HIGHLIGHTS: Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade and homecoming

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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

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.

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

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

Carlos Yulo wearing his gold medals from the Paris Olympics during the Heroes Parade. –VIA AP LIVE STREAM

Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade route (August 14)

The parade, which will start at 3pm, will begin at Aliw Theater and will end at 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

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.

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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