Olmin Leyba – The Philippine Star November 5, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Golf superstar Yuka Saso stressed she will always be a “proud Filipino” even if she is set to become a full Japanese national. Saso, the reigning US Women’s Open champion, asked for understanding from her Philippine supporters as she began the process of acquiring Japanese citizenship in compliance with Japan’s nationality laws. “I am a Filipina, born in the Philippines to a Japanese father and Filipino mother. I was raised in both Japan and the Philippines, I am immensely proud of my dual heritage and that will…