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Filipino residents fall victims to in-flight heist

Posted on 11 September 2024 No comments

 

The PAL flight was almost empty when the couple flew into Manila on Sept 6 (PAL website)

A Filipino couple based in Hong Kong had their recent vacation in Palawan ruined, as they became the latest to fall victims to in-flight theft, which appeared to have occurred aboard a Philippine Airlines flight that flew them to Manila early on September 6.

Stolen during the flight were three credit cards belonging to Mark (not his real name), which were used by the culprits to buy a number of items in Malaysia which altogether cost 70,800 RM (Malaysian Ringgit) (HK$ 127,500 or Php 913,000).

His wife, Anne (not her real name) recalls a sense of foreboding when their original flight from Hong Kong on September 5 was delayed due to the T8 being raised with the approach of Super Typhoon Yagi. They were cleared for departure early the next day, at 12:30am.

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Anne and Mark, who were then headed to Puerto Princesa,  took some selfies before take-off to assure their children that they could finally leave. From the pictures she shared, it could be seen that the PAL flight was wide open, with rows of empty seats around them.

Despite this, they noticed that two Chinese girls seated elsewhere took the seats in front and behind them, both by the window. Around them, the seats were occupied by what Anne described as Chinese-looking passengers who on hindsight, looked like lookouts to her.

Mark, whose work required him to travel frequently, put their two carry-on bags and his personal bag on the overhead bin, while Anne put hers under the seat in front of her. The flight was smooth but sometime during the ride, both fell asleep.

Anne says, “They probably took his entire bag at the back when we took a nap. They took the cards in a wallet hidden at the bottom of the bag. No way they can just get it  (wallet).”

The couple arrived in Palawan early on Sept. 6 and it was not until around midnight of Sept 8 that they realized that Mark’s HSBC Visa card and American Express credit card had been stolen. They spent the entire night and early the next morning calling up the banks to dispute the charges. They also filed a police report and executed an affidavit of loss on the same day.

The two stolen HSBC Visa cards were used to buy gadgets and pay for food

Yesterday, Sept. 10, they headed back to Manila, and along the way Mark realized his HSBC Philippine credit card was also stolen, so they filed another report with the police at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Anne said that because Mark was using his Philippine phone he did not immediately see the bank notifications about the charges made to his credit cards, which he could only access on his Hong Kong phone.

Typically, the thieves wasted no time using the stolen cards to go on a shopping spree in Kuala Lumpur. On Mark’s Amex cards, the thieves spent RM18,700 on Lamer cosmetics; and at a Prada shop, they used the card twice for purchases that came up to RM12,500 and RM10,000.

His HSBC cards were used separately to pay a bill at Ching Mong Tang for RM19,800, and Tech Heaven for RM9,800.

The police report on the complaint they filed in Puerto Princesa

Anne says that while she and Mark are anxious to get the unauthorized purchases reversed, they also want to send out a warning to others, especially their fellow Filipino travelers, to make sure they don’t go through the same traumatic experience.

They are also looking at PAL to help identify the Chinese-looking passengers who sat near them, in hopes that the culprits who caused them so much trauma would be caught and brought to justice.

The couple’s nightmare comes close on the heels of two recent inflight thefts reported by Hong Kong media, and warnings from the police in late 2023 about a rise in the number of such cases.

The two aircraft thefts both happened on Aug 26, with one being widely reported as it resulted to the arrest of a Mainland Chinese man who allegedly stole a $330,000 Rolex watch, thousands of dollars in cash and credit cards belonging to a fellow passenger. The victim discovered the theft just before deplaning from the Hong Kong Express flight from Danang, Vietnam, and immediately alerted the crew.

The other incident involved a Mainland traveler whose credit card was reportedly stolen as he slept on a VietAir flight from Danang to Hong Kong. Although he managed to report the card lost as soon as he saw notifications on his phone about transactions totaling $36,000 being made on it, no arrests had been made.

Such cases are not rare. As early as October 2023, the police had sounded the alarm about a surge in in-flight thefts, as it announced a series of arrests related to a syndicate that were targeting passengers’ credit cards on airliners bound for the city.

The police said it recorded 13 such cases in the first nine months of the year, after just two incidents in 2022, one in 2021 and five in 2020.

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Quiboloy detained at Camp Crame after forced surrender

Posted on 08 September 2024 No comments

 

Quiboloy's photo is from Children's Joy Foundation, Inc., which he founded

Controversial Filipino preacher Apollo Quiboloy has been taken into custody after yielding to authorities’ demand for him to surrender within 24 hours, according to the Philippine National Police.

Quiboloy, who face charges of sexual abuse and human trafficking, reportedly surrendered in his sprawling complex in Davao city on Sunday along with four followers.

They were immediately flown  to Manila where they are now locked up in a heavily guarded facility at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, according to a police spokesperson.

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Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos earlier announced on Facebook that Quiboloy had been  caught but did not give details.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said at a news briefing that the five accused had their mug shots and fingerprints taken before they were detained.

“The Philippine National Police gave an ultimatum for them to surrender, otherwise, we would raid a particular building, where we’ve been barred from entering,” Fajardo said.

Quiboloy, who proclaimed himself as “owner of the universe” and “appointed son of god”, was forced to surrender after 2,000 police officers armed with an arrest warrant against him, laid siege on his sprawling lair two weeks ago.

The 74-year-old religious leader who is also on the FBI’s “most wanted” list in the United States on separate charges of sex trafficking and bulk cash smuggling, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

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He was charged by the US Justice Department in 2021 with sex trafficking of girls and women between the ages of 12 and 25 to work as personal assistants, or “pastorals”, who were allegedly required to have sex with him.

Quiboloy, a long-time friend and supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, also backed the candidacy of the incumbent, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

He went into hiding earlier this year after a Philippine court ordered his arrest and several others on charges of child and sexual abuse and human trafficking.

The Philippine Senate issued a separate arrest order against Quiboloy for refusing to appear in committee hearings that were looking into the criminal allegations against him.

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Young Pinoy designers join HK’s Centrestage

Posted on 05 September 2024 No comments

 

The Philippine booth is right beside the entrance to Centrestage

Fifteen young Filipino designers are on the spotlight in Centrestage, the premier annual fashion and creative event in Hong Kong, currently ongoing at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai.

An eyecatching booth right by the entrance to the trade fair houses all of the outstanding creations by the 15 Filipino artists, from apparel, footwear, bags, jewelry and other accessories.

Weather permitting, they will be able to show more of their talent and artistry at 3pm tomorrow, when they take the center stage for a fashion show featuring their own creations.

Noelle with her O'El bags

Among those who flew into stormy Hong Kong to take part in the exhibit is  Noelle Llave of O’El Designs, whose quirky bags are mostly made of the softest leather trimmed with native materials like capiz  and abaca hemp, and handles made of ethically sourced plastic.

Unusually designed and beautifully made bags are also on offer from Cali Bags, owned by  Tessa Nepomuceno; Vesti, owned by Martha Rodriguez; and Virtucio, owned by Christine Virtucio.  All four women also act as creative directors of their respective companies.

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Also proudly showcasing her own creations is Davao native Nurainie Ampatuan, who uses indigenous Mindanao fabrics like inaul from Maguindanao and landap from Maranao in her eye-catching and well-stitched modern outfits that carry the brand name Hilyah.

Nurainie uses only fabrics woven and sourced in Mindanao

Bright, soft and and colourful, with one-of-a-kind prints, are what make Basil Malicsi’s shirts and lounge wear, stand out. A graduate of California State University and the University of the Philippines, Malicsi brings to his creations bearing his namesake brand, years of experience working in ateliers in Los Angeles, Bangkok and Dubai.

Basil is proudly Pinoy

The other brands featured in the Fashion Philippines team are Toping Zamora, owned and fashioned by Christopher Zamora, StrongVillage by Russell Tero Villafuerte, Thian Rodriguez Manila by Christian Rodriguez, Erich Minoza by Richard Minoza, Zapateria, with managing director Glice Batulan, Roweliza by Roweliza Landicho, Beatriz by Carissa Evangelista and Charlene Nocom, Majorian by Marigrace Reano, and Agsam Fashion Fern by Gina Nebrida-Ty.

Centrestage opened yesterday, Sept. 4, and will run until Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Philippine participation in the fashion fair is made possible by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, through its attaché in Hong Kong, Vice Consul Roberto Mabalot, Jr.

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OFWs in war-town Lebanon start going home

Posted on 19 August 2024 No comments

 

The evacuees from Lebanon are welcomed at Manila airport by DMW staff

The first overseas Filipino workers and their families to leave Lebanon arrived in Manila Saturday night.

The evacuees comprised 15 OFWs and children, who decided to flee Lebanon amid intensified fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that the OFWs were immediately given assistance, including funds for reintegration, after they requested for repatriation.

Their return was coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or OWWA.

A day earlier, the DMW appealed to all Filipinos in Lebanon to leave immediately to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.

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“The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon strongly urges all Filipino citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while the airport remains operational. We advise all Filipino nationals to prioritize their safety and depart the country as soon as possible,” said a statement posted by the DMW on its Facebook page on Friday.

“If you are unable to leave Lebanon, we strongly recommend that you evacuate to safer areas outside of Beirut, South Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley.”

OWWA in turn appealed to Filipinos to convince OFWs in Lebanon to return home, stressing that the safety of the Filipino workers is the utmost priority.

However, migration experts say it might be difficult for some Filipinos to leave Lebanon as they are undocumented. Those who have proper documents, on the other hand, hesitate about going home for fear of losing their jobs.

Those who need help with repatriation are encouraged to fill out a form through the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/2024Repatriation

They may also contact the following numbers:

For all OFWs (documented or undocumented): +961 79110729

For OFs (dependents with Permanent Resident status, i.e., wife iqama): +961 70858086

The safety and security of every Filipino citizen is our top priority. We urge you to act swiftly and follow the above instructions to ensure your safety.

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DMW increases cash aid to distressed OFWs

Posted on 17 August 2024 No comments

 

The Department Order mandating the increased benefits

The Department of Migrant Workers has increased the amount of its financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in distress, or under certain circumstances, to their next-of-kin, to between P50,000 and P100,000.

Previously, the one-off cash grant was limited to Php30,000 per OFW, except those who returned from war-torn countries, who received Php50,000 each.

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The increased aid was provided under Under Department Order No. 05, series of 2024 which was published last Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Under the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (AKSYON) Fund which was set up last year, the intended beneficiaries include those who are experiencing financial hardships due to human-induced emergencies such as human trafficking and illegal recruitment. OFWs in such situations will receive Php50,000.

DMW lists down distressed OFWs qualified to receive Php50k

Also entitled to the same amount are OFWs who are severely affected and/or displaced due to economic downturn or recession in the host country, bankruptcy or downsizing of the company or the employer, and those who are victim of abuse, exploitation, maltreatment, or contract violations; and the immediate family members of jailed OFWs.

The amount is raised to Php75,000  if the OFW has a severe illness, injury or mental health condition; has experienced abuse and exploitation resulting in physical or mental disability, injuries, or mental health condition; or is displaced due to war, political unrest, and/or other extraordinary circumstances. The same amount will be granted to the next of kin of OFWs on death row.

OFWs with serious illnesses are among those qualified to get Php75k

Those entitled to receive the biggest cash assistance of Php100,000 are the immediate relatives of OFWs who passed away in the host country due to natural or accidental causes, or those who died within one year from arrival in the Philippines.

The money grant is separate from OWWA benefits, which include the Php100,000 or P200,000 given to the family of members who die onsite, depending on whether the death was due to natural causes or accident; and the Php20,000 in burial assistance.

Relatives of OFWs who die at work or shortly after returning home, could claim Php100k

The DMW Aksyon Fund which was set up last year, has a Php2.8 billion budget allocation for 2023.

Those who request for financial assistance and meet the criteria set under the DMW circular shall submit their application along with the required documents onsite, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), or to DMW offices if the worker is already in the Philippines, within one year after arriving in the country. The cash aid will be paid through bank transfer, cash, money remittance, or any other cost-effective mode that can be utilized.

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(Read the full Department Order here: https://dmw.gov.ph/.../DMW/ISN-EXT/2024/DMW-DO-05-2024.pdf)

Earlier this month, DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac  said that nearly Php1billion from the Aksyon Fund had been disbursed to extend legal and labor assistance to at least 52,000 workers, and financial assistance to 10,000 others.

Cacdac said the DMW and its attached agency, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), have responded to appeals for help by  OFWs, especially those affected by the Sudan humanitarian crisis that erupted in April 2023, and the conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas that started in October last year. 

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Tulfo urges faster action on Mabatid's case as NBI seeks support for complainants

Posted on 16 August 2024 No comments

 

Tulfo wants the case against PCVC and Mabatid resolved by next month

An agent of the National Bureau of Investigation has asked Senator Raffy Tulfo who heads the Senate Committee for Migrant Workers, to better protect victims of illegal recruiters and law enforcers tasked with helping them, saying those they complain about resort to harassment and intimidation to prevent their being hauled to court.

Agent PaulFred Tombali suggested to Senator Tulfo during a committee hearing on Monday, Aug 12,on several cases of unresolved illegal recruitment, that complainants as well as investigators in these cases should be given immunity from suit.

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In reply, Tulfo said investigators should act more quickly on the complaints so cases could be filed immediately, and warrants of arrests issued accordingly, against the culprits.

Tombali cited as an example a recent attempt by Prisca Nina Mabatid, named as chief executive officer of PinoyCare Visa Center and Opportunities Abroad, to get Cebu City prosecutors to recommend the filing of unjust vexation chages against three complainants against her and her associates.

Tombali is asking immunity for complainants, investigators

Luckily, the Cebu prosecutors decided to dismiss her complaint on June 18 without even conducting a preliminary investigation, citing a lack of probable cause. The fiscals mentioned that the respondents were merely asserting their right as alleged victims of an illegal recruitment, a case that was brought up not only in the media, but also during a Senate hearing.

In a separate briefing with OFW complainants in Hong Kong last month, a DMW official disclosed that even they were receiving threats for pursuing the cases. 

The three complainants are pursuing a case of large-scale illegal recruitment and syndicated estafa against Mabatid and PCVC staff Adam Hechanova, Ma Teresa Binghay and Jhearlyn Jabellana, for allegedly luring them to pay around P139,000 each, after promising them student visas to Canada which never materialized.

Tombali, who is tasked with pursuing the various complaints against Mabatid and her PCVC group, said it would also help if they are given more funding to help the complainants, some of whom have to travel far to attend hearings and investigations.

Apart from a case filed on behalf of the three by the Department of Migrant Workers with the Laguna Prosecutors Office, the NBI has recommended the filing of similar charges against Mabatid and several other people with the Department of Justice in Manila.

Asked by Tulfo on the progress of the investigation, Tombali said the case was already submitted for resolution by the DoJ last month. On further prompting, he said it is possible a decision on whether a case will be filed in court will be issued by September.

Mabatid often posts photos of her with powerful politicians like Tulfo on social media

Aabangan ko yan,” (I will watch out for that) said Tulfo, who added he wanted warrants of arrest to be issued against the accused, and for them to be put on the Immigration watchlist “kasi ayaw ko naman na patuloy silang mag re recruit.”

Large-scale illegal recruitment and syndicated estafa are both non-bailable offences for which the prescribed maximum sentence is life imprisonment.

Earlier, Tulfo complained that it was taking the investigators a long time to act against the alleged illegal recruiters who he said had connived with some local government officials and even dared use his name, in perpetuating the alleged scam.

The Senate hearing also focused on complaints by dozens of would-be OFWs who claimed to have been illegally recruited by a certain Francia Bagasan who promised them jobs in Canada and Japan, but were abandoned after paying up to P130,000 each in processing fees.

The complainants said that a certain Joel Capua, who took part in the recruitment, had claimed to be an employee of the Bureau of Immigration. This claim was subsequently denied by the BI during an interview.

Responding to the complaints, DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said many illegal recruiters are able to victimize a lot of people because of their grassroots-level connections. He said government agencies should step up their information dissemination at this level to curb the problem.

Yung kanilang kakayahang manghikayat, ‘yung tamis ng kanilang mga dila at mga pangako, ‘101%,’ ‘yung mga ganoon, marami pa ring kumakagat sa mga ganong pain. Maaaring hindi fully or adequately informed, so I will still attribute this to a continuing information platform or program,” said Cacdac.

Cacdac says information at the grassroots is important to trump illegal recruitment

(There are still many Filipinos who take the bait because of recruiters’ ability to convince, and their sweet words and promises like “101%.” It is likely they are still not fully or adequately informed, so I will still attribute this to the need for a continuing information platform or program).

Cacdac mentioned a “barangay-level intervention” program with the Department of the Interior and Local government which aims to put a stop to this practice, saying that some barangays, wittingly or unwittingly, become active participants in illegal recruitment.

2 Pinay boxers win bronze medals at Paris Olympics

Posted on 08 August 2024 No comments

 

Petecio (in red) loses to her Polish opponent in a split decision (AFP photo)

Two Filipina boxers fell short of a shot at the gold medal when they both lost their bouts against their respective opponents at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Still, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, will each bring home a bronze medal, which takes the Philippines’ total haul in the Games to 4, after the two golds won by Carlos Yulo in the men’s floor and vault finals.

An Olympic gold in boxing remains elusive for the Philippines as all of its five boxers who made it to Paris have already bowed out. Three failed to win any medal, but the two did.

Petecio, a silver medallist in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, lost in a split decision to Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in their women’s 57kg boxing semifinal bout early this morning (Manila time).

Four judges scored it 29-28 in favor of Szeremeta, while one had it 29-28 for Petecio.

The 32-year-old Filipina took the first round with crisp punches and patient attacks, but her 20-year-old opponent landed solid punches in the final minute of the match, securing her victory.

Akala ko akin to this time, sobrang grabe yung tiwala ko sa sarili ko na makukuha ko siya. But yun nga, medyo hindi tayo [pinalad] ngayong gabi,” (I thought it was already mine as I was very confident about it. But, I was a bit unlucky tonight).Petecio said in an interview after the match.

But she said she remained thankful to the Lord because of her good showing in the match.

Szeremeta will face Chinese Taipei’s Yu-ting Lin in the final. Lin defeated Turkiye’s Esra Yildiz Kahraman in the semifinal via unanimous decision, her third straight victory in the tourney.

Villegas takes bronze in her first Olympic outing (Reuters photo)

Villegas, meanwhile, earned bronze in the boxing women’s 50kg in her Olympic debut. Her bid for the gold was halted by second-seed Buse Naz Cakiroglu of Türkiye, who progressed to the final by a unanimous decision.

Villegas faced an uphill battle in the first round but stunned everyone when she knocked down Cakiroglu in the second. The Filipina followed that up with some strong punches but failed to take that round, or the third and last one.

Cakiroglu, who won silver at Tokyo 2020, will get a crack at the gold when she faces Wu Yu of the People’s Republic of China tomorrow, Friday.

Both Filipinas will receive P2 million each from the Philippine government for their third-place win in line with Republic Act 10699.

Under the same law, gold medalists are given an incentive of P10 million while silver winners get P5 million.

The Philippines’ medal quest does not end here, as it has four more athletes in the wings – weightlifters Vanessa Sarno and Elreen Ando, and golfers Dottie Ardina and Bianca Pagdanganan.

It’s a double gold for Caloy and the Philippines at Paris Olympics

Posted on 04 August 2024 No comments

 

It's an unprecedented second gold for Caloy, and a source of pride and joy for the country

As the announcer put it, the first gold was a dream, the second was a fairy tale.

Surmounting big odds, 24-year-old Carlos Edriel Yulo won another gold medal for the Philippines at the Paris Olympic 2024 for the second day in a row, dominating the men’s vault final late on Sunday night. He secured his slot in the finals after placing sixth in the qualifying round.

Yulo won his first gold in the men’s floor exercise only the previous night.

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His back-to-back victory raised the country’s gold medal haul in the Olympics from the one won by weightlifter Hidylin Diaz in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, to three practically overnight.

 I owe this to the One above, says Caloy

Yulo also has the distinction of being the first Filipino to win multiple golds in the world’s premier sports meet. 

His first vault was a picture of power, grace and artistry, earning for himself a score of 15.433, the highest given in the competition.

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A slightly imperfect landing caused his score in his second vault to dip a bit, giving him a score of 14.800, but it was still enough to earn him the top place on the podium, with an average score of 15.116.

The Philippine flag was raised and the national anthem played
 for only the 3rd time in Olympic history

Armenia’s Artur Davtyan who won the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics, again took the second slot after finishing his routine with an average score of 14.966. Britain’s Harry Hepworth, whose score of 14.949 initially put him in the lead, took bronze.

The Philippines is now assured of four medals in the Paris Olympics, with female boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas each assured of at least a bronze medal after their winning bouts also on Sunday.

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This ties up the number of medals won by the Philippines in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), and boosted its haul highlighted by Yulo’s two gold wins.

Since it began taking part in the Olympics in 1924, the Philippines has won a total of 15 medals, eight of which were from the two immediate past quadrennial games.  

After winning his first gold medal, Yulo was assured of huge rewards from both the Philippine government and various private enterprises.

Under a law passed in 2015, an Olympic gold medalist is to be rewarded with a “financial incentive” of P10 million, while the House of Representatives has pledged to give an additional P3 million.

The athlete will also receive an Olympic Gold Medal of Valor from the Philippine Sports Commission, as well as a house and lot. In addition, a private developer has pledged to give him a condominium unit, like what Hidylin Diaz received after her win three years ago.

What is unclear if the rewards will be doubled now that Yulo has won two gold medals.

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Carlos Yulo wins gold for the Philippines in Paris Olympics

Posted on 03 August 2024 No comments

 

Yulo screams for joy after his winning score was announced (GMA News photo)

Carlos Edriel Yulo delivered the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and the second ever in the Olympic games.

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Yulo, 24, clinched the gold in the final of the men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise final at Bercy Arena on Saturday, Manila time.

Here's a  link to his golden moment at the Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54mDfHpJax0&t=2s

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He scored an impressive  15.000 points in a near-flawless performance, sufficient for him to win the top slot, ahead of Israel’s Artem Goldopyat (14.966) and Britain’s Jake Jarman (14.933). 

Following the announcement of his score, Yulo roared and pumped up his fists, certain he came out on top.

Medal standings in the gymnastics' event that gave the gold to Yulo, and the Philippines

Yulo became the second Filipino to ever win a gold medal in the Olympics, after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz brought one home from the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

He delivered an almost impeccable performance that showcased his signature high-flying tumbles and intricate spins. 

The routine’s difficulty level, combined with his exceptional execution, secured him the top spot on the podium, and paved the way for the Philippine national anthem to be played for only a second time in Olympic history.

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Yulo will have a chance to bring home another gold for the Philippines when he competes in the vault apparatus competition tomorrow, Sunday.

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, two fencing athletes brought home the gold from the Paris Olympics, Vivian Kong and Edgar Cheung Ka-long, who defended the first gold he won at the Tokyo Olympics.

Swimming champion Siobhan Haughey won two bronze medals, one in the 100m and another in the 200m freestyle events, to add to the two silvers she won in Tokyo. She now stands as the winningest Olympic athlete in Hong Kong's history.

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