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Paris 2024: Carlos Yulo to receive Congressional Medal of Excellence
Paris 2024: Carlos Yulo to receive Congressional Medal of Excellence
A digital billboard along EDSA in Mandaluyong City shows a congratulatory message to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo on August 5, 2024, a day after his win in the men's artistic gymnastics vault exercises. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
A digital billboard along EDSA in Mandaluyong City shows a congratulatory message to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo on August 5, 2024, a day after his win in the men's artistic gymnastics vault exercises. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is set to receive the Congressional Medal of Excellence from the House of Representatives after his historic feats in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
MANILA -- Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is set to receive the Congressional Medal of Excellence from the House of Representatives after his historic feats in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Yulo became the first Filipino athlete to win two Olympic gold medals when he ruled both the vault and floor exercise in men's artistic gymnastics in Paris last weekend.
Yulo became the first Filipino athlete to win two Olympic gold medals when he ruled both the vault and floor exercise in men's artistic gymnastics in Paris last weekend.
During Wednesday's session, the lower chamber adopted via viva voce or voice voting House Resolution 1864, congratulating and conferring the award to Yulo for his achievement.
During Wednesday's session, the lower chamber adopted via viva voce or voice voting House Resolution 1864, congratulating and conferring the award to Yulo for his achievement.
The resolution was introduced by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio "Dong" D. Gonzales Jr., House Deputy Speaker David "Jay-Jay" C. Suarez, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose "Mannix" M. Dalipe, House Minority Leader Marcelino C. Libanan, House Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, and Tingog Partylist Representatives Yedda K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre.
The resolution was introduced by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio "Dong" D. Gonzales Jr., House Deputy Speaker David "Jay-Jay" C. Suarez, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose "Mannix" M. Dalipe, House Minority Leader Marcelino C. Libanan, House Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, and Tingog Partylist Representatives Yedda K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre.
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The Congressional Medal of Excellence is the highest award given to Filipino achievers in the fields of sports, business, medicine, science, and arts and culture.
The Congressional Medal of Excellence is the highest award given to Filipino achievers in the fields of sports, business, medicine, science, and arts and culture.
"Caloy Yulo is truly one of the greatest Filipino athletes of all time, earning the country not only one but two gold medals in the Olympics. Ang kanyang tagumpay ay tagumpay ng bawat Pilipino, at napalaking karangalan ang kanyang hatid sa Pilipinas," Romualdez said in a statement.
"Caloy Yulo is truly one of the greatest Filipino athletes of all time, earning the country not only one but two gold medals in the Olympics. Ang kanyang tagumpay ay tagumpay ng bawat Pilipino, at napalaking karangalan ang kanyang hatid sa Pilipinas," Romualdez said in a statement.
"It is such an extraordinary feat that should be emulated by all of us. Hindi man lahat tayo ay Olympic material, pero tinuruan tayo ni Caloy Yulo na sa tamang pagpupursige ay maaabot din natin ang ating mga pangarap hindi lamang para sa sarili pati sa ating pamilya, komunidad at bansa," the House Speaker added.
"It is such an extraordinary feat that should be emulated by all of us. Hindi man lahat tayo ay Olympic material, pero tinuruan tayo ni Caloy Yulo na sa tamang pagpupursige ay maaabot din natin ang ating mga pangarap hindi lamang para sa sarili pati sa ating pamilya, komunidad at bansa," the House Speaker added.
The House of Representatives will also grant Yulo P6 million in cash incentives.
The House of Representatives will also grant Yulo P6 million in cash incentives.
It is the latest recognition for Yulo, who is set to receive a windfall for his historic campaign in the Paris Games.
It is the latest recognition for Yulo, who is set to receive a windfall for his historic campaign in the Paris Games.
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The gymnast will have a hero's welcome from the City of Manila on top of a government-mandated cash incentive from PAGCOR, as well as more prizes from private entities including a condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation.
The gymnast will have a hero's welcome from the City of Manila on top of a government-mandated cash incentive from PAGCOR, as well as more prizes from private entities including a condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation.
The Philippine Senate is also looking to confer the Philippine Senate Medal of Excellence on Yulo.
The Philippine Senate is also looking to confer the Philippine Senate Medal of Excellence on Yulo.
On Wednesday, ArenaPlus became the latest to recognize Yulo, committing to give a cash reward of P5-M to the gymnast.
On Wednesday, ArenaPlus became the latest to recognize Yulo, committing to give a cash reward of P5-M to the gymnast.
"Kasama mo kami sa laban ngayon. Parte ka na ng kasaysayan. At para sa patuloy nating paglalakbay sa ating magandang pinagsamahan, sa iyo rin ang Astig Sports Bonus of P5 million," said ArenaPlus in a statement.
"Kasama mo kami sa laban ngayon. Parte ka na ng kasaysayan. At para sa patuloy nating paglalakbay sa ating magandang pinagsamahan, sa iyo rin ang Astig Sports Bonus of P5 million," said ArenaPlus in a statement.
"Para sa iyong pagpupursige sa hinaharap at sa larangan na iyong pinasikat, ito’y magsisilbing tulong para mas lalong mai-angat ang iba’t ibang karera sa sports."
"Para sa iyong pagpupursige sa hinaharap at sa larangan na iyong pinasikat, ito’y magsisilbing tulong para mas lalong mai-angat ang iba’t ibang karera sa sports."
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