Senator Sonny Angara has filed a Senate resolution commending golfer Yuka Saso for scoring a “momentous victory” for the Philippines in the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship.

In filing Senate Resolution No. 755, Angara noted that the Japanese-Filipina athlete joins the roster of Filipino women who made the country proud in sports, such as Hidilyn Diaz, who won silver in the Rio Olympics and is vying for another medal in the Tokyo Games; and Alex Eala, who is a rising tennis star making a name in the under-18 tournaments.

The senator said the 19-year old Saso matched the feat of Korean Inbee Park, who in 2008, became the youngest golfer to have won the U.S. Women’s Open.

“Now with Saso winning the U.S. Women’s Open, the whole world is now noticing the quality of athletes the Philippines is producing and I believe even more will emerge sooner than later,” Angara said.

“Yuka is an inspiration to all Filipino golfers and will surely encourage more young girls and boys to take up the sport here in the country,” the senator said.

Angara, who chairs the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, also expressed his appreciation to ICTSI tycoon Enrique Razon, Jr. for providing Saso the support she needed in her journey towards golf stardom.

The lawmaker also thanked the MVP Sports Foundation through its chairman Manny Pangilinan and president Al Panlilio for its continued support to the development of Philippine sports, including golf through the National Golf Association of the Philippines.

“These are truly exciting times for Philippine sports. I salute Yuka for bringing so much honor and pride to the Philippines,” he said.

“Thanks to the feats of Saso and our Filipino athletes, our people have something to cheer for amid the pandemic,” Angara stressed.