MANILA, Philippines — Chooks-to-Go and Bounty, proud supporters of Philippine sports, honored their commitment to sports excellence on Friday by awarding a P3-million incentive to Paris Olympics double-gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo.
The awarding ceremony was part of the grand opening of Chooks! at Festival Mall in Muntinlupa – the company’s 38th dine-in restaurant.
Attending the ceremony were Bounty Fresh Group Holdings chief executive officer Atty. Kenneth Cheng, vice president for corporate marketing and Chooks-to-Go Inc. executive vice president for operations Patricia Cheng-Lim, chief finance officer Diane Choi, and Festival Mall manager Yvette Dizon.
Atlanta Games silver winner Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco, Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial, Yulo’s fellow Paris Olympian and fencer Samantha Catantan, and triathlon star Nikko Huelgas, also marketing head of the Philippine Olympic Committee, were present in the event.
Gymnastics Association of the Philippines chief Cynthia Carrion accompanied Yulo to the event.
The special ceremony marked a significant moment as Chooks-to-Go, Bounty, and Yulo expressed their gratitude and commitment to the fans who have supported them throughout their journey.
“Chooks-to-Go and Bounty have always been more than just a brand; it’s a beacon of hope for Philippine sports,” Cheng-Lim said.
“We are honored to reward Carlos Yulo’s extraordinary accomplishments and are excited to share this moment with the fans who have been a crucial part of his success,” she added.