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Lawmakers increase PH Olympians’ cash grants; Carlos Yulo gets P14M
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo was awarded a P14 million incentive from the House of Representatives for his stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he secured two gold medals.
The incentive included P6 million from the House as an institution and an additional P8 million from contributions by over 300 House members.
Yulo, who won Olympic gold in floor exercise and vault, also received a Congressional Medal of Excellence.
He expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him, stating that his victory is a collective win for all Filipinos.
Women boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio, both Olympic bronze medalists, each received P2.5 million in cash incentives from the House.
The House of Representatives hosted a reception for the Filipino Olympians, honoring their achievements.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honored Filipino athletes and coaches who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, doubling their cash incentives.
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Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is set to receive substantial rewards following his historic double gold medal win in the Paris Olympics.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. awarded P1 million each to the 22 Filipino athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, totaling P22 million from the Office of the President.
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The House of Representatives adopted consolidated resolutions congratulating gymnast Carlos Yulo for his double-gold win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, specifically commending him for gold medals in the men's floor exercise and men's vault events.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will honor Filipino Olympians, including gymnastics hero Carlos Yulo and boxing medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, upon their arrival from the Paris Olympics.
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