Birthdays often bring surprises, and for the Yulo family, this year’s celebration came with wheels.
Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo marked a double occasion by gifting his father, Mark Andrew Yulo, and his mother, Angelica Yulo, a brand-new Kia SUV from Kia Otis in Manila.
Angelica shared the moment on Facebook last Thursday, October 17, 2025, along with photos of her beside the gleaming Snow White Pearl Kia Seltos.
Her caption read: “Bday gift to his dad Mark Andrew Yulo and early birthday gift for me.
“Thank you big time Karl Eldrew Yulo. God bless your big and kind [red heart emojis].”
The post quickly gained traction among Angelica's followers, who commended Karl Eldrew’s thoughtfulness and generosity.
Among those who left messages of admiration was Olympic silver medalist and boxing champion Nesthy Alcayde Petecio, who wrote:
“Grabe ka talaga drew [face with steam from nose emoji] nakakabilib love mo sa parents mo...
“more, more, more, more blessings pa sa career mo, ingat ka lagi sa training...
“happy birthday tito Mark Andrew Yulo [face with steam from nose emoji]”
Read: Carlos Yulo, hinusgahan dahil sa 10-second video nila ni Eldrew
Specifications of Karl's gift: 2025 KIA SELTOS
The 2025 Kia Seltos is a compact SUV that combines modern styling with practical design.
It has a clean, horizontal interior layout with a spacious cabin suitable for both daily use and long drives.
Depending on the market, it is offered with a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine or a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine.
Some trims feature dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, and a Bose sound system.
Standard equipment across most variants includes a large touchscreen infotainment display, a digital instrument cluster, and multiple safety technologies such as electronic stability control and hill-start assist.
On the outside, the Seltos features Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille, LED tail lamps, and distinctive character lines that emphasize width and stance.
The X-Line trim adds a matte paint finish and 18-inch alloy wheels for a more striking appearance. The vehicle measures a compact profile that is 70.9 inches wide.
Inside, the Seltos provides generous headroom and legroom with seats that can comfortably accommodate five passengers.
It comes with a floating infotainment system, a high-definition touchscreen, and a digital cluster that centralizes driving information.
The available Smart Pure Air Purifier and front ventilated seats add comfort, while the Bose eight-speaker setup enhances in-cabin sound quality.
The trunk area is spacious, and cargo capacity doubles when the rear seats are folded down.
A panoramic sunroof is also available on certain trims.
For performance, the Seltos can be equipped with either a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 140 PS and 242 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, or a 2.0-liter MPi engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Drivers can switch between Normal, Sport, and Eco modes to suit their preferred driving dynamics.
Safety equipment includes advanced driver-assistance systems, a tire pressure monitoring system, and multiple airbags.
Like other Kia vehicles, it is backed by the company’s comprehensive warranty program.
In the Philippine market, the 2025 Kia Seltos is priced from PHP1,198,000 for the LX 1.5 IVT variant to PHP1,688,000 for the SX IVT top trim, according to the official Kia Philippines price list.
The Yulo family’s unit, seen in photos from Kia Otis, is finished in Snow White Pearl, one of the available exterior color options.
Other colors include Gravity Gray, Steel Gray, Fusion Black, and Mars Orange, with two-tone choices such as Pluton Blue with Fusion Black Roof and Clear White with Fusion Black Roof.
Interior color options vary by trim and include Black, Navy/Black, Brown, and Green.
Karl's Career Track
At just 17, Karl Eldrew Yulo is already carving out a name for himself in Philippine gymnastics.
Following in the footsteps of his older brother, world champion Carlos Yulo, Karl has been steadily proving that he’s more than just the younger sibling of an Olympian.
In 2024, Karl clinched the gold medal in vault at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships, marking his breakout year on the international stage.
A year later, he followed it up with a silver finish in vault at the 2025 Junior Asian Championships held in Jecheon, South Korea.
Aside from his specialty event, he also reached the finals in other apparatus, including the floor exercise, pommel horse, and high bar, underscoring his growing versatility.
Apart from him and Carlos, their sister Elaiza Yulo is likewise training in gymnastics.
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