Special gold bars for Yulo from Cebuana Lhuillier

MANILA, Philippines — This time, Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo received glittering gold bars in his likeness as a gift following his unforgettable performance in the Paris Olympics.

It came from Cebuana Lhuillier, which presented specially-made gold bars as a tribute to the pocket-sized dynamo from Leveriza in Manila.

The one-of-kind golden collection was meticulously crafted by one of the country’s most trusted financial companies and minted in Yulo’s likeness.

Yulo, accompanied by Gymnastics Association of the Philippines chief Cynthia Carrion, personally received the priceless memento in an exclusive event hosted by Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, chairman and founder and Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuilier and senior executive vice president Philippe Andre Lhuillier.

“Today (yesterday), we celebrate not just medals and records, but the indomitable spirit of a young man who defied odds, pushed boundaries, and made our nation proud,” said Jean Henri, who also heads the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines, and supports other sports like tennis and basketball.

“To Carlos, these gold bars symbolize more than metal—they represent your unwavering commitment to greatness. May they inspire you to continue reaching new heights,” he added.

The Lhuilliers also donated P100,000 to help in the development of the sport in the country.