Netizens were deeply touched after seeing Mark Andre Yulo, the father of the two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, among the crowd during the athletes' Heroes Welcome on Wednesday, August 14.

Photos of Mark Andre with a banner that read "CALOY DITO PAPA MO!" quickly gained attention on social media.

A Facebook post by Jack Logan featuring the emotional moment reached Carlos Yulo who immediately shared it with his followers.

"Maraming salamat, Pa. Masaya ako na nakita kita don nakasuporta! Pasensya na pa, hindi ako masyado nakakaway, ang daming nagpa-autograph hehe. Kitakits soon, Pa. – Mark Andrew Yulo," Carlos captioned his post.

After seeing his father in the middle of the parade, Yulo greeted him with a salute.

Netizens expressed their hopes that the touching moment might lead to reconciliation within Carlos' family.