“It's a must for us to get higher education since athletes seem to be c...” — Hidilyn Diaz Quote

“It's a must for us to get higher education since athletes seem to be contended with being good in training and in their events, happy where they are. But I try to change that mindset, let them be aware of other things and grow as a person.”

“I need to continue inspiring the young generation.”

“My mum didn't want me to do weightlifting because the sport is for men.”

“When National Guardsmen shot four unarmed students at Kent State, virtually the entire system of higher education shuddered and stopped.”

“The challenge is to replace our broken higher education system with one that has the potential to transform the lives of individuals and to create opportunity.”

“I believe young people from working families should have access to debt-free education because I know from my own experience that a high-school degree is not always enough, and a higher education can change a life.”