Megaworld Corp. gives Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medalist, a P14-million residential condominium unit in Eastwood City.
“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,” said Megaworld’s chief strategy officer Kevin Tan.
“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,” said Megaworld official.
Aside from the condominium, Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz will receive a total of P35.5 million plus a Tagaytay City house and lot.
Under the law, Diaz will receive P10 million from the government. Manny V. Pangilinan will also give her another P10 million.
Millionaire Ramon S. Ang will also give Diaz P10 million, while deputy speaker Mikee Romero will give her an additional P 3 million.
Meanwhile, the weightlifter will get P2.5 million from her hometown Zamboanga City also by law.
Hidilyn Diaz gets P14-M condo unit from Megaworld
Pinay weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines’ first gold medal at the Olympics after winning the women’s 55-kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday held at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan.
This is the first gold medal of the Philippines since competing in the Olympics in 1924.
Diaz scored a total of 224 to surpass Liao Qiuyun of China.
There were no problems with Diaz’s first and second laps at 94 and 97kgs, respectively. But she failed in the third 99kg.
In the clean and jerk, Diaz was successful in lifting 119kg, even in the second lift of 124kg and 127 in the third lift.
This is Hidalyn Diaz’s fourth consecutive Olympic bout.
Before winning the Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn even begged for financial help from the private sector for her needs.
Philippine Sports Commission chairperson Butch Ramirez blocked her and said up to P4.5 million was given to her for rehearsals in Hainan and Guangxi in China. This is in addition to the P3 million incentive given to her under Republic Act 10699. However, some observers have said that this assistance is insufficient.
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