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The House of Representatives adopted resolutions conferring the Congressional Medal of Distinction to boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, and Eumir Felix Marcial for winning two silver medals and a bronze for the Philippines in the recently concluded Tokyo Summer Olympics. During the plenary session, the chamber adopted House Resolutions 2093, 2122, and 2116 congratulating, commending, […]
2021 will forever be marked in Philippine history as a year of pride and glory in the Olympics. Thanks to the hardworking and highly motivated Pinoy athletes who are still giving us reasons to celebrate despite our country’s challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics has been a source of good […]
For bringing honor and inspiration to her country and people, Philippine Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz deserves to be commissioned as an officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). On this note, Senator Panfilo Lacson suggested to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) leadership that Diaz, a PAF sergeant, be given such a commission, […]
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has initiated a “pass the hat” drive among members of the House of Representatives to raise P5 million to P10 million in cash incentives for champion weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz and other medalists in the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics.This was revealed by Deputy Speaker and 1-PACMAN Representative Mikee Romero when he guested […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a resolution, PSR No. 800, which seeks to congratulate and commend Hidilyn Diaz for winning the Philippine’s first Olympic gold medal. Lapid cited that Diaz has brought honor and pride to the country, after winning the women’s 55-kilogram-weightlifting event of the Tokyo Olympics, with an Olympic record of 224 kilograms […]
Muhammad Ali said, “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.” This is especially true in the case of Carlos Yulo – the first Filipino and Southeast Asian world champion Gymnast. 2019 was a big and monumental year for the Gymnastics […]
Senator Sonny Angara has lauded weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the first gold medal for the Philippines in the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. “Tayo po ay nakikiisa sa milyon-milyong Pilipinong nagbubunyi sa pagkapanalo ni Hidilyn. She once again showcased the Filipino fighting spirit. She deserves all the support in recognition of the honor she […]