Carlos Yulo (AFP)

Congressmen have shared in the jubilation of Filipinos over Carlos Yulo's gold medal-winning performance Saturday night, Aug. 3 in the men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua, who considers Yulo as one of the city's own, says that a "hero'" welcome awaits the phenom gymnast. 

"We, in Manila, erupted with joy as we witnessed our very own Carlos Yulo soar to victory, clinching the gold medal...In recognition of his extraordinary achievement, the City of Manila has planned a hero's welcome upon his return," Chua said. 

"Manileño po si Caloy Yulo. Taga-Leveriza. Kaya sobrang proud at happy po kami para sa kanya," he boasted. 

(Caloy Yulo is a Manileño. He is from Leveriza. That's why we are very proud and happy for him.)

"We hope this historic golden feat will ignite the spirits of the other Filipino Olympians still competing," Chua added. 

Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred delos Santos said of Yulo, "It was so exciting and awesome to watch his golden performance." 

"Such a beautiful moment for a humble lad from Manila, trained in Japan and Manila, and already world champion adored by gymnasts and fans all over the world," he added. 

For his part, CIBAC Party-List Rep. Bro. Eddie Villanueva extended his "warmest congratulations" to Yulo for taking home what is only the Philippines' second Olympic gold medal in history, after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz's own golden performance  in the 2020 Tokyo games.

"May this monumental triumph remind us that God is willing and able to bless and exalt the Philippines among nations. May this victory inspire us to unite as a people and pursue the greater things that God has in store for our country," he said. 

"I celebrate with the entire Filipino people for this historical feat. Mabuhay ang atletang Pilipino (Long live the Filipino athlete)," added Villanueva.