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There’s still plenty of gas left in the tank for Hidilyn Diaz. More than a year since giving the Philippines its first gold medal in the Olympics, the Filipina weightlifter hasn’t slowed down yet and reached another milestone in her storied career. Hidilyn Diaz will be honored with her third...

Muay thai fighter Philip Delarmino represented the country anew after being nominated as World Games Athlete of the Year. Philip Delarmino (Muaythai Association of the Philippines) Delarmino is among the 24 candidates selected in the world to be named 2021 Athlete of the Year as announced both by...