A few years after her name was dragged in an alleged ouster plot against President Duterte, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo has congratulated Filipino weight lifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the first-ever Olympic gold for the Philippines. Gold medallist Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz...
Megaworld Corporation, the diversified property conglomerate of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, announced that it is giving a residential condominium unit worth P14 million to Filipino Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz. In a statement, the firm said the condominium unit in Megaworld’s Eastwood...
Hidilyn Diaz has put the Philippines on the spotlight, with international sites highlighting her momentous win. Even Glamour magazine posted her emotional win on their Instagram account, "We’re not crying, you’re crying. ? Congratulations to @hidilyndiaz for winning the Philippines’ first...
BIÑAN, Laguna - Artist Mary Mae Aguilo Dacanay paid tribute to Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz by creating a leaf art inspired by the weightlifter. MM Dacanay / MANILA BULLETIN The masterpiece features an image of Diaz during her winning moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. "Naisipan ko po...
Senators on Tuesday, July 27 moved to commend Hidilyn Diaz and give her the highest honor for giving the Philippines it's first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. At least four resolutions filed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate Minority Franklin Drilon, Senators Risa...
The Department of National Defense (DND) lauded weightlifter and military reservist Hidilyn Diaz for delivering the country's first Olympic gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday night, July 26. "The Department of National Defense joins the nation in congratulating weighlifting champion...
Artists and empowered Filipino women celebrate the victory of the Pinay weightlifter An Olympics history has been made for the Philippines as weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz snagged not just one but two gold medals on July 26, 2021, a first in the 97 years of the country joining the highly-prestigious...
Time to get to know more about our Olympic gold medalist It doesn't hurt to dream big dreams, and Hidilyn Diaz finally reached one of her biggest dreams—to bring home the gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics. All throughout the years of training, she found time to help those in need through her...
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz was wearing another medal when she won the country’s first gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. CBCP-ECMI The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People said Diaz was also wearing the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady....
Angel Locsin (left) and Filipino Olympian Hidilyn Diaz in 2016 Filipinos celebrated the historic win of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who ended the 97-year drought for the Philippines in its quest for an Olympic gold medal. Diaz, 30, a native of Zamboanga City, ruled the 55-kilogram category in...
Gold medallist Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz stands on the podium for the victory ceremony of the women's 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) Triumphant weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz...
Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon congratulated weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz who won for the Philippines its first ever gold medal at the Olympics. At the Tokyo Olympics on July 26, Diaz ruled the women’s 55-kg weightlifting category with a total lift of 224 kg, which set an Olympic record. She also set...
