From 'plot against govt' to pride for Philippines' first Olympic champion

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In 2019, her name was included on a dozens-long list of people accused of plotting against President Duterte.

Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, a day after making history as the Philippines' first ever Olympic gold medallist, took top billing in an ecstatic nation's newspapers on Tuesday above reports on a major speech by her president.

But for the 30-year-old being showered with accolades, the story was very different in 2019, when her name was included on a dozens-long list of people accused of plotting against the same man.

 

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They have got their first gold medal ever. When is our turn to be likewise?🤔

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