SPEAKER Ferdinand Romualdez hailed Philippine “golden boy” Carlos Yulo following his exceptional double gold victory at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Romualdez even described the Pinoy gymnast as “once-in-a-century Filipino athlete” who demonstrated hard work, perseverance, and exceptional skill.
“Carlos Edriel Yulo has proven himself to be a once-in-a-century Filipino athlete,” he said.
“His remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics, winning double gold in both the floor exercise and vault, is a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and exceptional skill.”
Yulo first clinched gold in the men’s floor exercise on Saturday and bagged another gold on Sunday when he ruled the men’s vault at the Summer Games.
These victories marked the Philippines’ first and second Olympic medals in gymnastics and the country’s second and third gold medals since joining the Summer Games a century ago, which were also held in Paris.
Romualdez praised Yulo’s achievements for “bringing immense pride and joy to the nation and showcasing the unparalleled talent and dedication of Filipino athletes on the global stage.”
“Yulo’s victories have not only made the Philippines proud but also inspired millions of Filipinos, especially the youth, to pursue their dreams with passion and determination.”
The House has earlier pledged P3 million for gold medalists, P2 million for silver medalists, and P1 million for bronze medalists.
With Yulo winning two gold medals, he will get a minimum incentive worth P6 million from the House.
On top of this, Yulo will receive additional cash incentives from a fundraising campaign initiated by the Speaker among his colleagues in the chamber.
Yulo will also be conferred a congressional medal for his exceptional achievement and contribution to Philippine sports.
