The Manila City government will declare August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day” to honor the two-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics. Mayor Honey Lacuna announced on Wednesday that the City Council, led by Vice Mayor John Marvin Nieto, is preparing the resolution to formalize the declaration.
Carlos Yulo made history on August 4 by winning his second gold medal in the men’s gymnastics vault final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, following his first gold in the men’s floor exercise event the previous day. The “Carlos Yulo Day” will be a working holiday in the city.
The Manila City government has scheduled a recognition ceremony for Yulo, who resides on Leveriza Street in Malate, on August 19, where he will be awarded a PHP2 million incentive.
Additionally, Mayor Lacuna handed over a PHP500,000 cash incentive to pole vaulter EJ Obiena on Wednesday before his departure to defend his world ranking at the Diamond League in Switzerland on August 22.