Hidilyn Diaz Last July, Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by winning the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medal. With that achievement, she was able to lift the country’s spirits and inspire many others to continue working hard for their dreams. To...
Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo believes a sports hero like Hidilyn Diaz who has given Filipinos a reason to celebrate in the face of natural and public health devastations should be allowed to fully enjoy the fruits of their labor. Hidilyn Diaz To do this, Castelo has filed...
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...
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...