"Saranggola sa Ulan".
The weather today and a fond memory helped me remember something I promised to write about, and something I would like to share with those reading this now. Almost one year ago, I attended the World Youth Day Overnight Vigil at the Ateneo de Manila University. It was a true blessing to be part of such a meaningful and memorable experience, shared with friends and thousands of other young men and women from all over the Philippines, and it is something I will always treasure. I don't know why it took me a year to say it outright, and my sentiments are probably long overdue. But looking back on it now, I can honestly say that I would've missed out on a whole lot had I not been there. It wasn't Madrid, but it was the next best thing. And I'm happy I was there. There are plenty of reasons why this experience is unforgettable. I could go on and on about hearing the Pope speak live, the presence of both then-current Archbishop Rosales and then-future-Archbishop Tagle ...