Despite not winning any medals in Paris, the Philippines' six Paralympians received P1 million cash prizes each from Malacañang for their valiant effort in the quadrennial sporting competition
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The president, along with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, personally received the group during a meet-and-greet ceremony at the President’s Hall in Malacañang Palace on Thursday, September 12. “Now, it is time to return to the drawing board and establish a clear para sports pathway, from grassroots participation — especially among the youth and women — up to the elite level.”
Under the present conditions set by Republic Act 10699, para athletes are entitled to only half of the cash incentive of Olympic medalists.
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