to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy… and to laugh along the way
I open my life book with a vow, not a vow of perfection, but of presence: to show up honestly, to listen deeply, to act with small kindnesses that hopefully will ripple outward, and to leave behind a trace of light for those who follow. If my life were a compass, may its needle remain steady in the winds of change, guiding future hands toward a brighter, more compassionate path.
The path to the second round remains open, but the gradient has steepened. To avoid a complicated mathematical scramble, the Nationals must now find a way to dismantle the clinical efficiency and the bullying ways of Australia and exact revenge on the “Tall Blacks” in their upcoming rematch. The mission is no longer just about advancing – it is about proving that this ever-evolving line-up is up to the task, and is capable of consistently trading blows with the region’s heavyweights, securing its place among the elite before the road up ahead becomes even more difficult.
I was a young Army captain then, newly married, and newly assigned to Manila – at the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Camp Aguinaldo, to be exact – after 7 years of risky field service in the hinterland areas mainly in war-torn Mindanao. Those 4 days of February would become heady days for me, my family, my relatives and friends, as we all gathered at EDSA – the epicenter of it all – in that busy portion of the highway between Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo.
Now in the twilight of his years, Bob Arum extends his love for the boxing icons whose careers he had touched one way or another. Bob’s legacy as a boxing promoter is defined not just by the fighters he signed or the records he shattered, but by the seismic shift he sparked in the business itself. He turned boxing into a global spectacle, forging enduring and pioneering networks, and championing undercards that became milestones.
From rocky paths to steadfast hope, our journey has been defined by resilience and faith. As I look to our future, I dream of more sunsets holding your hand firmly in mine, more conversations that stretch into the night, more adventures small and grand, and more moments that remind us why we chose this life together.
This Sunday, 15 Feb, get your beer and popcorn ready as the court ignites with a bold new format, with each squad chasing history and glory under the warm California night. Forget the team rivalries for once, as our favorite players regale us with dazzling dunks defying gravity, thundering 3-point shots from the moon and beyond, and the sizzling speed of comic-book superheroes. Don’t miss the 2026 NBA All-Star Games in LA, where the future of basketball erupts in one wild, wicked weekend.
Color My World 