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Here’s Everything (So Far) That Awaits Hidilyn Diaz After Her Epic Win

  • Posted on Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
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Here’s Everything (So Far) That Awaits Hidilyn Diaz After Her Epic Win

Jul 28, 2021   •   Kyzia Maramara

Celebrations aren’t over for Filipina Olympian Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz. The 30-year-old weightlifter ended the Philippines’ 97-year Olympic gold medal drought after dominating the women’s weightlifting 55-kg event at the Tokyo Olympics last Monday. Diaz lifted an overall weight of 224 kg — another Olympic Games record — besting world record holder Liao Qiuyun of China.

 

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It was a historic, and not to mention epic, win for the athlete. Diaz didn’t just bag a gold medal, she is also set to get cash incentives, residential properties, and more once she gets back to the Philippines. Check out her lavish prizes below:

Lifetime free flights plus miles

 

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AirAsia has given Diaz lifetime free flights. “Hidilyn is the perfect example of what it means to be an Allstar, by embodying AirAsia core values of Dreaming Big and Making it Happen,” said AirAsia Spokesperson Steve Dailisan. “We thank her for reminding us that being the world’s best is second to serving the Filipinos.”

Philippine Airlines has also honored the Olympian miles for life. Diaz is entitled to 80,000 miles per year, making her the airlines’ first forever flyer.

 

P5 million and free fuel for life

Phoenix Petroleum pledged to give Diaz P5 million in cash through its Siklab Atleta Pilipinas Sports Foundation Inc., plus a lifetime of free fuel.

“It was our vision when we organized the foundation to rally the private sector to help our athletes in their quest for the Olympic gold, and now we have our first gold medal. I wish Hidilyn the best and we shall continue to support our Filipino athletes so we can have more golds in the future,” said Phoenix Petroleum Philippines chairman Dennis Uy.

 

Cash incentives

Diaz is poised to receive a total of P38.5 million cash incentives, including Phoenix Petroleum’s reward. Here’s everything else she will get:

  • P10 million from the government through Republic Act 10699 or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act
  • P10 million pledged by Manny V. Pangilinan through MVP Sports Foundation
  • P10 million pledged by San Miguel Corporation President and CEO Ramon S. Ang
  • P3 million pledged by Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero
  • P2.5 million from the local government of Zamboanga, Diaz’s hometown

 

P14-M worth of condo unit from Megaworld

Tycoon Andrew Tan announced that Megaworld will be giving Diaz a residential condominium unit in Eastwood City valued at P14 million.

“This epic moment is about 97 years in the making, and this is our way of saying thanks to Hidilyn for making us all proud. We believe that it’s just right to give our first-ever Olympic gold medalist a home in our first-ever township, Eastwood City, where she can enjoy the township lifestyle with her family and loved ones” says Kevin L. Tan, chief strategy officer, Megaworld Corporation.

 

P4-M worth of house and lot from Century Properties

“Hidilyn’s story is every Filipino’s story of struggle and perseverance amidst adversities. She even improvised her own weightlifting equipment out of bamboo sticks and water bottles in order to train with her limited resources. We at PHirst Park Homes celebrate her inspiring story of triumph. She deserves a PHirst home for winning the Philippines ’ first Olympic gold medal,” said PHirst Park Homes, Inc. President Ricky M. Celis.

Diaz will get a single-attached house and lot valued at P4 million from PHirst Park Homes Inc. She can also choose which from PHirst Park Homes’ 8 communities in Luzon to reside at.

 

House and lot in Tagaytay

Philippine Olympic Committee president and Representative Abraham Tolentino said that they will be giving Diaz her own house and lot in Tagaytay. This is the third residential property the Olympian is set to receive.

 

Van from FOTON

Chinese vehicle company FOTON is also rewarding Diaz with a brand new TransVan 13-seater van. “The Filipino Pride stands top-high on an international audience with the triumph of our Filipino athlete, Hidilyn Diaz. As she drives home glory, we are honored to prize her utmost dedication with top-rated mobility of FOTON TransVan 13-seater,” says FOTON Motor Philippines Inc. President Rommel Sytin.

 

A Philippine Air Force promotion

Aside from being an Olympian, Diaz is also part of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). In 2014, she was promoted from Airwoman to Airwoman Second Class. After her success in the 2018 Asian Games, Diaz was promoted to sergeant. Now that she brought home Olympic gold, she has been promoted from sergeant temporary to staff sergeant.

“The Philippine Air Force through its Commanding General approved the promotion of Sgt Hidilyn Diaz effective 27 July 2021 to the rank of Staff Sergeant,” said Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Cirilito Sobejana.

 

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