Hidilyn Diaz Archives

From gold to forever; from the barbell to the chapel

Dressed in an off-shoulder Francis Libiran creation, Hidilyn Diaz, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist, weds coach Julius Naranjo in Catholic rites in the “City of Pines.” By Alex Y. Vergara Photos from Nice Photography & Exige Weddings, Francis Libiran and Arsi Baltazar Exactly one year after winning for the…

Hidilyn Diaz pushes for financial education as one of her advocacies

Partnering with her is BDO Unibank, which, through its “Kayang-Kaya, Kabayan” campaign, is committed to empowering overseas Filipinos make the most out of their hard-earned money through its various investment and financial services. It takes one of the best to tap the best. The best not only in what they…

Country’s golden girl goes for gold standard in laser treatment

Leading to the Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz found that her usual routine of washing her face and applying sunblock was no longer working. She started to have acne problems during her training in Malaysia. She knew that once she gets home, she would need professional help. After winning for the country…

PeopleAsia honors uplifting ‘Women of Style & Substance’

From an Olympian who made 'HERstory' — and wears bright lipstick — to uplifting women who redefined gender roles in the home, kitchen, business and public service, PeopleAsia's "Women of Style & Substance" challenged stereotypes during the magazine’s recently concluded virtual awards night. PeopleAsia's "Women of Style and Substance" 2021.…

Smart says you can now switch networks without changing numbers

With Smart Communications Inc.'s Mobile Number Portability (MNP)in place, switching to another mobile network is now possible, even without having to change your numbers. The company also announced that the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available for preorder in the Philippines…

Golden Girl Hidilyn Diaz receives P10-million cash gift from Ramon S. Ang

If San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president Ramon S. Ang would have it his way, he wants Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz to bring home more honor to the country by aiming for another gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Slated three years from now, the event will also mark…

Philippine Airlines launches first-ever “Forever Flyer Promo”

There is forever not only in love, but also when it comes to flying. The country's first Olympic Gold champion Hidilyn Diaz is Philippine Airlines' first “Forever Flyer”-- with 80,000 PAL miles per year for life--for bringing honor to the country. You can be, too, and for free! Philippine Airlines…

Hidilyn’s post-Olympic wish is granted, but it’s not what you think

The country’s first Olympic gold medalist ends her quarantine on August 6, the first day Metro Manila goes under ECQ. She wants to go home to Zamboanga, but the coming lockdown would have made it impossible. And then fate, in the person of one of the country’s most generous businessmen,…

Golden memories: Hidilyn shines as one of PeopleAsia’s People of the Year 2019 awardees

Hidilyn Diaz, holding her People of the Year 2019 trophy, savors the moment. "I am proud to show to the world what I have been because I work so hard to achieve this with the help of my team towards Tokyo 2020," said Hidilyn Diaz in an Instagram Post way…

Let the Tokyo 2020 games begin!

Over 11,000 athletes will see action in 339 events in this 16-day Olympiad delayed by almost a year because of COVID-19. The Philippines, described by one talking head of holding the “dubious record of the most Olympic medals without a gold,” hopes to change all that before the games end…