MANILA, Philippines — Winning medals isn’t new to Nikko Huelgas, but his latest stands out among the rest.
The decorated triathlete was recently bestowed with a military merit medal from the Philippine Air Force.
Huelgas was recognized for his relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
“No words can describe how I’m truly honored to receive a #MilitaryMeritMedal from the @philippine_air_force,” he wrote on Instagram.
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