Khen Ralph P. Puertas

15/10/2026

It took me a while to post this today, kay hangtud karon, galisod pa gyud ko og dawat nga two years na diay sukad nawala ka, Ma. Two years na nga wala na tika matawagi, wala na tika makit-an, ug wala na nako madungog imong tingog nga pirmi nakong madungog sauna. Sometimes, murag dili gihapon tinuod nga wala na ka. There are days nga okay ra ko, pero naa gyud mga moments nga kalit lang ko gamingawon saimo, and I wish I could have just one more day with you.

My Mama was one of the warmest people you could ever meet. Friendly, approachable, sweet, ug dali ra kaayo makagaan sa paminaw sa mga tawo nga makig-uban niya. She had this way of making people feel welcome, nga murag dugay na mo magkaila bisan bag-o pa mo nagkita. She was the kind of person nga dili lisod duolon, dali pakisamahan, ug dali higugmaon. Her warmth wasn’t only felt by our family, but even by the people around her.

Pero ayaw lang gyud mo pataka og tuo nga sweet ra siya pirmi. 🤣 Kay akong Mama, sweet pero feisty! She knew when to be soft, but she also knew when to be firm. Labi na gyud kung ako na ang hisgutan. Hahaha!

One of my unforgettable memories with her was when I was younger and grabe kaayo ko kalaagan. Tungod sa akong pagka-laagan, niabot sa punto nga giapas gyud ko ni Mama, unya pag-abot niya, gi-sumbag ko! 🤣😂 Grabe, Ma! Hangtod karon, makakatawa gihapon ko kung akong mahinumdoman. At that time, nasuko gyud ko, pero karon nga tiguwang nako, nakasabot ko nga usahay, ang iyang kalagot gikan ra diay sa kabalaka. She wanted to keep me safe, even if her way of showing it wasn’t always gentle. 😂

Mao gyud na si Mama. Loving, caring, supportive, pero dili pud magpadaog kung kinahanglan ko badlungon. She supported me in ways nga usahay wala nako ma-appreciate pag-ayo sauna. She was there, cheering me on, caring for me, and loving me in her own way. Karon nga wala na siya, didto nako mas nasabtan nga ang presensya sa usa ka Mama dili diay nato matumbasan og bisan unsa.

If there is one thing I wish I could do again, it would be to sit beside you, talk about ordinary things, listen to your stories, and laugh with you over memories like these. Wala ko nangayo og dagko nga butang, Ma. Bisan usa lang ka adlaw nga mauban tika pag-usab, I would treasure every second of it.

Two years have passed, but grief doesn’t really follow a calendar. People may think that as time goes by, the pain becomes lighter. Sometimes, it does. Pero naa gyud mga adlaw nga murag bag-o pa lang ka nawala. And today is one of those days when I feel your absence a little more deeply.

Ma, thank you for being my Mama. Thank you for your love, your support, your warmth, your sweetness, and even for those moments nga kinahanglan ko nimo sumbagon para lang makatuon. 🤣 I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything in this world.

I hope you know how much you are loved and how deeply you are missed. I carry your lessons, your stories, your laughter, and the memories of the woman you were. I may no longer see you, hug you, or hear you call my name, but a part of you will always live in me.

Two years without you, Ma, but a lifetime of loving and missing you.

Hangtod sa sunod natong pagkita, Ma. I love you always. Amping diha sa langit. 🤍🕊️

14/10/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲. ❤️🌿

Every time I look at these old photographs, daghan kaayog memories nga mubalik sa akong hunahuna.

Sa akong pagkabata, ang Sapong Cold Spring usa sa mga lugar nga memorable kaayo para sa among pamilya. Sauna, naa pay private area didto nga puwedeng abangan exclusively, ug kada mubisita mi sa Sapong, didto gyud mi mag-stay ug mag-enjoy. Naa pa gyud ang Tree House nga nahimong usa sa mga memorable spots sa lugar.

Sauna, dili lang taga-Lagonglong ang gapangadto sa Sapong. Gadayohon gyud ni sa mga tawo gikan sa lain-laing lungsod tungod sa kabugnaw sa tubig ug sa natural spring nga nailhan sa kadaghanan. At that time, daghan ang nagtan-aw sa Sapong isip usa sa pinakabugnaw nga natural springs sa atong area. Ang tubig niini nailhan usab isip alkaline water, nga maoy usa sa mga butang nga nakadugang sa interes sa mga tawo nga mobisita dinhi.

Ug kung Sapong ang hisgutan, dili gyud makalimtan ang katugnaw sa tubig! Grabe gyud ka tugnaw, as in! Kanang bag-o pa ka mosulod, murag makapangurog gyud ka sa katugnaw. 😂 Pero bisan unsa pa ka tugnaw ang tubig, basta uban ang pamilya ug barkada, magkatawa, mag-istorya, ug magtagay-tagay, mawala ra gyud sa atong hunahuna ang katugnaw. Ang importante, nalingaw ang tanan. Those were the days! ❤️

Pero sa paglabay sa panahon, napasagdan ang Sapong ug nausab ang kahimtang niini. Maayo na lang, niabot ang panahon nga nahatagan na usab kini ug pagtagad.

𝐈𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟔, 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 ₱𝟐.𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ₱𝟐.𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 ₱𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠.

Looking back, dili lang diay ni basta usa ka cold spring. It holds stories of childhood, family gatherings, teenage adventures, friendships, and memories nga hangtod karon, atong balik-balikon ug hinumdoman.

For some, Sapong is simply a place to swim and relax. But for those of us who grew up visiting this place, it is a part of our story—a piece of our past that will always have a special place in our hearts. ❤️

𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐨, 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚? Kinsa tong nakasuway na maligo sa tubig nga grabe ka tugnaw, pero dili gihapon gustong mohunong kay lingaw kaayo basta uban ang pamilya ug barkada?

Share your old photos, funny stories, and unforgettable moments in the comments. Ato nang balikan ang mga panahong simple ra ang kinabuhi, pero puno kaayo sa kalipay. 🤎🌿

13/10/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚? 🇵🇭❤️

Remember when ₱5 could already buy you something worth smiling about, and ₱100 felt like a a fortune? Those were the days! Simple ra ang kinabuhi, pero ang gamay nga baon makahatag na og dakong kalipay.

Kining daang ₱5 nga adunay hulagway ni Emilio Aguinaldo ug ₱100 nga adunay hulagway ni Manuel Roxas are more than just old banknotes. They are pieces of our Philippine history and reminders of a time when money looked different and life seemed a little simpler.

Sa una, malipay na ta basta tagaan og baon ni Mama or Papa. Ang gamay nga kwarta atong ampingan, ug ang sukli gikan sa tindahan usahay igo pa para makapalit og dugang nga snacks. Wala nato nahunahuna nga one day, these ordinary bills would become pieces of our childhood memories.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝. Karon, tungod sa inflation ug sa pagsaka sa presyo sa mga palaliton, lahi na gyud ang value sa atong kwarta. Ang ₱100 karon, dali na lang mahurot sa pamalengke, gasolina, pamasahe, o bisan sa simpleng grocery. Ang mga butang nga kaniadto mapalit pa sa gamay nga kantidad, mas mahal na karon.

Of course, lahi-lahi ang presyo ug purchasing power depende sa panahon, lugar, ug klase sa palaliton. But one thing is certain: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Mao tingali nga makamingaw hunahunaon ang una. Dili tungod kay sayon ang kinabuhi sa tanang panahon, but because these old banknotes remind us of how much has changed—not only in the price of things, but also in our lives.

Kinsa diri ang nakagamit pa ani nga mga kwarta? 😊 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐩𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭? 𝐔𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐧-𝐚𝐰, 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚 ₱𝟓 𝐮𝐠 ₱𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐚?

12/10/2026

The people who shape us, the memories that stay. ❤️

Sometimes, one old photograph reminds us that the best memories are not always about big occasions or expensive things. Sometimes, they’re simply moments spent with the people who matter most.

Ako ng gamay nga bata sa luyo ni Lola Luz, kuyog-baboy 😆, I was 2 years old when this photo was taken with Tita Jane beside me and Tito Awing behind the wheel of our jeepey. Si Tito Entot naa pud sa akong luyo. They are all part of my family story, and this photo brings back a little piece of my childhood that I will always treasure.

Kinsa may makalimot sa kalipay nga mosakay og jeepey sauna? For a little boy like me, every ride felt like an adventure. Lingaw kaayo maglingkod sa likod, magtan-aw sa dalan, sa mga balay, ug sa mga lugar nga among maagian. Bisan ordinaryo ra nga biyahe para sa mga dagko, para sa bata, exciting na kaayo ang tanan. You never really cared kung asa padulong, kay ang importante kay nalingaw ka sa biyahe ug sa mga tawo nga uban nimo. Wala pa ko kabalo sauna nga puhon, kana nga mga simple nga sakay-sakay maoy usa sa mga handumanan nga akong balikan nga naay dakong pahiyom.

Lola Luz was the one who raised me. As her first apo, dako kaayo siyag parte sa akong pagkabata ug sa akong pagkatawo karon. Daghan siyag natudlo nako, bisan sa pinakasimple nga paagi. Kang Lola pud nako nakuha ang pagka-emotional kay dali ra kaayo ko makahilak bisan sa gagmay nga butang. And one thing I will always remember? She was the best cook! Para nako, walay makalupig sa iyang luto.

Tita Jane is my Papa's only sister, she has always been one of the people closest to my heart. She’s someone I can laugh with over the silliest things, and until now, close gihapon kaayo mi. I’m grateful nga bisan minyo na ko, mas close pa gani siya karon sa akong wife. That’s the kind of bond I will always appreciate—a relationship that grows with you and remains strong through the different seasons of life.

Si Tito Awing, who now lives in America, is also part of these memories that will always be special to me. Life may take us to different places, but the memories we share with family will always have a place in our hearts.

And of course, Tito Entot. More than family, he’s someone I can turn to for advice, someone I trust with my thoughts, and one of my closest confidants. As my personal consultant, he’s someone I can count on not just when I need guidance, but also when I need someone who understands where I’m coming from. Grateful kaayo ko nga naa koy Tito nga dili lang tig tambag, but someone who genuinely knows me and has been there through different chapters of my life.

Lola Luz is no longer with us, and that makes this photo even more meaningful. Sauna, normal ra kaayo nga naa siya pirmi. Wala ko maghunahuna nga moabot ang panahon nga mga pictures na lang akong balikan aron mahinumdoman ang among mga adlaw nga mag-uban.

Mao siguro na ang usa sa mga butang nga masabtan nato inig kadako: 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬.

If your grandparents are still around, spend time with them. Paminawa ilang mga istorya, bisag balik-balik na. Uban nila, take pictures, share a meal, and appreciate the little things you do together. Call your parents, make time for your siblings, and enjoy family gatherings while you still can.

Kay usahay, busy kaayo ta sa atong mga plano sa kinabuhi nga makalimot ta nga dili man diay permanente ang panahon nga atong mauban ang mga tawo nga atong gihigugma. We keep thinking there will always be another day, another visit, another chance. But life doesn’t always happen the way we expect.

That little boy in this photo had no idea that one day, these ordinary moments would become some of his most precious memories. Karon, mas nasabtan na nako nga dili diay kinahanglan og dagkong butang aron malipay ta sa kinabuhi. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple ride in a jeepey, a grandmother who raises you with love, and family members who make your childhood memorable.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐰 𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐦𝐚-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐤𝐚-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐢. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

Kamo, naa pa ba moy mga pictures nga makapabalik sa inyong pagkabata? Unsa inyong mga handumanan uban sa inyong pamilya? 🤍

11/10/2026

𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 ’𝟗𝟎𝐬. 🤎

Before the fast-paced world we know today, there was a Lagonglong that moved at a different pace. A simpler time, when life was less complicated, neighbors knew one another, and the heart of the community could be felt in every gathering.

These photographs tell stories beyond what the eyes can see. Ang Munisipyo surrounded by people, children gathered for activities, familiar faces sharing conversations, and akong Lolo, si kanhi 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊. 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐉𝐫., standing before his constituents. Every corner holds a memory; every face, a piece of our history.

Kini ang Lagonglong nga puno sa kinabuhi, panag-uban, ug pagkahiusa. A time when people came together not because they had to, but because being part of the community meant something. Ang kalipay makita sa yano nga mga butang—sa panagtapok, sa panaghigalaay, ug sa pagbati nga kitang tanan kabahin sa usa ka dakong pamilya.

And perhaps, that is what makes looking back so special. We are reminded that a town is not defined by its buildings, roads, or progress alone. It is defined by its people, their stories, their shared struggles, and the generations who helped shape the community we call home.

𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐭𝐨, 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐲-𝐚𝐧. 𝐔𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐤𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐬𝐚, 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲, 𝐮𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐝 𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Decades may pass, faces may change, and the town may continue to grow. But the memories of the old Lagonglong will always remind us where we came from—and the people and values that brought us here.

This is Lagonglong in the ’90s. A glimpse of our past, a treasure for the present, and a legacy for the next generation.

𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐦𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐢?🥹 Unsa inyong mga handumanan sa Lagonglong niadtong panahona? Kinsa ang inyong nahinumduman, ug unsa ang mga istorya nga hangtod karon dili gihapon ninyo malimtan?🤍

10/10/2026

Looking at these old photos, I realize how lucky I was to grow up surrounded by the love of two incredible men—my Lolo Jun and my Papa. ❤️

Dili tanan bata makasuway nga duha ka father figures ang mahimong source of strength, guidance, and inspiration sa ilang kinabuhi. But I was blessed to have both. In different ways, they helped shape the person I am today.

As a child, I probably didn’t understand the sacrifices they made, the responsibilities they carried, or the many things they had to do for our family. Ang akong nahinumdoman kay ang ilang presensya, ang ilang pag-atiman, ug ang feeling nga naa koy mga tao nga akong masaligan ug maduolan.

As I grew older, I began to understand that some of life’s most important lessons are not taught through words, but through example. I learned about responsibility, humility, hard work, and caring for others simply by watching them live their lives.

And yes, both of them influenced the way I see leadership and public service. But before anything else, they taught me the value of family—to always remember where I came from, to never take the people who love me for granted, and to understand that no achievement will ever be more meaningful than the people who stood by me long before I became who I am today.

Family is where everything begins. Before the world knows your name, before you earn a title, and before you find your place in this world, there are people who love you simply because you are theirs.

Karon, mas nasabtan nako nga usa sa pinakadakong blessings sa akong kinabuhi dili ang mga butang nga akong naangkon, but the people who helped build me into the man I am today.

𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡.

Kay sa katapusan, ang mga titulo mawala, ang mga achievements mahimong memories, but the love, values, and lessons we inherit from family will always remain.

Ikaw, unsa imong memory sa imong Lolo ug Papa nga hangtud karon dala-dala pa nimu?

05/10/2026

We are who we are today because of you, our dear Teachers. You gave us more than lessons from books, you gave us confidence when we doubted ourselves, encouragement when things felt difficult, and the courage to keep growing into the people we are meant to be.

Your patience, kindness, and belief in us have touched our lives in ways we may never fully be able to express. We may forget some of the lessons we learned, but we will always remember how you made us feel: supported, valued, and capable of achieving more than we imagined.

Today, we celebrate you with heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for shaping our minds, inspiring our hearts, and leaving a lasting part of yourselves in every student you have guided.

Happy Teacher’s Day! 🤍📚✨

03/10/2026

Kung ang imong uyab MANGUTOT saimo atubangan, pasabot ba ana?
nga FART naka saiya kinabuhi??
Maayong hapon sa tanan!
Wala tawoooooooooo ang globe!

01/10/2026

Protektahi intawon mi, Ginoo. Bantayi ug panalipdi kami ug among mga minahal bisan asa kami. 🙏

Heavenly Father,

we lift the Philippines into Your loving hands as we prepare for the possibility of intense heat and difficult weather ahead. Please protect every family, especially children, the elderly, outdoor workers, and vulnerable communities. Give wisdom to our leaders, strength to responders, and discipline to each of us to stay hydrated, alert, and prepared. Provide enough water, food, and resources for those in need. Keep our nation safe under Your care.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

21/09/2026

Sometimes I wish we could go back to the days when we were younger, kanang simple ra kaayo ang kinabuhi, when being together was easy, and all we had to worry about were kasaba nila Mama ug Papa, laughing, playing, fighting over little things, and enjoying each other’s company.

Karon nga naa mo ni Jay2 sa layong dapit, mas na appreciate gyud nako how precious those simple moments were. Kanang mga ordinary nga adlaw nga wala nato gi huna-huna nga special diay kaayo, karon mao na ang mga memories nga akong gipang-value the most. I miss having you around. I miss knowing nga naa raka sa balay or nag duty.

Cage, I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for you. Dili lang kay ikaw akong igsuon, but because you have always been so loving and generous to me and to our family. Grabe gyud ko ka-thankful sa imong kind heart. Sa tanan nimo nga nahatag, sa tanan nimong tabang, and even sa mga little things nga maybe you think are nothing pero para nako, dako kaayo na ug meaning.

Bisag layo ka, I hope you always remember nga naa ra gyud mi diri. You will always have a home to come back to, a family who will always welcome you with open arms, and your brothers who will always love you unconditionally.

I pray nga hatagan pa ta ni Lord og daghan kaayong years together. More laughter, more memories, more celebrations, and hopefully more time nga mag uban ta puhon. ❤️

Happy Birthday, Cage! Love you!