Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque congratulated Filipina-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso after the latter won the 2021 US Women's Open on Sunday, June 6, in San Francisco, California.

Saso defeated Nasa Hataoka of Japan to become the first Filipino to win a major golf tournament in history.

"She is indeed the pride and glory of our country. We are all proud of you. Congratulations," the Malacanang official said on Monday, June 7, in a statement.

Roque mentioned that the 19-year old golfer met with President Rodrigo Duterte in the Malacanang after she received a Presidential citation for winning a gold medal during the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia.