to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy… and to laugh along the way
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.
The beauty of the PVL games lie in the on-court chess match – the reads, the adjustments, the counterstrikes. The initial skirmishes will tell us how the new recruits fit into the present mold. For the new teams, the arrival of veterans who have championship experience will help create a winners’ culture. The opening salvo promises to provide suspense, strategy and spectacular plays that should define how the season grows.
In this campaign, Gilas Pilipinas carries not just a roster, but a renewed purpose: a blend of elite talent, with seasoned leadership, and a proud Philippine basketball tradition that is ready to compete on the world stage. The path will be demanding – against resource-rich programs, bigger and more physically-endowed talents and disciplined systems – but the triangle of depth, versatility, and unyielding national pride gives them a strong inspiration.
Color My World 