Marcos honors 19th Asian Games medalist

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A red-carpet affair for Filipino athletes following their triumph in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.   And our medalists getting honored by no less than President Bongbong Marcos himself.  Pauline Verzosa reports.   Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/  Follow our social media pages:  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines

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00:00 One month after their successful campaign in the 19th Asian Games, Filipino athletes

00:04 took the spotlight in a well-deserved celebration in honor of the country's modern-day heroes.

00:10 All 33 medalists were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports, led

00:14 by gold medalists Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez of Jiu-Jitsu, Paul Volter, EJ Abiena, and

00:18 of course the men's basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, which ended the country's 61-year

00:22 gold medal drought in the competition.

00:24 No less than President Bongbong Marcos led the celebration, which was also attended by

00:28 students from various schools in Metro Manila.

00:31 The president thanked the medalists and close to 400 athletes who represented the flag and

00:34 brought pride to the country.

00:36 In his message, the president said the medals are a testament that Filipino athletes are

00:40 world-class and the government is here to continue supporting them in more international

00:44 events.

00:45 "We did not expect this.

00:46 We will receive so many medals.

00:47 But more than just a personal feat, your victory has boosted our people's morale.

00:57 You brought joy to the Philippines.

01:01 We have many things to face, sometimes it is sad.

01:06 But because of your work, the whole Philippines is smiling when you came back from the 19th

01:15 Asian Games."

01:16 Each of the medalists also received a presidential citation and hefty cash incentives.

01:21 Bronze medalists took home a total of 800,000 pesos, silver medalists 2 million pesos, and

01:26 gold medalists 4 million pesos, while GILADS Filipinas players received 1 million pesos

01:31 each.

01:32 Athletes say this incentive will go a long way in helping them reach more success and

01:36 inspiring the next generation.

01:38 "It's a big thing, but it's also a big help for us as athletes.

01:45 I want to do business, but I'll make sure that it won't interfere with my future preparation.

01:54 I want to teach boxing to the provinces, to the Philippines, to the whole Philippines.

02:01 I want to continue their dream.

02:04 This is their opportunity.

02:06 We will do our best.

02:08 We are here to support them."

02:11 Following another successful campaign, Filipino athletes are looking to win big once again

02:16 when they compete in next year's 2024 Paris Olympics.

02:19 Pauline Verzosa, CNN Philippines.

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