30/05/2026
⚽❤️ PALARO STORY | A Supporter from Afar
Who would have thought that somewhere out there, someone has been quietly following your journey, admiring the way you play, and drawing inspiration from your passion for the game?
After our CVIRAA Region 7 Secondary Football Team's campaign in the Palarong Pambansa came to an end, the boys took some time to explore the beautiful sights of Agusan del Sur and nearby towns. Little did they know that one of the most memorable moments of their trip would happen in a simple carenderia in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
There, the team met an unexpected supporter.
Shanjii Cababat, a local resident, immediately recognized the Don Bosco players and approached them. For quite some time, he had been following and supporting the team throughout their Palarong Pambansa journey.
When asked how long he had been following the team, Shanjii shared:
"Pag adto nila ug Nilayagan (Agusan), gina-abangan gyud nako na sila. Usahay motan-aw ko sa live, usahay personal."
Asked why he supported the team, he replied:
"Maka-bilib kaayo manula, abtik kaayo ug kusog mudagan. Si Dolloso gyud ako mabantayan. Kabalo gyud sila makapa-bilib!"
As a token of appreciation, the players gifted Shanjii a team jersey and a pair of shorts—something he never expected.
"Na-shock ko kay supportive na gani ko nila, unya timing kaayo nga nangaon sila diri sa amoa. Grabe kaayo akong kalipay nga natagaan ko ug t-shirt ug short. Di gyud ko katoo. Salamat kaayo, Team Bosco!" he shared.
For Shanjii, it may have been one of the happiest days of his life. But for our players, it was equally special. It reminded them that every sacrifice, every training session, every drop of sweat, and every moment spent chasing their dreams had touched and inspired someone else's life.
Sometimes, the greatest victories are not measured by trophies or medals. They are found in the people whose lives you inspire along the way.
From Cebu to Mindanao, football created a connection that neither distance nor circumstance could break.
That is football. That is sportsmanship. That is unity.
Until the next Palarong Pambansa! ⚽
