The government cash incentives amounted to PHP74 million, including PHP14 million for Para Games medalists, was in accordance to Republic Act 10699, or the Expanded National Athletes and Coaches Incentives and Benefits Act.
Medalists in the SEAG will get PHP300,000 for gold winner, PHP150,000 (silver) and PHP60,000 (bronze), while for the ASEAN Para Games winners, the incentives are PHP150,000 (gold), PHP75,000 (silver) and PHP30,000 (bronze).
“It is really amazing to see their hard work translate into medals. We are grateful for President Marcos’ decision to personally award the incentives to Team Philippines, an expression of his admiration to our national athletes and their unwavering passion and dedication for representing the country.”