English: At the young age of 16, "Diay", as De Vega was fondly called, won two gold medals in the 1981 SEA Games in Manila in the 200-meter and 400-meter events.
Filipino: Sa murang edad na 16, nanalo ng dalawang gintong medalya si "Diay" sa 200-meter at 400-meter events noong 1981 SEA Games na ginanap sa ating bansa.