03/10/2026
Today was a day full of action, fun, and some really good Ultimate.
There were plenty of exciting games, with the weather putting on a show of its own... from scorching heat to sudden bursts of freezing rain in the afternoon. But through all of it, it was great to see Leyte Ultimate in action again, with a little blend of players coming in from Negros as well.
Personally, though, what made today special was seeing some very familiar faces.
Some of these are people I used to see constantly at tournaments back in the day. Then life happened. Tournaments became fewer, the fields got quieter, and some of us stepped away for a while.
Today, they were back.
One friend told me this was his first major tournament in a very long time. He hadn't even left Tacloban. He was telling me his story while keeping an eye on his daughter, and somehow, those little moments between games became just as memorable as the games themselves.
I got to hear stories today. Stories of players who stepped away, came back, and simply found their way to the field again.
And seeing those old friends from Tacloban and Ormoc back on the dusty turned wet fields of the Ormoc Sports Complex?
That was probably the highlight of my day.
It made me smile as I write this.
Tomorrow is another day of Ultimate in Ormoc. The younger generation looks strong, and there’s plenty of talent ready to make their mark.
But the veterans?
They didn't come back just to watch.
Day 2 should be fun.
Let’s see what happens when experience meets the next generation.
