20/04/2026
CHAMPIONS rise not by chance but by UNITY, PASSION, and PURPOSE. ๐๐ฅ
HUBON MANDARAGAT, this victory carries real stories. Not perfect ones but honest ones. The kind that came with exhaustion, doubts, and moments we thought we wouldnโt make itโฆ but we still did.
And today, we just want to slow down and give every person their moment because this win is made of all of you.
Hon. Arleen Bacos (Hubon Manager) โ thank you for being more than just a leader. You became our strength when things were uncertain. When pressure started to build and everyone was already tired, you stayed steady. You reminded us why we started, and you never let the team fall apart. Your presence alone gave us confidence to keep going.
John Vincent Guzman (Hubon Operational Manager & Production Coordinator) โ you carried responsibilities that no one really sees. The kind that keeps you awake at night, thinking if everything will fall into place. You had to be strong for everyone even when you were already drained. But you still showed up, you still pushed through and because of that, everything held together.
Sir Steven Pats Son Real (Choreographer) โ thank you for your patience and belief in us. You didnโt just create steps you built something that told a story. Even when we struggled to keep up, you stayed and helped us understand, again and again, until we got it right. Your passion shaped this performance into something unforgettable.
Sir Ron Matthews Espinosa & Sir Joemar J. Sustento (Artistic Directors) โ thank you for seeing what we couldnโt see at first. You turned ideas into something clear, something meaningful. You guided us not just with instructions, but with vision. Because of you, every detail had purpose and every moment had an impact.
Nikki Xandrix Monares (Costume Designer) โ thank you for giving us identity on stage. The costumes were not just outfits. they made us feel confident, complete, and proud of what we were presenting. You helped us step into our roles with pride.
Elcris John Soberano Jason Necesario & Hakyaw Boys (Musical Directors) โ your music became our heartbeat. Every beat pushed us, every sound carried our emotions. Even when we were tired, the music reminded us to give more. You gave life to our performance in a way words cannot explain.
Adrian John Fanimoto & Mark Anthony Bilbao (Associate Choreographers) โ thank you for standing beside us through every correction, every repetition, every long rehearsal. Your patience never ran out, even when ours almost did. You helped turn small improvements into something big.
Oneball Magbanua , Cristian Francisco & Jay Bonn Predigua (Dance Masters) โ thank you for pushing the dancers beyond their limits. You saw potential even when the dancers were already exhausted. You demanded more not to pressure, but because you believed we could do more. And that made all the difference.
Roger John Arsenal & All In Boys (Production Design) โ thank you for building the world where our story lived. Your work turned imagination into reality. Everything we saw on stageโevery setup, every detail helped complete the performance we proudly showed
SB Hon. Rodoel Aclaro & SB Hon. Jacqueline Matta Gealon โ thank you for your trust and full support. Knowing that you believed in us gave us strength to push harder and aim higher.
To our Barangay Captains โ Hon. Arleen Bacos, Hon. Alicia โAliceโ Base, Hon. Madel Articulo, Hon. Danilo Salamaรฑa, Hon. Ruth Elmedorial โ thank you for standing behind us and supporting this journey. Your belief in us reached further than you know.
To our SK Chairpersons โ Hon. Cyril Gierza Morales, Hon. Krystal Bensurto, Hon. Cheries Ann Morales, Hon. Timothy Hablo, Hon. Alena Jane Mabulac โ thank you for your energy, time, and commitment. You showed up, you supported, and you helped keep everything moving.
Mark Allen Diacono, Mark Ian Gejon, Narlon Gallardo, Matthew Joshua Gercia (Tribe Leaders) โ thank you for taking care of the team, for guiding the dancers, and for making sure no one was left behind. You became the bridge that kept everyone connected.
To the Food Committee โ Tita Honey Bacos Lavalle and Team โ thank you for making sure no one went hungry in the middle of exhaustion. In the busiest and most stressful moments, your care reminded us to pause, to eat, and to regain our strength. You didnโt just serve food. you took care of us like family.
To the Transportation and Service Committee
โ Tito Jack and all Barangay Tanods โ thank you for ensuring that everyone was safe, on time, and where they needed to be. From early call times to late-night returns, you were there, steady and reliable. Your presence gave us peace of mind throughout the entire journey.
To our Support Staff โ Kagawad Dante Ignacio, Kagawad Jobert Sualibio, and Sir Jayson Pellina โ thank you for always being ready to help in any way needed. No task was too small, no request ignored. You filled the gaps, solved the unseen problems, and made everything run smoother than we could have imagined.
This victory is not perfect but it is real. Built from effort, from trust, from people who chose to stay even when it was hard.
And thatโs why this championship means everything.
We didnโt just winโฆ we carried each other to the top. ๐๐
๐ท Cyril De Angel and Estancia Panagat Page
