opportunities for growth and…