Gymnast Carlos Yulo is the first Filipino man to win gold at the Olympics. Filipino brands have celebrated by offering him free food, medical treatments, and even a condo. After making history as the first Filipino man to win a gold at the Olympics, gymnast Carlos Yulo left the Paris Olympics with more than victory.
The 24-year-old placed first in the men's floor and vault artistic gymnastic events . Then, gifts and freebies started pouring in. Filipino real-estate company Megaworld offers each Filipino gold medalist a fully furnished two-bedroom property worth around $415,000 at McKinley Hill in Taguig, a coastal city in Manila .
According to Megaworld's press release , the development is home to several athletes from the country's previous national teams. It also sits less than two miles from Shangri-La The Fort, a five-star hotel. "This makes it a perfect home for Filipino champions who live a life of passion and excellence through and through," the press release states.
When Yulo won a second gold medal, Megaworld upgraded his reward to a three-bedroom unit valued at 35 million Philippine pesos, or around $605,000. Local brands have also celebrated Yulo's historic win by showering him with freebies. Hagemu Sushi and Ramen Bar, a Japanese restaurant, offered Yulo a free lifetime supply of ramen.
"Your dedication and hard work inspire us all, and we are grateful for your contributions to our nation's success," the restaurant wrote in a Facebook post . A gastroenterologist e.