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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 23, 2021

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Posted at Aug 23 11:47 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Olympic medalists, pararangalan ng Senado

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 10:37 PM

MAYNILA - Bibigyang parangal ng Senado sa Miyerkoles ang mga atleta ng bansa na nagkamit ng medalya sa ginanap na Olympic Games sa Tokyo, Japan. Read more »

Achieving Gold at the Summit

Summit Natural Drinking Water
Posted at Aug 15 08:00 AM

Since 2005, Summit Natural Drinking Water has been helping Filipino athletes remain hydrated in their quest to bring home the gold. Read more »

Sports climbing makes debut in Tokyo Olympics

Maxim Shemeto, Reuters
Posted at Aug 05 09:28 AM

Laura Rogora of Italy in action during speed qualification for the women’s combined sport climbing in Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Tokyo Olympics: Will China beat Japan (and the US) at their own Games?

Jonathan White, South China Morning Posta
Posted at Aug 03 09:22 PM

Shocks for Naomi Osaka, Kento Momota and Chinese volleyball champions join COVID-19 in making medal predictions impossible. While rival athletes show friendship, Japanese medalists are targeted on Chinese social media as Tokyo 2020 spills beyond sport. Read more »

'Laban Pilipinas!' VP Robredo thanks PH Olympians for bringing Filipinos together

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 08:20 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday expressed her gratitude and support to Filipino athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, hours after the Philippines got another medal. Read more »

Olympics: Silver medalist Petecio to get condo, P17M in financial bonuses

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Updated as of Aug 03 02:32 PM

Petecio will get P5 million as mandated by Republic Act 10699 for runner-up finishers at the Olympics, besides millions more from private entities.  Read more »

TINGNAN: Lumang face shield, ginawang Olympics-inspired art

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 11:35 AM

Lumang face shield ang ginamit ng isang mekaniko sa Barangay Jolo, Roxas, Palawan upang magbigay-pugay sa mga manlalaro ng Pilipinas sa Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Read more »

Western teams in Olympics silent over suspected use of Xinjiang cotton by Chinese brands

Nadia Lam and Jack Lau, South China Morning Post
Posted at Aug 02 12:58 PM

Human rights groups have alleged forced labor is being used in the Uygur autonomous region to produce clothing for well-known fashion brands. Beijing has consistently denied the accusations saying the industry there is largely mechanized. Read more »

How Margielyn Didal inspired Hidilyn Diaz in quest for Olympic gold

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 10:23 AM

Margielyn Didal's sunny smile is a source of good vibes for sports fans worldwide--even for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz.  Read more »

'Know your whys': How Hidilyn Diaz mentally prepared for Tokyo Olympics

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 09:36 AM

A sports psychologist said she asked the weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz to list down her ‘whys’ amid the hardships of training for the world’s biggest sporting event. Read more »

Tokyo Olympics: Angry Chinese netizens rail against athletes who beat their compatriots

Jack Lau, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Aug 01 01:00 PM

Irrational netizens accuse judges of bias as their favorite Chinese athletes lose, reopening some old wounds. Others appeal for calm and reason, to focus on the spirit of the Games and not target the individuals trying their best. Read more »

Men get intimidated; women boxers can’t handle her punch. Just how strong is Nesthy Petecio?

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Aug 01 03:11 AM

Fighting bigger opponents is not new to her. So is beating them    Read more »

PANOORIN: Pamilya ni Petecio ipinagdiwang ang panalo sa Olympics semis

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 11:38 PM

Kita sa video na ipinadala ng kapatid ni Nesthy na si Norlan Petecio na naghiyawan agad ang mga kapamilya sa paglabas ni Nesthy patungo sa boxing ring.  Read more »

TINGNAN: Broken-glass mosaic art para kay Olympic champ Hidilyn

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 06:50 AM

Idinaan ng isang binata sa bayan ng Gandara, Samar, sa paggawa ng art ang pagbibigay-pugay kay gold medalist Diaz. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz, sasailaim sa 7 araw na quarantine sa isang hotel sa Pasay City

Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 12:33 AM

Pasado alas-8 ng gabi ng Miyerkoles dumating sa Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel sa Pasay City si Hidilyn Diaz at ang kanyang team para sa pitong araw na mandatory quarantine matapos makauwi ng bansa mula sa Japan kung saan siya nanalo ng gold medal sa women's weightlifting competition ng Olympics. Read more »

Magkaibigang taga-Samar gumawa ng leaf art para bigyang pugay si Hidilyn Diaz

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Updated as of Jul 29 08:36 PM

Gumawa ng leaf art ang magkaibigang artist mula sa Gandara, Samar na sina Jerry Casaljay at Joneil Calagos Severino para sa kauna-unahang Philippine Olympic gold medalist na si Hidilyn Diaz.    Read more »

Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz back in PH after historic win in Tokyo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 10:40 PM

A hero's welcome for the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz as she returns from her spectacular triumph in Tokyo. Read more »

Angeles City, magbibigay ng P200,000 cash incentive kay Hidilyn Diaz

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 11:36 PM

Makakatanggap ng P200,000 cash incentive mula sa siyudad ng Angeles ang kauna-unahang Filipino Olympic gold medalist na si Hidilyn Diaz.    Read more »

Olympics: Yulo's coach takes blame for poor performance in floor exercise

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 02:23 PM

Carlos Yulo's coach took the responsibility for his poor outing in the qualifiers of his favorite event, the floor exercise, in men's artistic gymnastics in the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »