Senate Medal of Excellence sought for Carlos Yulo

MANILA, Philippines — Multiple resolutions have been filed seeking to award two-time Olympic gold medalist Carols Yulo the Senate Medal of Excellence. 

Over the weekend, Yulo made history by clinching two gold medals for men’s gymnastics, one in the floor exercise and another one in the vault— the first Filipino to win multiple gold medals in the Olympics.

Sen. Francis Tolentino filed Senate Resolution Numbers (SRN) 1102 and 1106. SRN 1102 would hail Yulo for winning the gold medal twice while SRN 1106 would give Yulo the Senate Medal of excellence.  

“Ito ay mahalagang hakbang upang kilalanin at ipagdiwang ang tagumpay ng bansa. Ang tagumpay ni Caloy ay hindi lamang patunay ng kanyang dedikasyon at kahusayan, kundi pati na rin ng galing at talento ng mga Pilipino sa pandaigdigang entablado!” Tolentino said in a Facebook post. 

(This is an important state to recognize and celebrate the country’s victory. Caloy’s win is not just proof of his dedication and greatness, but also of Filipinos’ excellence and talent when it comes to the world stage!) 

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed similar resolutions. 

"Yulo's outstanding achievement at the world's biggest sporting event should be celebrated by the entire nation as it is a testament to the excellent skill and unyielding spirit of the Filipinos. His glorious success is a shining example of what hard work, discipline, perseverance, and commitment to excellence can accomplish," Estrada said SRN 1103.

Established in 2021, the Senate Medal of Excellence is awarded for Filipinos with exceptional achievements in the following international bodies: Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, the A.M. Turing Award, the Ramon Magsaysay Award and the Olympics.

Last Saturday, senators took to social media to greet Yulo during his first win, and had to greet him the next day when he won again. 

“Our golden boy. Maraming salamat, Carlos Yulo, para sa dangal at saya na binibigay mo para sa Pilipinas! Mabuhay ka!,” Sen. Risa Hontiveros said when Yulo won his second gold. 

(Our golden boy. Many thanks, Carlos Yulo, for the honor and joy that you gave to the Philippines. Mabuhay ka!) 

Sen. Bong Go posted a video of him