Miller realized in 2016 that he could compete for the Philippines in the Winter Olympics . He has dual citizenship for the U.S. and the Philippines , the latter acquired from his mother . Miller qualified for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang , South Korea , by accumulating sufficient points set by the International Ski Federation . For his qualification he participated in races within the United States as well as in Canada , Australia , New Zealand , and Sweden . He is coached by AJ Kitt , who has represented the United States in four Winter Olympics , as well as by Erik Gilbert and Brad Saxe . For his Olympic qualification and journey , his family held a fundraising campaign through GoFundMe , while the Philippine Olympic Committee funded his Olympic participation expenses . Miller is one of only two athletes representing the Philippines at the Winter Olympics , the other being Michael Christian Martinez . He was the flag bearer for his country in the opening ceremony , on 9 February and the closing ceremony on 25 February
opening ceremony
2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Asa Miller