Carlos "Caloy" Edriel Yulo is ever grateful for the outpouring of support he has experienced since competing in the Paris Olympics 2024, from July 26 to August 11.
This includes the heartfelt words and acts of encouragement from his father, Mark Andrew Yulo.
Read: Olympic gold medalists Hidilyn Diaz, Carlos Yulo reunite in Paris
Today, August 14, 2024, Mark Andrew was captured in photos and videos as he cheered on his son and other athletes during the grand heroes' parade in Manila.
Along with thousands of onlookers, he waited patiently for the float carrying Carlos, who gained significant recognition for winning two gold medals in the men’s floor exercise and men’s vault events, respectively.
A banner reading "CALOY DITO PAPA MO" held by Mark’s friends drew widespread attention, helping the Olympic champion spot his father in the crowd.
The sight of Mark jubilantly raising his hands while being lifted by a companion, was a highlight for many.
Although the live coverage did not capture Carlos's reaction to seeing his father, the Golden Boy warmly acknowledged the enthusiastic group of people who welcomed and celebrated Team Philippines.
Read: Ama ni Carlos Yulo, kasama sa mga nag-abang sa parada ng anak
CARLOS WRITES TO HIS PAPA MARK
Mark's efforts did not go unnoticed, as Carlos later took to social media to express his gratitude to his father.
His post reads (published as is): "Maraming salamat Pa, masaya ako nakita kita don nakasuporta!
"Pasensya na pa hindi ako masyado nakakaway, ang daming nag pa authograph hehe [grinning face with sweat emoji]"
Despite the controversies that followed his back-to-back Olympic gold victories, Carlos is eager to mend ties with his family.
He adds, "Kitakits soon Pa Mark Andrew Yulo [praying hands emojis]," showing his intent to reconnect and move forward positively.
It was initially thought that Carlos's family would not attend the grand heroes' homecoming after his grandfather, Rodrigo Frisco, expressed their uncertainty about participating.
"Oo, nakaplano din sana kami pumunta," Rodrigo said, explaining that they had originally intended to join the celebration.
However, he continued, "Napag-isip-isip din namin magmumukha kaming kawawa dun dahil hindi na kami pinasalubong sa pagdating niya. What more, kung diyan para lang kaming fans niya."
He expressed that they felt their presence might seem pitiful because they were not officially welcomed upon Carlos’s return and that attending might make them appear as mere spectators.
Rodrigo concluded, "Kaya naisip namin, kahit diyan sa float niya, sa parada niya, di na rin kami pupunta."
ANGELICA SEEKS FORGIVENESS FROM CARLOS
Carlos and his father may have gotten along well, but it is yet to be confirmed that he has already patched things up with his mother, Angelica Yulo.
After her tirades towards Carlos's girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, Angelica spoke to the press at Heroes’ Hotel located in San Andres Bukid, Manila, to publicly apologize to her son on August 7, 2024.
Her statement read in part: "Ako ay isang ina na nasaktan dahil ang mabait na anak na pinalaki ko nang maayos at mabuting tao ay hindi na nakikinig sa mga paggabay ng magulang.
"Kung mali na naging mapagpuna ako sa nobya mo, humihingi ako ng patawad, dahil nanay lang ako na nag-aalala.
"Matanda ka na, kaya mo nang magdesisyon para sa sarili mo. Bukas ang aming pintuan sa tahanan, may pera o wala, kung nanaisin mong bumalik sa amin.
"Hindi na pwedeng bawiin ang nasabi na. Ang amin lang, handa ako at ang papa mo mag-usap tayo ng bukas ang loob, na may pag-unawa anumang oras na handa ka, pag uwi mo upang maayos ito.
"Hindi kailangan ng ibang tao na malaman ang mga alitan dahil hindi nila alam ang buong kwento at hindi nila ito lubos na nauunawaan.
"Gayunpamamn, humihingi ako ng patawad sa iyo at sa sambayanan sa mga nasabi ko sa interbyu.
"Pagod at puyat ako sa kapapanood sa iyo nung mga panahon na yon, di makatulog sa tuwa kahit tpaos na ang iyong laban.
"Hindi ako makapag-isip ng mabuti nung nirapido ako ng mga tanong ng mga reporter tungkol sa mga bagay na tayo na lamang ang nag-ayos.
"Patawad, anak," she tearfully said.
Angelica concluded her statement with high hopes for a reconciliation at the end of the line.
"Kung hindi man tayo magkaayos, sana sa pagdating ng panahon, maunawaan ang laging aking panig, intensyon, at hindi ang ingay.
"Ang pamilya iisa lang yan, at laging anjan lang para sa isa’t isa, sa kabila ng aumang pagsubok o alitan. Itoy pilit nating unawain hanggang wala na tayo maisip kundi ang mag ayos…siguro.
"At sa sambayanan, sana ay ipagdiwang na lang natin ang tagumpay ng anak ko. Gumagawa ang anak ko ng kasaysayan para sa ating bansa. Lahat tayo ay magpapasalamat kay Caloy para sa karangalan, iuuwi para sa bayan."
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