MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): For bringing pride and honoUr to the nation after winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal, Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz (pic) will be promoted one notch higher from her current rank in the Philippine Air Force, the military said Wednesday (July 28).
“In lieu of her recent historic win in the Olympics, the Philippine Air Force through its Commanding General approved the promotion of Sgt Hidilyn Diaz effective July 27, 2021 to the rank of Staff Sergeant,” Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana said in a statement.
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