Philippine volleyball star Vangie de Jesus passes away

MANILA, Philippines — Vangie de Jesus, a vital cog in Philippine volleyball’s golden era in the late 70s and early 80s, has passed away recently due to cardiac arrest.

She was 68.

De Jesus left a lasting legacy after helping the country snare three straight gold medals in 1977, 1979 and 1981 Southeast Asian Games while being part of 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, India.