‘Ipagkakalat ko na?’: Grandma’s proud reaction to her apo’s academic achievement goes viral on social media

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“May sasabihin ako. Cum Laude ako.”

This young man from Cagayan had a unique way of surprising his grandmother.

Days before his graduation day, he learned that he would graduate with latin honors! He wanted to share the good news with his beloved Lola Eugenia, whom he offers his success and victory!

“Totoo nga? Ipagkakalat ko na? Sobrang saya ko. Sobrang saya ko talaga,” Lola Eugenia can be heard saying in the video.

“Actually, maraming beses ko pong in-attempt na kunan ‘yung reaction niya. Pero sa tuwing susubukan kong I-video, nahahalata niya. Kaya one time, pag uwi ko galing sa school, naglaba ako sa may harapan ng bahay namin kung saan siya nakaduyan. Naisip kong ‘yun na ang perfect time para ibahagi sa kanya ang good news, na ‘yung apo niya ay magtatapos sa kolehiyo bilang Cum Laude,” 23-year-old Rocky Boy Casilan told The Philippine STAR.

On June 22, 2022, Rocky finally shared to Lola Eugenia the good news.

“Kung mapapansin niyo po sa simula ng video, ngumingiwi at umiirap si lola dahil hindi po siya naniniwala. Because days before my confession, inannounce po during meeting na kaming dalawa ang isa sa magsasalita during parent’s day. Naniwala lamang po siya nung sinabi kong hindi na siya magreready ng speech niya, dahil ako na po ay malilipat sa mismong araw ng gradation,” he shared.

Rocky said that since he did not come from a wealthy family, his dedication and hard work along with the support of his family, especially Lola Eugenia, pushed him to excel in school.

Netizens were touched on the genuine and proud reaction of Lola Eugenia.

“Grabe ‘yung saya ni lola! Congratulations po!” a netizen said.

“Ito ang pinaka masarap na feeling,” another netizen said.

“Ang pinakamahalagang aral na natutunan ko sa journey ko ay: Huwag mong hayaang lamunin ka ng mga negatibong sinasabi ng mga taong nakapaligid sayo. Sakaling dumating ang araw na panghinaan ka ng loob, isipin mong lumingon sa iyong mga mahal sa buhay, sa iyong pamilya, dahil sila ang magiging pinakamabisa mong sandata at inspirasyon upang malagpasan mo ang lahat ng hamon sa buhay,” Rocky said when he looked back on his educational journey.

Rocky graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English at the Cagayan State University – Lasam Campus last June 30, 2022.

“Maraming salamat sa pag-ako ng responsibilidad ng aming ina mula nang siya ay mamaalam. Kung mabibigyan ako ng pagkakataong pumili ng lola, ikaw pa rin ang pipiliin ko. Walang kahit na anumang kayamanan ang makapapantay sayo,” he said when asked about his message to his lola.

“Habang may oras pa tayo, iparamdam natin sa ating mga mahal sa buhay, lalo na sa ating mga lolo at lola, kung gaano sila kahalaga sa buhay natin,” he added.

Janelle Lorzano
Janelle Lorzano
Janelle Lorzano likes long walks on the seaside and listening to people about their lives. When she isn't writing, she travels and discover new places.

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