Tag: Olympians
Jollibee pledges PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports in honor of PH Olympians
On August 14, 2024, Jollibee, the nation’s leading fast-food chain, announced on social media its pledge of PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports (NAS). The announcement comes fresh off of the Philippine delegation’s recent success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which saw gymnast Carlos Yulo bring home a historic haul of two…
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Aussie Olympians defend scorned breakdancer ‘Raygun’
Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun competes in the Women’s Breaking dance Round robin of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Concorde in Paris, on August 9, 2024. Photo: AFP SYDNEY – Australia’s Olympians returned home Wednesday and mounted a resolute defense of their breakdancing colleague against “awful” critics, comics and keyboard warriors. The…
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Tharman lauds PH Olympians
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam FILE PHOTO The historic feat of star gymnast Carlos Yulo was an “impressive milestone” not just for the Philippines but for Southeast Asia too as he was the only athlete from the region who won two Olympic gold medals at the Paris Olympics. This accolade came from Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam…
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Yulo gets bonuses; Olympians honored with parade
Members of Team Philippines, led by Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, during the Heroes’ parade along the streets of Pasay and Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER SPORTS The country’s Olympians were the toast of the town on Wednesday, when a parade was held in their honor the day after they planed in from the Paris…
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22 Olympians get P42M from House
Paris Olympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas pose for photos with lawmakers during the Congressional Reception for the Philippine delegation at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. A cash gift worth P14 million was given to Yulo for his double-gold performance, while Petecio and Villegas each…
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PH Olympians now home, get Malacañang honors
RECEPTION AT THE PALACE President Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their children receive Filipino Olympians, led by double gold winner Carlos Yulo, at Malacañang on Tuesday night where they were given honors following their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. —Marianne Bermudez MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday awarded Paris Olympics…
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All Paris Olympians to receive P1M from Marcos’ office
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced that all Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will receive a P1-million cash incentive. Meanwhile, their coaching staff will receive P500,000. Marcos made the pronouncement in his speech during the welcoming ceremony for Team Philippines at the Malacañang Palace. READ:…
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Hero’s welcome for Carlos Yulo-led PH Olympians set Wednesday
Carlos Yulo of the Philippines celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) MANILA, Philippines — The hero’s welcome for the Filipino Paris Olympians is on Wednesday in Manila with double…
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Homecoming parade for Yulo, other Olympians set Aug. 13
Olympic double gold medalist Carlos Yulo at the Paris 2024 Olympics (File photo from REUTERS/AMANDA PEROBELLI) MANILA, Philippines — The grand homecoming parade for Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, bronze medalists Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio, and the rest of the Philippine team will go around the streets of Manila on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Marcos to welcome Filipino Olympians back home after Paris 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to welcome the Filipino Olympic athletes back to the country on Tuesday, August 13, after their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to the Presidential Communications Office, Carlos Yulo, the first two-time Filipino gold medalist in the Olympics, and the other Olympians will arrive on…
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