Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose have announced they are engaged, according to ABS-CBN. The couple revealed the news on Monday, September 28, 2026, after keeping the engagement private for nine months, the Daily Tribune reports.
ABS-CBN published a message from the couple that read, "Soon, my forever." San Jose also shared her own words about the engagement, saying, "Mahal ko, I would choose you in every lifetime," according to a separate ABS-CBN report. Rappler reported the couple's announcement with the phrase "Blessed to love you."
The timing of the announcement comes as Yulo, a two-time gold medallist, is associated with the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, according to olympics.com. That outlet noted his engagement in its coverage of the Games.
The engagement was kept out of public view for nine months before the couple chose to share it, the Daily Tribune reported. No further details about the proposal or wedding plans were included in the available reports.
Yulo has represented the Philippines in international gymnastics competition, including the Asian Games. The couple's announcement drew coverage from multiple Philippine news outlets, including ABS-CBN, Rappler, and the Daily Tribune, as well as the Olympic movement's official website.
What to watch next: whether the couple shares additional details about their engagement or wedding plans, and how Yulo's preparation for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 unfolds.
