Millions of Filipinos around the world rejoice and unite in revelry as the Philippines marks its first-ever gold medal after 97 years of participation in the Olympic Games. Hidilyn Diaz, 30, earned the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 55kg women’s weightlifting division, setting a new Olympic record. In the UAE, the Pinay athlete has …

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