The special presidential recognition is on top of cash incentives for medal-winning Filipino athletes. SEAGames2019
PROUD PRESIDENT. President Rodrigo Duterte and other officials lead a ceremony recognizing Filipino athletes who competed at the SEA Games. RTVM screenshot
awarded to officials, government personnel, and private citizens"in recognition of invaluable or extraordinary service in relation to a campaign or advocacy of the President."Filipino athletes delivered the country's first overall SEA Games championship in 14 years, winning an all-time high of 149 gold medals.
"The blood, sweat, and tears that you have shed to earn this prestigious recognition is truly inspiring. I am really very happy to no end. Over 500 Filipino athletes were gathered in Malacañang's Rizal Hall, all dressed in navy blue and red uniforms.In the same ceremony, athletes who took home medals from the games were also handed checks – the financial rewards Filipino medalists are entitled to according to law.
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