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Carlos Yulo now a member of PH Navy Reserve Force

Carlos Yulo now a member of PH Navy Reserve Force

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Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1) Carlos Edriel Yulo. Handout/Philippine NavyPetty Officer 1st Class (PO1) Carlos Edriel Yulo. Handout/Philippine Navy

MANILA -- Olympic hero Carlos Edriel Yulo is now a member of the Philippine Navy Reserve Force.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist took his oath on Monday at the Navy Headquarters. 

"I am proud to have the privilege of being enlisted in the Philippine Navy Reserve Force, a recognition I never expected in my lifetime," said Yulo, who made history in the 2024 Paris Olympics as the first Filipino athlete to win two gold medals.

"Wearing this Navy uniform fills me with immense pride. With all my heart, I thank the Philippine Navy for this prestigious recognition. I will uphold its core values and inspire today’s youth, showing them that through sports, they too can serve our country," he added.

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According to the Naval Public Affairs Office, Yulo will have the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class.

The gymnast joins other Olympic athletes who are serving the country, including Tokyo Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz (Air Force), Tokyo Games bronze medalist Eumir Marcial (Air Force) and two-time medalist Nesthy Petecio (Coast Guard), among others. 

MGen. Joseph Ferrous Cuison PN delivered a message from the Philippine Navy Flag Officer In Command, Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr., commending Yulo's appointment.

"Your dedication, discipline, and drive made you a champion on the world stage, and now, you bring those same qualities to the Philippine Navy. We know that when you commit to something, you give it your all. I am confident you will do the same as a reservist, standing alongside men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and uplifting our nation," Adaci Jr. said in his message. 

Yulo, 24, won both the floor exercise and vault apparatus in the Paris Games. 

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UAAP: UP seeks to reclaim softball crown

UAAP: UP seeks to reclaim softball crown

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MANILA -- The University of the Philippines is set to begin its quest for a fifth UAAP softball championship as the tournament returns to the historic Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium on Tuesday.

As the season hosts and back-to-back runners-up, the Fighting Maroons will open their campaign against the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles at 12:30 p.m.

Leading the charge is Season 85 Athlete of the Year and team captain Nickole Dela Cruz.

After years of coming up short, UP is determined to finally claim the crown it last held back in Season 70 (2008), and head coach Ron Pagkaliwagan believes his squad is ready to take on the challenge.

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"Mas prepared kami this season compared do'n sa past two seasons. Malaking bagay 'yung pagsali namin sa Makassar Open kasi na-gauge ko 'yung mga players kung hanggang saan 'yung kaya nila," said Pagkaliwagan, emphasizing how their international exposure has helped shape the team’s mindset after back-to-back runner-up finishes.

With Dela Cruz at the helm, alongside seniors like pitcher KC Valino and former RP Blu Girl Danica Aquino, UP retains a formidable roster eager for redemption.

"Siyempre, as a player, importante 'yung maturity. Malaking factor 'yung experience na na-gain ng mga players ko for the past two seasons. And meron ding mga rookies na nag-step up na pwedeng makadagdag sa pwersa namin this season," Pagkaliwagan added.

Meanwhile, the University of Santo Tomas Tiger Softbelles, the last team to win the championship before Adamson University’s dynastic reign, will open its campaign against a determined De La Salle University Lady Batters squad at 10 a.m.

Defending champion Adamson University, seeking an unprecedented 12th consecutive title, received an opening-day bye and will begin their season against UST on March 1 (Saturday) at 10 a.m. Later that day, the Blue Eagles and the Lady Batters will clash at 12:30 p.m.

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