Pres. Duterte hails heroism of Olympian Diaz; gives PHP2M additional prize

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Channel: Manila Bulletin · 2016 · News & Politics

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President Rodrigo Duterte has given Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz an additional PHP2 million for bringing great pride and honor to the Philippines.

I am overjoyed. It is a distinct honor that she brought home the honor and all countries would be looking at us,” Pres. Duterte said when she presented Diaz before media in a late Thursday night briefing.

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