TNT Tropang 5G standout RR Pogoy celebrates his mom, Rowena, as Mother's Day draws near.
Behind every kid who has big dreams is a mother supporting them.
RR Pogoy need not look far to find his source of strength as he started his basketball journey — he found this in his mom, Sharon, who did not mind waking up early in the morning just to accompany him in his practices.
The TNT gunner honors her sacrifices for him and his siblings in this Mother's Day exclusive feature on One Sports.
One Sports: What’s your mom’s name? How old is she?
RR Pogoy: Sharon Pogoy. Sixty-plus na yata si Mama.
OS: Are you close to your mom? Can you describe your relationship?
Pogoy: Sobrang close namin. Mama’s boy talaga ako kasi ako 'yong bunso. Noong unang punta ko sa Manila, hindi ko kaya kasi palagi kong kasama ang mga magulang ko.
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OS: What are your favorite memories of her so far?
Pogoy: Siguro 'yong nag-start pa lang akong varsity sa high school. Kasi maaga ang ensayo, 5 or 6 a.m. Tapos mga one hour pa kami sa city. Alas kuwatro pa lang, talagang sinasamahan ako ng Mama ko. And then, lahat ng practice, nandoon siya noong high school ako. Noong pa-high school pa lang ako, kasama ko siya lagi talaga sa basketball career ko.
OS: Give a message for your mom by filling in the blanks.
Thank you, Mom, for ______.
Pogoy: Thank you, Mom, for everything na ibinigay mo sa'kin, sa sakripisyo mo para sa'kin at sa lahat ng kapatid ko.
OS: Sorry, Mom, for ______.
Pogoy: Sorry, Mom, for 'yong [mga panahong] minsan matigas ang ulo ko dati. (laughs)
OS: I love you because ______.
Pogoy: I love you, Mom, kasi you gave everything para ma-provide lahat sa aming magkakapatid.