After winning the first-ever Philippine gymnastics Olympic gold, Carlos Yulo received many tokens of appreciation. He received ₱10 million per gold medal—a standard reward in the Philippines. Yulo even got the Senate Medal of Excellence and another ₱10 million from a businessman, Manny V. Pangilinan. In a series of gifts and rewards, a real estate giant gifted him a three-bedroom condo in addition to ₱3 million cash.

Hold on, the list is still going on. Century Properties Group also gave him a ₱6 million house package, and airlines provided lifetime free travel perks. The ‘golden boy’ can have a lifetime free pizza supply and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The list of rewards is so long, yet another feather in Yulo’s cap is one of the biggest honors. What is it?

Carlos Yulo shared the proud moment with her fans through an Instagram story. He beamed with joy as he won the ‘Tayler Impact Award. He received the honor with other giants like Erika Legara, Martha Sazon, and Cherrie Atilona. The Tatler Ball presents this award annually for individual contributions in many fields, such as science and technology, culture, business, humanity, and others. It was their 23rd year of presenting the award, and Carlos Yulo won the ‘Impact Award for Culture’.

With two Olympic gold medals in two different techniques—floor exercise and vault—Carlos Yulo has a long list of professional achievements. From winning 10 gold in Asian Champions in consecutive years (from 2022-24) in different techniques with 2 silver and 1 bronze to several medals at World Championships and Southeast Asian Games. Yulo earned a total of 23 gold, 13 silver, and 3 bronze at just 24.

But does it mean that professional success leads to personal happiness? Despite huge achievements in gymnastics, Yulo is somewhere wobbling on a personal front.

Carlos Yulo’s financial and relationship struggles

With all the honors, achievements, rewards, and medals, Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo is unhappy or struggling in his personal life. Just a few days ago, there was news of Yulo taking guidance for his mental health. It was to ensure that he wouldn’t face breakdowns during Olympic training. The Mind Coach, Hazel Calawod, said, “Refocusing in order for him to understand where he needs to put his energy in.” It was not easy for him to stay calm and composed all the time. But why did all that happen? What was the reason behind the rough patch?

The reasons started to come to light soon after the Olympics when Carlos Yulo engaged in a public feud with Angelica Yulo (his mother). Yulo accused his mother of mishandling his finances and even taking money from his professional meetings without informing him. In a TikTok video, he said, “When I finally got control of that bank account, I found out she had been draining it. I have the bank statements showing the withdrawals she made.”

However, his mother said whatever she did was for her son’s betterment—to protect him. She held a press conference to clear the allegations and ask for an apology. “I ask for your forgiveness as a concerned mother. You are mature enough to make your own decisions. Our door is always open, regardless of your financial status.”

That was not enough; Angelica even blames San Jose, the gymnast’s girlfriend, for creating a rift between the mother and son.

Model and influencer Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose also faced the heat from Yulo’s fans. Recently, when she shared her modeling career achievements, she got backlash for how selfishly she took the limelight from her Olympian boyfriend. Carlos Yulo is not in good terms with his gold medalist brother, as well. Karl Eldrew Yulo clinched gold at the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships and Junior Asian Championships.

Questions persist about how Yulo has overcome his financial and relationship struggles. Family feuds take time to resolve, and when the hearts become sour, things take time to get back on track. We wish things get better in Carlos Yulo’s life and family lives happily together.