Gymnast Carlos Yulo is THE Filipino of the moment. With two gold medals he is the most decorated Olympian athlete in the history of the Philippines. With that feat comes all the rewards of the good life. Rewards like free pizza and ice cream for life.
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| https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/food-and-leisure/2024/08/09/2376643/carlos-yulo-get-free-pizza-ice-cream-life |
Prizes continue to flow for gymnast Carlos Yulo after his historic double gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Carlos won gold medals in the Men's Artistic Gymnastics Floor and Vault events, making him the first male Filipino athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and the first to win multiple medals in the same Olympics.
His double victory comes just three years after Hidilyn Diaz took home the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal.
A number of private companies have announced they would give Carlos rewards for his historic feat, some of them lasting a lifetime, including most recently by the Philippine chains of Pizza Hut and Dairy Queen.
The two food companies will be giving Carlos a lifetime of free pizza (by Pizza Hut) and ice cream (by Dairy Queen) as a reward.
"Carlos is a fearless individual... which is why we are celebrating his historic feat with a bold and flavorful gift — free pizza and ice cream for life!" said Philippine Pizza Inc. Chief Operating Officer Chacha Junio in a statement.
The latest reward is almost a sweetener for Carlos who received something similar from Vikings, a lifetime of free buffets at their restaurants.
Some of the few Carlos will get include a three-bedroom condominium, a house and lot in Batangas, a lifetime of free flights on Philippine Airlines, and a lifetime subscription to Vivamax.
Unlimited pizza and ice cream is the perfect diet for an Olympic champion.
Yulo is also going to get two free houses.
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| https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2024/08/07/2376114/carlos-yulo-get-p6-million-house-lot-batangas |
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo will be P5 million richer with a sports betting firm rewarding him for his feat.
Arena Plus has been championing Carlos since the start of the Olympic games. As one of the sports betting company's official brand ambassadors, Carlos has had the company’s full support throughout the entirety of his Olympics campaign.
In a pre-Olympics send off with representatives from the brand, Carlos even spoke on the value of his partnership with the company.
“Maraming maraming salamat po na recognize niyo po ako at gusto niyo ko supportahan,” he said.
“Ibubuhos ko lahat at tatapatan ko po yung mga suportahan at salamat sa suporta niyong lahat at ipagdasal natin ang mga kasaling atleta sa Olympics.”
Yulo’s hard work and dedication resulted in the historic win of two gold medals in men’s artistic gymnastics in the men’s floor and men’s vault exercises. The victory makes him only the second ever Filipino Olympic gold medalist, and the most awarded one in history.
“Carlos Yulo truly embodies the ‘astig’ Pinoy spirit,” said Tanco. “We coudn’t be prouder of how he has represented both our country and DigiPlus. Our warmest congratulations to him,” said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco.
Apart from the P5 million, Carlos will be receiving a house and lot package in PHirst Editions Batulao project in Nasugbu, Batangas from Century Properties Group (CPG) valued at P6 million.
"On behalf of PHirst and the entire Century Properties Group, we extend our sincerest gratitude and heartfelt congratulations to Carlos Yulo for his historic double gold in the Olympics, bringing pride to the Philippines," said Jose Antonio, executive chairman of CPG.
"We also extend our congratulations to Cynthia Carreon, President of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines for the stewardship and guidance of Carlos Yulo all through the years," he added.
Prior to this, it has been reported that Carlos will also receive a three-bedroom property from the real-estate company Megaworld, P6 million from the House of Representatives, in addition to the P10 million prize allotted by law from the Philippine Sports Commission for an Olympic Gold Medal of Valor. Different brands also offered a lifetime supply of their products to Carlos.
No doubt his family is very excited about moving soon.
A full list of his prizes can be read here:
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| https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/08/11/2377122/list-carlos-yulos-prizes-after-double-gold-wins-paris-olympics-2024 |
Some of these prizes are mandated by law.
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| https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/06/2375884/carlos-yulos-coach-get-p10-million-pagcor-yulo-gets-p20-million |
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Chairperson Alejandro Tengco on Tuesday announced that gymnast Carlos Yulo will get P20 million for winning two gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
During the deliberations for PAGCOR's proposed 2025 budget at the House of Representatives, Tengco said that Yulo's trainer and coach will also receive P10 million in cash incentives for his two gold medal finishes in the men's vault exercise finals and the vault exercise finals.
The release of cash incentives to athletes who win major international sports competitions is mandated by Republic Act 10699 or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, which provides a P10 million reward for gold medalists.
The law requires the cash incentives to come from PAGCOR, chargeable against its National Sports Development Fund.
“As provided by law, for the gold medalists, PAGCOR is mandated to give an athlete who wins a gold P10 million. So since he has two golds, Mr. Yulo will get P20 million. I have not announced this in public, so this is the first time,” Tengco said.
But whatever you do don't talk about Carlos Yulo's past controversies or Senator Robinhood will be coming after you.
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| https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1230837 |
The Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media chaired by Senator Robinhood Padilla is now gathering articles, videos, and other social media contents that defames two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.
Padilla, in a Facebook post on Friday, said the committee will take action if it finds abuse against Yulo.
"This is a warning. If you don't want to have a problem, I'm begging you my countrymen, mind your own families mind your own business," Padilla said.
He said Yulo, who is considered a hero for the country, should be respected and commended for the honor that he brought to the country.
"He gave us a very rare honor, yet he was greeted with intrigue and scandal. Instead of resting and having peace of mind, body and soul, he has to explain about his mother and girlfriend," Padilla said.
Yulo's remarkable achievements in 2024 Paris Olympics have recently sparked discussions in various media platforms about past controversies involving him, his family, and his former coach.
Padilla said these intrigues should be replaced by stories of how Yulo achieved his dreams, and took care for his family, that will inspire Filipinos.
Success inevitably brings out the skeletons hiding in the closet. Famous people are always under a microscope and controversy sells. It's what people remember.
Just like Robinhood Padilla will always be remembered for being a criminal despite receiving a pardon from President Duterte.
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