Posters decorate the streets of Manila congratulating Paris Olympics double-gold winner for artistic gymnastics Carlos Yulo, on August 11, 2024. Yulo and the rest of the Philippine Team are set for a grand homecoming on Tuesday as the Summer Olympics comes to a close on Sunday night (Monday in Manila). Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- It's all systems go for the homecoming parade for Filipino Olympians on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.

In a press conference on Tuesday, MMDA acting chairman Atty. Romando Artes said the country's 22 Olympians will ride one float especially designed for them during the heroes' parade.

The country's Olympians are coming off a successful campaign in the 2024 Paris Summer Games, where gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals in vault and floor exercise, while boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio brought home a bronze medal each.

The parade is expected to start at 3:00 p.m. in front of the Aliw Theater in CCP Complex in Pasay City to Rizal Memorial Sport Complex, said Artes.

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The route of the Homecoming Parade includes Roxas Blvd., P. Burgos Avenue, Finance Road, Taft Avenue, President Quirino Avenue, and Adriatico Street in Malate Manila. 

There will be a short program at the Rizal Sports Complex, which is free and open to the public.

According to Artes, the parade could last for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

He added that no roads will be closed, but the agency will implement a stop and go scheme. 

MMDA hopes to finish the parade before 5:00 p.m. Artes said the MMDA will be deploying 300 traffic personnel to manage the traffic flow. 

"Yun po at napakagandang pagkakataon para i-celebrate yung victory ng mga Olympians po natin. Expect po nila na magkakaroon tayo ng celebration to honor itong ating mga bagong bayani, hindi lamang po yung mga nanalo ng medalya, kundi lahat ng nag-participate sa Olympics na mga atleta," said Artes.

"Hindi lamang yung mga nanalo ng medalya at ating parangalan, at ipakilala sa ating mga kababayan. Ito ay isang selebrasyon ng paglahok natin sa Paris Olympics, so it's just fitting na pati sila ay kasama sa selebrasyon ay parangalan natin sila kahit hindi po sila nakakuha ng medalya," he added.

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According to Artes, the float carrying the Philippine Olympians will have a provision for rain cover, in an event of a heavy downpour.

Affected motorists are advised of alternate routes during the time of the parade:

NORTHBOUND TOWARDS R-10

•    Skyway

•    Buendia Ave.

•    Taft Ave.

•    F.B Harrison St.

•    Mabini St.

•    Pres. Quirino

•    Lacson Ave.

SOUTHBOUND

•    Roxas Blvd.

•    UN Ave.

•    San Marcelino

•    Quirino Ave. to SLEX

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