26/01/2026
"2016 almost broke us, but it really built us.
"I got fired from Showtime right after New Years day with no backup plan. No clarity. Just with a mindset that there’s a purpose in all things. Then came another twist, I was recruited to play American football for the Philippine national team… which we did end up winning vs Korea but during this game, I broke my right hand and underwent surgery and was out for months. Talk about a quick lesson in humility.
"However in the middle of uncertainty, we made the most important decision of our lives. Rona and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manila Philippines Temple. Before careers, before comfort, before knowing what was next, we chose God and we chose each other. Then came “the reason” why! Our so-called honeymoon consisted of 6 country visits because out of thousands who auditioned for the Amazing Race Asia, we were chosen to represent the Philippines. And so the pressure was on again! Exhaustion, growth, and some serious patience and marriage testing agad- almost divorced! **JOKES** 😜
"Through every challenge, every tear, we stayed together in the race nonetheless! With 2 rules:
1. No arguing, so whoever is frustrated or angry first, “let them be”.
2. Walang sisihan! Just let go and let God!
"After all our best efforts we will always try to have our Heavenly Father at the center of everything we did. Against all odds, we didn’t just survive, we became finalists. Not because we were both beasts at the game, but because God carried us every step of the way. So even though 2016 started rough, getting fired from Showtime and breaking my hand, God proved He is the ultimate Master Planner. We really wanted to win Amazing Race Asia, but fell just short in the finale and didn’t earn the prize money we hoped would help us have a baby with IVF. But we all know what happened 3 years later, God blessed us with baby Legend! Showing us it’s never in our timing, only His. Trust Him, stay humble, get knocked down but get back up and let God guide you! Kaya, thank you Showtime & Volcanoes & remember, everything happens for a reason whether good or bad! Just keep the Faith & keep trudging! 💪🏽"
— Eric Eruption Tai
