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MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte is “overjoyed” by the silver medal win of his fellow Mindanaoan, Hidilyn Diaz, at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
“As the President of this country, I’m overjoyed. Silver is silver, maski anong sabihin ‘nyo (whatever you say) so I’d like to congratulate Miss Diaz for the honor that she has given us, the country,” said Duterte during an early morning press conference on Tuesday, August 9, in Davao City.
Duterte invited the 25-year-old weightlifter to Malacañang Palace so he can personally thank her.
“I’d like to wait for you and see you in the people’s Palace in Malacañang. Salamat for your effort. Saludo po ako sa iyo (I salute you),” said Duterte.
Diaz, a native of Zamboanga City, is now the first female athlete to win an Olympic medal for the Philippines. She was also the first Filipino to get a medal in weightlifting, and the first non-boxer to medal from the Philippines since 1936. – Rappler.com
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