(L-R) Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) President Masando Hashimoto, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, and TMP Vice Chairman Dr. David Go
Leading
mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has turned over a brand-new
Land Cruiser Prado to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, who won two gold medals in
the 2024 Olympics held in Paris, France.
It
can be recalled that the automotive manufacturer announced this mobility
incentive, in recognition of Yulo’s milestone win.
The luxury SUV was ceremonially awarded to Yulo in an event at the TMP manufacturing plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna today, witnessed by hundreds of the company’s team members.
The
turnover ceremony was led by TMP President Masando Hashimoto and Vice Chairman
Dr. David Go and was also attended by other representatives of TMP’s top
management and the Labor Union. TMP also toured Yulo around the manufacturing
plant and gave him a glimpse of how the Philippine-made Toyota models Vios,
Innova, and the soon to be launched Tamaraw are assembled locally by Filipino
workers.
“Thank
you, Caloy, for being an inspiration. Like the Prado, you are legendary in
every way. We hope the Prado will Move Your World and help you achieve even
more,” shared TMP President Masando Hashimoto during his speech.
Yulo
secured his first gold medal in the individual men’s vault in artistic
gymnastics, and his second in the individual men’s floor exercise. He makes
history by being the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win multiple gold
medals in the Olympics.
According
to TMP President Hashimoto, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Chairman Akio Toyoda
is “very proud of him and all the athletes who pushed themselves to achieve the
impossible.”
Yulo
also recently went back to Paris for the Paralympic Games, where he supported
the Philippine Paralympic athletes and engaged in discussions on giving back to
the communities that have helped shaped him as an athlete.
“I
know this gift isn’t just about me. It’s about this community that has been
cheering me on. Toyota, I am so grateful to be a part of your team, this
leading brand, this community, and I hope that this gift will inspire others to
also chase their own dreams and never give up,” shared Yulo during his
acceptance speech.
Yulo
will be driving a 2025 Land Cruiser Prado with a 2.4 turbo engine and automatic
transmission. He personally selected the White Pearl Mica colorway.
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