Category: Opinion & Editorial Columnists

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,…

Taken by Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz, 9/23/2015 when she was invited, along with 500 journalists to cover Pope Francis’ visit in the White House, representing Asian Journal Press DISCLAIMERS first. I am…

As we celebrate Earth Week, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to protect the environment not just for ourselves, but for future generations to come. The American Lung Association…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

Demi Moore with her famous pet Pilaf, a micro Chihuahua. Photos courtesy of Rogelio Medina DEMI Moore has been one of my favorite actresses since I saw her in the…

Former Pres. Corazon Cojuangco Aquino and Rogelio C. Medina I SAW a Facebook post from Jose Ma. Montelibano that said: “Old friends gathered to reminisce about a great lady that…

AJ columnist Rogelio Medina on the way to Narita, Japan onboard Japan Airlines. THANKS to the nice and courteous service from Japan Airlines, I was well taken care of during…

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at work inside Bahay Pangulo. I REMEMBER I interviewed in 1992 then Cong. (now Pres.) Bongbong Marcos in Baguio City as part of my…

Actor Denzel Washington receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House. Photos courtesy of Rogelio C. Medina UNITED States President Joe Biden recently…

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden FOR Pres. Joe Biden’s remaining days, how I wish to have been given the opportunity to tour the White House in Washington,…

Director Vince Tañada brings relief goods to Museo ng Pag-asa. IN spite of what critics say about director-writer-actor Atty. Vince M. Tanada, he is a fairly easy person to get…

Kian Co with Judy Ann Santos in a movie poster for “Espantaho.” I GOT randomly the innocent opinions of eight kids of Christmas (December 25) by asking two questions: (1) How…

THE Department of Health, in partnership with the Commission on Population Development and The Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc., held recently the 2024 National Conference on Family Planning…