Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo Shifts Focus to Motherhood HIDILYN DIAZ – Filipino Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz revealed she’s now preparing for the bigger challenge of being a mom. Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, a celebrated weightlifter from the Philippines, will be absent from the Olympics for the first time in the past five cycles. Instead, she has chosen to … Read more
Ashley Ortega: “If you’re a figure skater meron talagang expiration age at ako expired na expired na.” ASHLEY ORTEGA – The “Hearts on Ice” star recently admitted that becoming an Olympian is just a dream for her. The figure skater used to join international and local figure skating competitions before she became an actress. However, … Read more
After Onyok, Roel Velasco also received his own franchise of Chooks-to-Go ROEL VELASCO- The younger brother of Onyok also received his own franchise of Chooks-to-Go. Roel, who won a bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, was recognized for the pride and honor he gave to the country. Chooks-to-Go president Ronald Mascariñas said … Read more
“The non-medalists in the Tokyo Olympics will receive incentives of P500,000 each,” says Tolentino of POC Non-medalist Filipino Olympians in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will receive P500,000 each. This was announced by Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. According to him, those who failed to covet a medal in the Olympics will receive … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Hidilyn Diaz on Luis Manzano’s Olympics-inspired meme Luis Manzano’s meme post about the Olympics caught the attention of Pinay Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. After Filipina weightlifter won her first Olympics gold medal in Tokyo, social media greetings from ordinary netizens and even famous personalities followed. ABS-CBN host Luis Manzano, who … Read more
POC reminded brands that Tokyo Olympics symbols were not free to use. The Philippine Olympics Committee (POC) recently reminded brands that Tokyo Olympics symbols were not free to use. On Saturday, the POC tweeted that only recognized Olympic partners were authorized to use the brand properties and assets of the Olympics. “We appreciate your support … Read more
Quezon City Mayor Belmonte said that she’s “extremely flattered” by her resemblance to Erica Sullivan. On Sunday, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that she’s “extremely flattered” after some netizens pointed out her resemblance with Olympic swimmer Erica Sullivan. In a text message to Inquirer, Mayor Belmonte said that he’s “extremely flattered” and also “thrilled … Read more
Tony Hawk: “I was asked during an interview today: ‘How does it feel to go to the Olympics and not be recognized by competing skaters, like Margielyn Didal?’” TONY HAWK – The skateboarding legend had to explain to a reporter Margielyn Didal’s funny caption on her post. Last week, the Filipina skateboarder took to social … Read more
Proposal during Tokyo Olympics Despite failing to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, an Argentinian fencer will still go home victorious after receiving a ring from her coach. Maria Belen Perez Maurice lost in the women’s saber individual after a 15-12 defeat to Anna Marton of Hungary. In the post-game interview, her coach and … Read more
The cancellation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was “unthinkable”, according to the city governor of Tokyo. The city governor of Tokyo on Thursday, March 11, said that the cancellation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was “unthinkable”. This, as Yuriko Koike, the city governor of Tokyo, said that the classification of COVID-19 as a “pandemic” will … Read more
