Megaworld, led by tycoon Andrew Tan, pledged to reward each Filipino gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a fully-furnished two-bedroom condo worth P24 million in McKinley Hill, Taguig City. With 22 athletes, that adds up to over P500 million worth of high-end housing.
McKinley Hill, a 50-hectare township and home to the Venice Grand Canal mall, is one of Megaworld’s largest developments in Metro Manila.
"This 2024, we are celebrating our 100th year of participating in the Olympic Games, and what a way to celebrate this milestone than by recognizing the superb competitive spirit of our newest Olympic gold medalist and welcoming them to McKinley Hill,” said Megaworld president Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso.
“As one of the most celebrated addresses in Fort Bonifacio, McKinley Hill is home to several world-class athletes, including members of the Philippine national teams for basketball and football. This makes it a perfect home for Filipino champions who live a life of passion and excellence through and through," she added.
The Philippines’ Olympic delegation includes 22 athletes: EJ Obiena, Lauren Hoffman, John Cabang-Tolentino (athletics); Carlos Yulo, Levi Jung-Ruivivar, Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo (gymnastics); Elreen Ando, John Ceniza, Vanessa Sarno (weightlifting); Joanie Delgaco (rowing); Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Hergie Bacyadan, Aira Villegas (boxing); Jarod Hatch, Kayla Sanchez (swimming); Dottie Ardina, Bianca Pagdanganan (golf); Sam Catantan (fencing); and Kiyomi Watanabe (judo).
Miguel R. Camus has been a reporter covering various domestic business topics since 2009.
