The Daily Tribune
Presidential invite makes Levi smile
Filipino-American Olympic gymnast Levi Jung Ruivivar is traveling to the Philippines after receiving a personal invitation from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to a special meeting in Malacañang.
The 18-year-old gymnast expressed her joy and gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill her dream.
Ruivivar was expected to arrive in Manila on Thursday morning, August 22.
She previously missed the hero's welcome and other festivities for Olympians due to a miscommunication.
The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president stated that plans were made last minute and Ruivivar was already in the US when arrangements were finalized.
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Filipina gymnast Levi Ruivivar stated she was not invited to the Heroes' Grand Homecoming Parade for Olympians, expressing her desire to attend the event held on August 13.
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Filipino-American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar expressed deep disappointment for being excluded from the Philippine Olympic contingent's homecoming events in Paris.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a separate ceremony at Malacañang Palace to honor Filipino Olympians Dottie Ardina (golf), Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar (gymnastics) who missed the initial heroes' welcome.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the Philippine delegation from the Paris Olympics at Malacañang Palace on August 13.
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