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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17227026503921722702666061.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo"/></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for bagging the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.</p><p>Yulo was hailed as the first Filipino male gold medalist for his performance in the floor exercise in men&#x27;s artistic gymnastics.</p><p>“Congratulations, Caloy! The entire country stands proud with you!” Marcos Jr. said in a social media post.</p><p>“I am confident that it will not be the last,” he said.</p><p>In a separate post, First Lady Liza Marcos also congratulated Yulo for giving the Philippines’ first gold finish in this year’s global tournament.</p><p>“Congratulations, Carlos Yulo!” she said.</p><p>“Got goosebumps as Lupang Hinirang played at the arena!,” she said.</p><p>“We are so proud of you!” she said.</p><p>Under the Philippines’ Republic Act 10699 or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act,” gold medalists in international sports competitions shall receive</p><p>P10 million from the government, silver medalists are entitled to P5 million, while bronze medalists will get P2 million.</p><p>Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, in a statement, said the City of Manila is preparing a hero&#x27;s welcome for Yulo, who is from Leveriza, Malate.</p><p>&quot;The grandest welcome will greet him and all our Paris Olympians,&quot; Lacuna-Pangan said. &quot; When we meet him, we will present Carlos Yulo cash incentives,  awards, and symbols of the eternal gratitude of the proud Capital City of the Philippines.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/3/paris-2024-carlos-yulo-reigns-in-floor-exercise-2101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paris 2024: Carlos Yulo reigns in floor exercise for PH&#x27;s first gold</a></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for bagging the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for bagging the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Marcos Jr. lauds Yulo for bagging PH’s first gold in Paris Olympics

Katrina Domingo,

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Published Aug 04, 2024 12:31 AM PHT

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Updated Aug 04, 2024 12:50 AM PHT

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