1. Hidilyn Diaz, weightlifting Olympic silver medalist
The Philippines ended its 20-year Olympic medal drought when Hidilyn Diaz brought home the silver after competing in the women's 53-kg weightlifting category at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Hidilyn has been competing in the summer games since 2008. Her victory is a first for Filipino female athletes!
2. Elda Rotor, vice president and publisher at Penguin Classics
For almost 10 years, Elda Rotor has been upholding the good old tradition of reading a Penguin Classics book. She started out as an editorial director in 2006. As VP and publisher, she now commissions literary material from renowned and upcoming authors. Elda is also responsible for releasing and promoting new translations of beloved literary classics such as Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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