Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz brings pride to the nation and inspires Filipino athletes as she fulfills the country’s almost century-old dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
AFTER winning the first gold medal for the Philippines at the Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz will be given P5 million and free fuel for life by longtime supporter and third largest oil company in the country, Phoenix Petroleum, through the Siklab Atleta Pilipinas Sports Foundation Inc., an initiative launched in 2018.
"I think many of us felt much pride and joy seeing our flag being raised and our national anthem being played while honoring the historic win of Hidilyn Diaz. It's all the more special for us because she is a Phoenix athlete whose tough journey has finally given our country its first Olympic gold medal," said Atty. Raymond Zorrilla, Phoenix Petroleum senior vice president.