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Senate honors Yulo, fellow PH Olympians
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.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo, boxer Nesthy Petecio, and taekwondo jin Aira Villegas, who all won medals, will receive the Senate Medal of Excellence.
Carlos Yulo secured a gold medal, while Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas each earned a bronze medal, contributing to the Philippines' historic Olympic achievement.
Team Philippines ranked 37th out of 207 participating countries and was the top-performing nation in Southeast Asia.
Several senators filed similar resolutions, which were consolidated and unanimously approved by the Senate.
Senator Raffy Tulfo assured the athletes that the Senate would continue to develop programs to further support and improve Philippine sports.
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The Senate awarded two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo P3 million and the Medal of Excellence during a plenary session.
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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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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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the Philippine delegation from the Paris Olympics at Malacañang Palace on August 13.
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Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is set to be honored with a hero's welcome upon his return to Manila on August 13, including a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.
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