Champion behind champions: PH volleyball stars’ Mother’s Day tributes

MANILA, Philippines－ Behind every champion is another champion, and behind every athlete’s success is a mother figure’s unconditional love and support.

On Sunday, May 14, Filipinos celebrated a special day to pay tribute to all mothers, single fathers, and mother figures who have taken their roles as nurturers and served as inspiration for the next generation. 

The country’s own volleyball stars are no exception, as they took some precious time off from on-court duties to celebrate the day with their moms and paid homage to them through social media. 

Take a look below to see how some of your favorite athletes celebrated Mother’s Day 2017! 

Gretchen Ho

The real #womaninaction  If there are three things that I love about my mom.. First would be her SELFLESSNESS. She never stops thinking of us in any decision that she would make. She’s always there to support us, and make sure we have everything that we need. Second would be her STRENGTH. She is able to endure anything and everything. Yet she still manages to stick to her strong moral character. Third would be her GOOD LOOKS  I am proud to have a beautiful, cool, and young-looking mom!!! Hahaha! I love you mom! O ayan na ha, maganda ka na dito sa picture! It’s time to be there for your mom like never before! Watch this video: https://youtu.be/321EaA3jJs4 (Link on profile ) #TimeForMom #LiveNeverBefore @LiveSmart

A post shared by Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) on May 12, 2017 at 8:11pm PDT

 

Tin Tiamzon

Unconditional love can be found in a mother’s love  Thank you ma for supporting us in everything we do. I’m your number 1 fan ma! You’re my rock and my anchor. I love you ma! So so much HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

A post shared by Ernestine Tiamzon (@ernietiamzon) on May 13, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT

 

Kathy Bersola

Raising four big babies into decent, *intellectual*, and responsible giants ain’t a joke. Don’t know what I’d do or where I’d be right now without you, Mom. You inspire me to be excellent. Happy Mother’s Day to my #MotherOfPearls  ————————– Do you also have a pearl of a mother? Tell us about her.  Don’t forget to join our promo and get a chance to win a shirt from Perlas. #PerlasSpikers @perlasspikers

A post shared by Kathy Bersola (@kb08_) on May 13, 2017 at 10:28pm PDT

 

Aby Marano

I admire her so much for being such a strong woman – for raising us alone, for taking care of us alone, for working alone, for making sure things will be easier for us, for making us feel that she’s enough and for loving us unconditionally. Thank you ma! Alam mo naman kung gaano pasaway ang iyong dalaga, pero love kita. #HappyMothersDay @evelynmarano How about you? How do you #ConnectForReal @rachdaquis13 @vinemarcella @jericoestregan

A post shared by abigail marano (@abymarano) on May 13, 2017 at 3:26am PDT

 

Gizelle Tan

Happy mother’s day to Mrs. Tan! Thank you for your unconditional love and support! We love you

A post shared by gizellejessica (@gizellejessica) on May 14, 2017 at 1:43am PDT

 

Alex Cabanos

Happy Mother’s day @annacabanos

A post shared by alexcabanos (@alexcabanos) on May 13, 2017 at 7:48pm PDT

 

John Vic De Guzman

Para sa aking MVP (Most Valuable Parent) @mharizortiz – I love you very much! Happy Mothers Day!

A post shared by John Vic Ortiz De Guzman (@johnvicdeguzman) on May 13, 2017 at 10:06pm PDT

 

Kat Tolentino

Happy Mother’s Day! To our #1 supporter no matter how far away. We cannot thank you enough for all that you do, Love you

A post shared by Katrina Tolentino (@katrinamaetolentino) on May 14, 2017 at 1:11am PDT

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