Bam Aquino files resolution recognizing Carlos Yulo's double-gold showing in Asian Games

Senator Bam Aquino has filed a resolution seeking to honor Filipino gymnastics star Carlos Yulo for his double-gold showing at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Aquino filed the Senate Resolution No. 689 and personally handed the copy to Yulo, who led the country's four-gold medal haul in the quadrennial event by ruling the floor exercise and vault events.

"Masayang makakwentuhan ang ating two-time Olympic gold medalist na si Carlos ‘Caloy’ Yulo kasama ang kanyang assistant coach na si Josh Garcia, at personal siyang batiin sa kanyang makasaysayang tagumpay sa 20th Asian Games," Aquino said.

"Iniabot din natin kay Caloy ang kopya ng Senate Resolution No. 689 na inihain noong September 30, 2026, bilang pagkilala sa kanyang dalawang gintong medalya para sa Pilipinas."

(It was good to chat with our two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos ‘Caloy’ Yulo along with his assistant coach Josh Garcia and personally congratulated him for his historic triumphs in the 20th Asian Games… We also handed Caloy a copy of Senate Resolution No. 689 that we filed on September 30, 2026, recognizing his two gold medals for the Philippines.)

Aside from honoring Yulo with the resolution, Aquino also shared that he was able to discuss with the 26-year-old gymnast how the government can improve its support to Filipino athletes.

Aquino also shared that he talked to Yulo about the importance of mental health and physical therapy in helping nurture the athletes.

He also said that the challenge is to build a system that is a able to support the country’s athletes, from early training, to their competitive careers, through to the next chapter.

Aquino added the solutions he will push for will be based on consultations with athletes to reflect their experience and needs.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA News