(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila – More rewards await the four Filipino medalists in the Tokyo Olympics, who completed the country’s best Olympic finish since joining the quadrennial competition in 1924.
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino announced in a news conference Sunday that additional monetary incentives will be given to the four Filipino Olympic medalists, sourced from the savings of the organization.
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who ended the country’s 97-year wait for an Olympic gold, will receive ₱3 million from the POC. Silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio will get ₱2 million, while bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will have ₱1 million, Tolentino announced… Read More
