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Manila to declare August 4 as ‘Carlos Yulo Day’

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<p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">The City of Manila is set to declare August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day” in recognition of his historic achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">The announcement comes after Carlos secured two gold medals, solidifying his status as one of the country’s most celebrated athletes.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna confirmed on Wednesday, August 14, that the city council will file a resolution on August 15 to officially establish the date as a working holiday. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">August 4 marked Carlos’s second gold medal win in the men’s gymnastics vault final, just a day after clinching his first gold in the floor exercise event.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">Carlos, a native of Tondo, clinched his first gold medal on August 3 with his floor exercise performance. The following day, he made history once again by winning first in the vault final. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">The 24-year-old athlete’s back-to-back victories have brought immense pride to the Philippines, particularly to his hometown of Leveriza in Malate.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">A heroes’ welcome parade for Carlos and other Filipino Olympians happened last August 14, stretching from Aliw Theater in Pasay to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">Among the cheering crowd was Carlos’s father, Mark Andrew Yulo, who was seen showing his support by sending heart signs to his son on the parade float. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">In a later post, Carlos expressed his gratitude to his father, saying, “Maraming salamat Pa, masaya ako nakita kita don nakasuporta! Pasensya na pa hindi ako masyado nakakaway, ang daming nag pa autograph hehe 😅 Kitakits soon Pa Mark Andrew Yulo 🙏🏻🙏🏻.”</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/14/carlos-yulo-sends-message-to-dad-after-being-spotted-at-parade-kitakits-soon-pa-2050" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Carlos Yulo sends message to dad after being spotted at parade: &#x27;Kitakits soon Pa&#x27;</strong></a></div><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">As a reward for his outstanding performance, Carlos is set to receive a total of ₱10 million from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC has yet to formally confirm final amount), as mandated by Republic Act 10699, also known as the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">Additionally, the House of Representatives will grant him ₱14 million, while real estate developer Megaworld has given him a fully furnished three-bedroom condominium unit worth ₱32 million in McKinley Hill and ₱3 million in cash.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">Private companies have also extended their support to Carlos, offering lifetime supplies of food, services, and other incentives. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">The gymnast is expected to receive further recognition from the city government on August 19, when a program will be held at the Manila City Hall. During the event, Carlos will be presented with awards and a cash incentive amounting to ₱2 million.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna highlighted the significance of Carlos’s achievements, stating, “We just had our best Olympics. Let us all savor this historic moment.” The city council, led by Vice Mayor John Marvin Nieto, is working swiftly to finalize the resolution before the August 19 event.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left">— By Samantha Prats</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:1.5;text-align:left"><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The City of Manila is set to declare August 4 as 'Carlos Yulo Day' to honor the gymnast's double gold win at the 2024 Paris Olympics.</p>

The City of Manila is set to declare August 4 as 'Carlos Yulo Day' to honor the gymnast's double gold win at the 2024 Paris Olympics.