28/07/2026
On July 24, I boarded my flight back to Negros at 6:10 PM after a week-long official travel in Central Luzon. What made that flight especially difficult was knowing that, on the very same day, AHOF had just arrived in Manila for their 1st Tour, The 1st Spark in Manila. At the same time, FOHAs from different parts of the Philippines were also making their way to Manila, filled with excitement for a weekend they had been waiting for...
Talk about perfect timing.
While everyone else was flying in, I was flying out..
As the plane took off, I couldn't help but feel a heavy heart. I was so close, yet so far from seeing them perform live. For a moment, I found myself wishing that my boarding gate led to the concert venue instead of the airport..
But that's life. Sometimes responsibilities come first, even when your heart wants to be somewhere else. There are moments we simply have to choose duty over desire, no matter how much it hurts.
To every FOHA who shared fancams, photos, livestream clips, and updates, thank you. You made those of us who couldn't be there feel like we experienced a part of it too. Every post brought the concert a little closer, and for that, I'm truly grateful.
To AHOF, congratulations on your first tour performance in Manila. I may have missed this milestone in person, but my support never left. I'll continue cheering for you from wherever I am.
See you next time. And hopefully, the next time I'm in Manila, it won't be for a flight home—it'll be to finally watch you perform live..
📸 credit to WHeng Rellicep