Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released stamps celebrating the triumph of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, the country's first-ever Olympic gold medalist.
The stamps feature Diaz's winning moments in Tokyo on July 26, 2021 that made her a national sensation as she captured the elusive gold medal for the first time since the country first competed in the quadrennial meet in 1924.
Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said in a news release on Saturday the historic victory brought honor and inspiration to the Filipino people.
He noted that every stamp and piece of mail tell a story.
"The images in stamps offer a fresh and engaging story of Philippine history, culture, and identity," he said. "We never fail to ...