Senators on Monday praised Hidilyn Diaz for ending the country’s 20-year Olympic medal drought, hailing her as a symbol of the Filipino’s strength. “I am one with the whole country in sending our recognition for the victory of our compatriot Hidilyn Diaz. “Congratulations Hidilyn Diaz for winning the silver medal in Rio, Brazil. We thank Ms. Diaz and the Lord that the Philippines’ 20-year wait for another Olympic medal has ended,” said Sen. Nancy Binay in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT“We also consider Ms. Diaz’s victory as a victory of women, as she is the first Filipina to win an Olympic medal.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 08, 2016 05:15 UTC