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Aira Villegas

Aira Villegas is a Filipino Olympic bronze medalist in weightlifting who has received recognition through various honors and facilities upgrades, including new training equipment at the PSC Training Center in Baguio City. She was also featured on a PhlPost stamp alongside other Olympic medalists and received a home from the Philippine Olympic Committee president as part of her accolades for athletic achievements.

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Recent developments on Aira Villegas

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Filipino boxers to vie in World Boxing Championships

Filipino boxers, led by Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam, are set to compete in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, from September 4-14.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Marcos Jr. vows full support for PH athletes and sports development

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged full support for Filipino athletes and the development of sports in the country during his fourth State of the Nation Address.

Sun, July 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM

PSC, MVP Sports Foundation upgrade Baguio weightlifting facility

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) officially unveiled significant upgrades to the weightlifting facility at its Training Center in Baguio City, with the MVP Sports Foundation donating P2.2 million worth of gym equipment and funding the renovation.

Sat, April 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM

PHLPost to honor Olympic medalists with special stamps at NAPEX 2025

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) will honor Olympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas with special stamps to be launched during the National Philatelic Exhibition (NAPEX 2025) from April 23 to 25 at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila.

Sun, March 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM

POC awards house and lots to Yulo, Petecio, Villegas for Olympic medals

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officially turned over house and lot units in Tagaytay City to gymnast Carlos Yulo and boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas for their medal achievements in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Wed, March 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Boxing included in 2028 LA Olympics, PH sports officials optimistic

Boxing has been reinstated into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics program, a move welcomed by Filipino sports officials.

Tue, March 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night to honor top athletes

The second Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night will be held on March 20 at Okada Manila to honor outstanding athletes, primarily in Philippine professional and amateur boxing, for their 2024 achievements.

Tue, March 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Petecio, Villegas to receive Female Athlete of the Year award

Olympic boxing medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will be the main awardees at the second annual Women in Sports Awards on March 15 at Century Hotel Manila.

Fri, January 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM

MVP Group, NCAA to receive special awards at PSA Awards

The MVP Group of Companies will receive a special award at the upcoming San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night for its significant contributions to Philippine sports.

Sat, January 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM

SMC-PSA Awards Night to honor Olympians, Paralympians

The San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on January 27 at The Manila Hotel Grand Ballroom will honor Filipino Olympians and Paralympians from the 2024 Paris Games.