Department of National Defense – Republic of the Philippines Public Affairs Service, DND Annex Building, Natividad Ave., Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 Website: www.dnd.gov.ph | E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: (+632) 982-5679 | 911-6001 to 31 ext. 8229 | Fax: (+632) 911-7113 Date Released: August 16, 2018 Releasing Officer: DIR. ARSENIO R. ANDOLONG, MNSA, CESE Chief, Public Affairs Service SND Lorenzana leads Hero’s Welcome for Asian Games 2018 Gold Medalist Airwoman 1st Class Hidilyn Diaz Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana salutes Asian Games Weightlifting Gold Medalist Sgt. Hidilyn Diaz at her Hero’s Welcome at the Philippine Air Force Gymnasium, Camp Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City. The Department of National Defense takes pride in the success of Airwoman First Class Hidilyn Diaz for winning a Gold Medal for the Philippines in the 2018 Asian Games. Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana presided over the Hero’s Welcome for AW1C Diaz on 29 August 2018 at the Philippine Air Force (PAF) Gymnasium, Camp Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City. Secretary Lorenzana, together with PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Galileo Gerard R. Kintanar Jr, awarded an Outstanding Achievement Medal and a Plaque of Recognition of AW1C Diaz, who was also promoted to the rank of Sergeant in recognition of her success in the 18th Asian Games held in Jakarta- Palembang, Indonesia. /dndphl @dndphl /dndph DND Press Release | Page 1 of 2 Secretary of National Defense, Philippine Air Force officials together with Sgt. Hidilyn Diaz and her parents, Eduardo Diaz Sr. and Emelita Diaz. In his speech, Secretary Lorenzana emphasized the importance of discipline and focus in life. He described Sgt. Diaz as an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things. The SND also recognized the power of Filipino women medalists during the 18th Asian Games. The Department of National Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Air Force took cognizance of Sgt. Diaz’s determination and drive to bring home the glory for the Filipino people. The Secretary wishes for more everyday heroes like Sgt. Diaz that the children may look up to. ### /dndphl @dndphl /dndph DND Press Release | Page 2 of 2 .