The Philippines’ first ever Olympic Gold
Medalist and “Atletang Magiting” Hidilyn Diaz finally gets hold of a gift in
gratitude for her historic feat at the Tokyo Olympics – a top of the line Kia
Stonic!
"Thank you sa pag-recognize sa pagka-panalo ko. Thank you
so much na na-appreciate ninyo yung nagawa ko para sa bansa", Hidilyn said, sharing that a vehicle will be helpful for her to
move around especially in Metro Manila.
Despite the many odds she faced, Hidilyn remained steadfast to
her goal for Olympic gold which she boldly declared as a 17-year old athlete in
2008 in an interview with Chino Trinidad for 24 Oras’ Time Out: “Someday, dadalhin ko yung flag ng Pilipinas as
weighlifter gold medalist sa Olympics.”
And she did just that after 13 years.
Said Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan: “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng iyong hirap, pagtyatyaga,
sakripisyo at mataimtim na pananampalataya, tunay kang isang Atletang Magiting. KI-nayang A-butin ang
ating gintong pangarap. Tanggapin.mo ang.munting alay namin, sasakyan ng
Kampeon.”
Recognizing Diaz as “Atletang Magiting” is part of Ayala
Foundation’s sustained efforts to
promote love of country. Through the Maging Magiting campaign, Ayala Foundation
calls on Filipinos to take pride in our heritage and identity, by giving honor
to our national emblems such as the flag, while also embodying the call for all
of us to be heroes in our own ways. It has a recognition component, like the
Pulis Magiting X Pilipinong Magiting initiative, which was recently relaunched
in six regions to celebrate men and women in uniform who have shown
extraordinary acts of heroism beyond the call of duty.
Recognizing Diaz as “Atletang Magiting” is part of the Ayala
group’s efforts toward collaboration and synergy across companies and units and
an expression of its continuing commitment to national development.
Kia Philippines is under AC Motors, Ayala Corporation’s automotive arm, which also houses Volkswagen, Maxus, Honda,
and Isuzu.
About Ayala Foundation
As the social
development arm of the Ayala group of companies, Ayala Foundation envisions
communities where people are creative, productive, self-reliant, and proud to
be Filipino. Ayala Foundation is committed to community development, working
closely with communities in identifying compelling developmental needs and
providing suitable solutions with measurable outcomes. It implements programs
under the following themes: Education, Sustainable Livelihood, and Love of
Country.
In 2021, Ayala
Foundation celebrates its 60th year, affirming its Faith in the Filipino
through partnerships and programs for community development.
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