Filipino Olympians receive government incentives

MANILA — The athletes who brought home the Philippines' record 4-medal haul at the recent Olympics, including the country's first Olympic gold, received on Monday incentives from the government. "I congratulate you once again for bringing pride and honor to the country, and for uplifting the spirit of Filipinos amidst the COVID-19 pandemic," President Rodrigo Duterte told the Olympians at a ceremony in Malacañang.

Boxers Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio, who copped silver medals, each received P5 million from the PSC, housing unit from National Housing Authority, and P2 million from the Office of the President. The other athletes who represented the Philippines at Tokyo 2020 will get P200,000, Malacañang said. Duterte said he is confident that the athletes "will get better and stronger in securing more victories in the future."

The Philippines’ first Olympic silver medalist, boxer Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco, also received a P500,000 incentive from the Office of the President during the event.

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