The City of Manila will declare August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day” to honor the double Olympic gold medalist who resides in Leveriza, Malate. Yulo will be celebrated in a special ceremony at Manila City Hall on Monday (August 19.)
Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that she and Vice Mayor Yul Servo are already preparing for these significant events to recognize a true-blue Manileño who has brought pride and honor not only to Manila but to the entire country. During the event, Yulo will be awarded a cash incentive of P2 million by the city.
Mayor Lacuna explained that due to Yulo’s busy schedule, the award ceremony is set for Monday at the City Hall.. Another distinguished Manileño, pole vaulter EJ Obiena, will also receive a cash incentive of P500,000. However, since Obiena is scheduled to travel abroad on Thursday, his award earlier, Wednesday night.
The planned “Carlos Yulo Day” , however, will be a working holiday, chosen to coincide with the date Yulo won his first gold medal, August 4. The Manila City Council, led by Vice Mayor Servo, is currently drafting a resolution to formalize this declaration.
Lacuna awarded Obiena’s cash late in the afternoon “We will prioritize EJ’s award since he is leaving tonight. As for Carlos Yulo, his ceremony will take place on Monday due to his full schedule,” Lacuna said.
“This is a historic moment for our country. Let us celebrate our athletes and support them in their journey to even greater achievements,” added Lacuna.
Lacuna also expressed her hopes for Manila to become a global sports powerhouse, emphasizing the importance of unity, focus, and preparation for future Olympics and world championships. She called for increased investments in the sports sector, highlighting the need for higher allowances, better equipment, and more accessible training facilities for athletes across the City.
