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Hidilyn Diaz has left an indelible mark in Philippine history as the first-ever gold medalist in the Olympics. Apart from that, she also set the current Olympic record in the women's 55-kilogram division, lifting 127kg in her clean-and-jerk event, for a total

Eumir Marcial’s first Olympic stint is at the Tokyo Olympics—and he’s already in the running for a medal after advancing to the middleweight division quarter-finals on July 29. The 25-year-old boxer trained under Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach for Tokyo Olympics after

Whether an answered prayer or just the law of attraction, there's always something magical about people saying their wishes out loud and actually achieving it. These days similar anecdotes are being passed around with the hashtag #manifest; or in Filipino, it's what

In a particularly patriarchal society, we've long been conditioned into boxing things into gender roles—this is for men, this is for women. Anyone who doesn't conform to these standards is seen as outlandish.It's a way of thinking that's long seeped into sports.For

“Every time a creative in our country goes out on that global platform, you must represent your country the best way you possibly can," the Filipino fashion designer and nationalist Rajo Laurel says when questioned about the creative process behind his craft to

It’s a familiar sight on Olympic podiums, winning athletes biting their medals with triumphant grins plastered on their faces, while the world watches on, the act already routine to them. Though most viewers won’t question it anymore the way no one would

The entire country united in jubilation when weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines its first-ever Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 97 years into joining the quadrennial meet. The Filipina memorably beat out her Chinese competitor to cement herself in the history

On July 26, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history as the first Filipino to bag a gold medal at the Olympics. She bested all her competitors at the women's 55kg weightlifting competition in Tokyo, finishing strong (literally) at the final 127kg clean and jerk.That

A family from Davao is celebrating a gold medal won by the United States in fencing at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday night.Reason?The 27-year old Kiefer, whose mother Dr. Teresa Oropilla Kiefer hails from Tagum City, beat Inna Deriglazova of Russia, 15-13,

ICYMI: Filipino-Japanese pro-golfer Yuka Saso just made history after bagging the title for the 76th US Women's Open. Saso, who is only 19 years old, played against 22-year-old Nasa Hataoka of Japan. According to LPGA, Saso is the first Filipino to ever

Another Filipino recently made history in the international scene, and she goes by the name of Yuka Saso! The 19-year-old Filipina-Japanese golfer took home the coveted championship trophy at the 76th U.S. Women's Open last Sunday.Her win makes Yuka the first Filipino

For athletes, their gear is part and parcel of their sporting career. It not only helps them drive their performance better, it also keeps them safe and protected from injuries. But Rhea Bullos, an 11-year-old girl from Balasan, Iloilo, managed to score three

With 54 gold, 35 silver, and 19 bronze medals as of writing, the Philippines is certainly racking up an impressive number of wins in the continuing 2019 SEA Games. But did you know that, aside from glory and a prestigious stylized piece

The Philippines has been raking in the gold medals at the SEA Games 2019, and it’s no doubt that the girl power is stronger than ever. Kim Mangrobang got the ball rolling when she took home the gold medal on Day 1

The 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in the Philippines has officially launched, and in the midst of the mishaps that have happened before the opening, there is a silver lining: the Philippine teams have led a stellar performance with 25 gold

Are we finally growing out of the tiny sunglasses trend? Well, if the transition from SS19 runways to our Instagram feeds is any indication, then it seems like the miniature sunnies of yesteryear are slowly giving way to a more streetwear-friendly fad: Introducing the

The FIFA World Cup 2018 fever is still on as the month-long event comes to its final—and perhaps most anticipated—stages. And if you're anything like us (read: style-obsessed), you'd somehow notice the competition is fierce not only in the pitch, but also

I’m a thrill seeker. I’m always up for an adventure. I love the feeling of my stomach up in my throat. Last month, I finally ticked something off my bucket list. I jumped out of a plane at 14,000 feet over the

Growing up, most of us thought of Antarctica as a place reserved for scientists—and, well, penguins. Later on, I’ve learned that people go there for reasons other than scientific research. Travelers from all walks of life visit the southernmost continent to take