Filipino Olympians Archives

Duterte To Filipino Olympians: ‘Bring Home Medals, I Will Give You Unoccupied Islands’

July 19, 2016 by Juan David in Sports

Filipino Olympians To Have Morale Boost From The President Filipino Olympians – Filipino athletes will be rejoicing as President Duterte announced that his government will be giving more support to the athletes going to the Rio Olympic Games. In a report by PhilStar, Duterte said that he will be collecting money from tax evaders to support … Read more

Ian Lariba to Represent the Philippines in Rio Olympics Table Tennis Event

June 9, 2016 by Ed Umbao in Sports

Know More About Ian “Yan” Lariba a Filipino Olympian Ian Lariba will represent the Philippines in the world’s most prestigious sporting events, the Rio Olympics 2016 as the only Filipino Olympian who will participate in a lesser known sports, Table Tennis. She made headlines recently after she booked a ticket to Rio Olypmics when she … Read more