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Jomari Yllana, first Pinoy podium finisher at the Yeongam Int’l F1 Circuit

Published January 1, 1970 8:00 AM PHT
Updated February 19, 2020 11:37 PM PHT

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'The Half Sisters' star Jomari Yllana dedicates his win to Philippine Motorsport and to his fellow Pinoys. 
By CHERRY SUN
 
Kapuso actor and car racer Jomari Yllana adds another achievement under his belt as the first Filipino to accomplish a podium finish at the recent Yeongam International F1 Circuit held in South Korea.
 
Jomari finished second in the Super Race Round 8 Championship Accent One category of the said prestigious race.
 
 

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A photo posted by Jomari Yllana (@jomariyllana) on

 
He is the first Filipino to win among the top three posts in the championships. Meanwhile, his racing team Yllana GTR is also the first Filipino racing team to win in the said event.
 
Jomari dedicated his win to his fellow Filipinos, saying on Instagram, “Mabuhay ang Philippine Motorsport! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Para sa bawat Pilipino, saan man sa mundo.”