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Filipino Olympic medalists awarded Senate Medal of Excellence, additional cash incentives
The Senate awarded two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo P3 million and the Medal of Excellence during a plenary session.
Bronze medalists Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio also received Medals of Excellence and P1 million each.
The Senate adopted resolutions honoring all 22 athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Senate President Francis Escudero highlighted the athletes' ability to unite the country in celebration.
The Senate Medal of Excellence is given to Filipinos who achieve international accolades, including Olympic victories.
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The Philippine Senate has passed a resolution honoring all 22 athletes who participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics, recognizing the nation's best-ever performance in the Games.
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The House of Representatives has passed resolutions commending the Philippine delegation for their performance in the Paris Olympics, recognizing gymnast Carlos Yulo for his double gold medals and boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio for their bronze medals.
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Team Philippines achieved its best-ever Olympic finish at the 2024 Paris Games, securing two gold and two bronze medals, and tying for 37th place in the medal tally.
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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.
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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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