HIGHLIGHTS: Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade and homecoming
Team Philippines, led by double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, is set for Heroes Parade on August 14 as the Paris Olympics 2024 delegation arrives in Manila after its historic campaign.
Carlos Yulo shares moment with dad: ‘Kitakits soon, Pa’
Carlos Yulo raises his fist during Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Paris Olympics 2024 double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo shared a short but heartfelt message to his father Mark Andrew on Wednesday.
In a Facebook post shared by Carlos, he thanked his father for showing up during the Heroes’ Parade for Team Philippines.
“Maraming salamat Pa, masaya ako nakita kita don nakasuporta!” wrote Carlos on social media. FULL STORY
LET IT SINK IN. LET IT SINK IN, YOUNG MAN! 🇵🇭
An emotional Carlos Yulo appears in front of a mammoth crowd at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/0BarWmWohL
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‘KITAKITS SOON, PA’
LOOK: Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo expresses his gratitude to his father, Mark, after the latter attended Team Philippines’ victory parade in Manila. | 📷: Screengrab from RTVM; Yulo/FB
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Filipinos show gratitude to Team Philippines in Heroes’ 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
MANILA, Philippines—Filipinos warmly welcomed Team Philippines back to home soil on Wednesday with a Heroes’ parade for the 2024 Paris Olympians along the streets of Manila and Pasay.
A day after its arrival on Tuesday, the Philippine delegation of athletes from France was welcomed by throngs of fans during the “Pagbibigay Dangal: A Heroes’ Welcome for the Philippines’ 2024 Paris Olympians” parade.
- The Team Philippines arrive at Rizal Memorial Sports Coliseum, where a program has been prepared to celebrate the Filipinos’ exploits in the Paris Olympics.
- Fans inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum erupt with “Chloe” chants upon the arrival of Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose, Carlos Yulo’s partner.
- The Heroes parade convoy is now nearing the Rizal Memorial Coliseum where more fans await.
- The parade has now entered Taft Avenue near United Nations station.
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
- More fans, students and spectators head to Rizal Memorial Coliseum, awaiting the arrival of Team Philippines.
- The Heroes Parade has reached the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Kalaw Avenue. The convoy will turn right on P.Burgos Avenue heading to Taft Avenue.
An ecstatic heroes’ welcome for the country’s victorious’ Olympians. Parade is now on Roxas Blvd with onlookers waving small Philippine flags and shouting names of Olympians. –JULIE AURELIO/PDI
- Filipino Olympians signing shirts and other items from fans who have thrown them into the float.
- The parade is now traversing the streets of Pasay and Manila. Crowd on the streets taking photos of the Filipino Olympians.
- Led by Carlos Yulo, the Filipino Olympians have boarded the float for the Heroes Parade.
Carlos Yulo wearing his gold medals from the Paris Olympics during the Heroes Parade. –VIA AP LIVE STREAM
- Program has begun inside Rizal Memorial Stadium while awaiting the Heroes Parade to begin.
- The heroes parade still has not started. Crowd starting to build up.
- The parade will begin at 3pm in front of Aliw Theater and will end at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
- Crowds start to gather as they await the Heroes Parade that will take the Philippine Olympians around cities of Manila and Pasay.
WATCH: More fans, students and spectators head to Rizal Memorial Coliseum, awaiting the arrival of Team Philippines. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/VmNe4Ob8t5
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) August 14, 2024
NOW: The situation inside Rizal Memorial Coliseum before Team Philippines concludes its parade here later. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/8XEvDYktI9
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) August 14, 2024
MMDA band providing some tunes ahead of the Heroes Parade. | @marlocueto pic.twitter.com/WTcAO9VJpR
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Crowds gather as they await the Heroes Welcome for the PH Olympians. | @marlocueto pic.twitter.com/7EgNWFQFsE
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Students from City University of Pasay await the Heroes Parade in front of Aliw theater. | @marlocueto pic.twitter.com/XiFhpUiZE6
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The floats that will carry the PH Olympians for the Heroes Parade later. The parade will start at 3pm in front of Aliw Theatre. | Marlo Cueto pic.twitter.com/N92yLN6aUt
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Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade route (August 14)
HEROES’ PARADE DAY 🇵🇭
Here is the route for the homecoming parade of Filipino athletes who took part in the #Paris2024. It is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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The parade, which will start at 3pm, will begin at Aliw Theater and will end at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
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- V. Sotto (Aliw Theater), left turn to
- Roxas Blvd., right turn to
- P. Burgos Avenue, straight ahead to
- Finance Road- right turn to
- Taft Ave., right turn to
- Pres. Quirino Ave., left turn to
- Adriatico St., left turn to
- Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
Lawmakers increase PH Olympians’ cash grants; Carlos Yulo gets P14M
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 Aug. 13, 2024 where they were given honors following their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—MARIANNE BERMUDEZ
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have increased the cash grants given to the Philippine delegation to the 2024 Paris Olympics, with two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo now getting over P14 million from the House of Representatives.
During the Congressional Reception for the athletes on Wednesday, it was announced that lawmakers mounted an additional cash incentive for Yulo on top of the P3 million per medal previously pledged by the House.
Carlos Yulo thanks supporters, shares Olympic victory with all Filipinos
Filipino gymnast Carlo Yulo, who won two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, arrives in Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)
MANILA, Philippines — Paris Olympics two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo thanked Filipinos who stayed up late to watch their games and competitions, saying that the athletes’ victory is the whole country’s win, too.
In a short message at the Congressional Reception for members of the Philippine delegation on Wednesday, Yulo thanked those who continuously prayed for their success at the recently concluded Olympics.
Carlos Yulo’s coach expects more support for gymnastics
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, meets Olympic double gold medalist in gymnastics, Carlos Yulo during a welcome ceremony at the Malcañang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe, Pool)
MANILA, Philippines—Carlos Yulo’s coach Allen Castañeda hopes the Filipino dynamo’s historic triumph in the Paris Olympics 2024 leads to more support for the sport of gymnastics in the country.
Yulo led the Philippine delegation’s arrival in Manila on Tuesday fresh off a medal haul of two golds and a pair of bronzes in France.
“It makes a huge impact. Maybe gymnastics will be more prioritized now. We expect to gain more support for us [in gymnastics],” said Castañeda, who thanked the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (Gap), in Filipino.
Philippine Olympians visit Congress after Paris Olympics campaign
EYYYYY KA MUNA: Gymnast Carlos Yulo, who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, poses for photos during the Congressional Reception for athletes. | @GabrielLaluINQ pic.twitter.com/s2PgI5zJxG
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Boxer Eumir Marcial now called to the stage | @GabrielLaluINQ pic.twitter.com/ojS4wyJFcP
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MMDA: Heroes parade will wrap up before rush hour
Team Philippines’ Paris Olympics medalists: Nesthy Petecio, Carlos Yulo and Aira Villegas. –POC PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured the public that the welcome parade for the homecoming Filipino Olympic heroes will be finished before the rush hour on Wednesday.
MMDA chief Don Artes said the motorcade will start at 3 p.m. from Aliw Theater to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.
“We will see to it that by 5:00 p.m., or before rush hour, the parade and program will be finished,” Artes said in a press conference Tuesday.
Olympic heroes parade to affect 7 Manila roads
FILE– The Olympic heroes of the country are homebound and they will be in for a welcome parade on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. This photo shows the boat carrying team Philippines makes its way down the Seine in Paris, France. (Associated Press Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Filipino Olympic heroes’ welcome parade would kick off at 3 p.m. and the MMDA cautioned motorists to expect traffic congestion along affected roads, urging motorists to take alternate routes.
However, a total of 300 MMDA personnel will be deployed to manage the traffic flow, he added.
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 double gold medal winner Carlos Yulo with the Presidential Medal of Merit as the Philippine delegation arrived in Malacañang on Tuesday night.
The medal is one of the highest awards conferred by the President to Filipinos in recognition of their contributions to sports, literature, science, the arts or entertainment.
Hello from the Malacañang Palace! 🤙
The #Paris2024 Centennial Team was honored at the Palace tonight by the President. pic.twitter.com/ulPYdWu5zJ
— Team Philippines (@pholympicteam) August 13, 2024
Here come our medalists!
Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas take center stage. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/3yisdYaB6R
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WATCH: Team Philippines arrived in Malacañang one by one and were welcomed by the first family before entering the Palace for the ceremony proper. | @zacariansINQ pic.twitter.com/GtdrWoLdAE
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LOOK: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the first family welcome two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo in Malacañang. | @zacariansINQ pic.twitter.com/bG4lsbpiNz
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AND THEM… ? THEY’RE OUR #PARIS2024 MEDALISTS! 🇵🇭
WATCH: #Olympics medalists Aira Villegas, Nesthy Petecio (women’s boxing, bronze) and Carlos Yulo (2x gold medalist, gymnastics) arrive to thunderous applause with the Philippine flag. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/Vb9o6FJpa2
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Team Philippines arrives home after historic Paris Olympics run
Team Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio and Carlos Yulo walk down the red carpet upon their arrival in Manila after the Paris Olympics. –MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines is back on home soil after the country’s best finish in the Olympics at the Paris Summer Games.
The Philippine delegation of athletes returned home to a warm and festive welcome at Villamor Air Base in Pasay at 7:07 pm on Tuesday.
With a total medal haul of two golds and two bronzes in Paris, members of Team Philippines were welcomed back home by their loved ones and family members.
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