Blackwater Bossing Troy Mallillin celebrates his mom, Maria, on Mother's Day.
Moms love to cook for their children.
And this is what Blackwater Bossing Troy Mallillin enjoys in the presence of his mother.
Mallillin loves her cooking as much, as well as the stories they share as a family over the dining table.
He speaks the words one might often neglect to tell their moms — thank you, sorry and I love you — in One Sports' Mother's Day feature.
One Sports: What’s your mom’s name? How old is she?
Troy Mallillin: Maria Visitacion Malilin
OS: Are you close to your mom? Please describe your relationship.
Mallillin: Masasabi kong mama’s boy ako kasi bunso ako, eh. Ngayong nakahiwalay na ako sa mom ko, 'pag may time ako, bumibisita ako sa kaniya. Nami-miss ko siyempre ang luto niya. Doon ako kumukuha ng lakas.
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OS: What's your favorite dish that your mother cooks for you?
Mallillin: Lahat. Lalo 'yong nilagang baka. Mga sabaw at saka mga gulay.
OS: What are your favorite bonding moments with her?
Mallillin: 'Yong kapag kumakain. 'Yong bonding naming sabay-sabay kaming kumain tuwing Sunday. Siyempre, luto ng mom ko rin 'yon. Happy siyang napagsisilbihan niya kami, nalulutuan niya kaming mga anak niya.
OS: What are your favorite memories of her so far?
Mallillin: Sa pagkain talaga. Sabay kami laging kumain. Kasi 'pag kumain kaming sabay-sabay, nagkukuwentuhan din kami. Mahaba 'yong oras namin 'pag sabay-sabay kaming kumakain. Anim lang kami. Apat kaming magkakapatid at 'yong parents ko. Isang ate, siya ang panganay, tapos dalawang kuya. Ako 'yong bunso.
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OS: Give a message for your mom by filling in the blanks.
Thank you, Mom, for ______.
Mallillin: Mommy, thank you so much sa lahat ng ginagawa mo sa'min, especially sa'kin. Lagi niya akong kinukumusta. Thank you, Mommy, sa pag-baby mo sa'kin.
OS: Sorry, Mom, for ______.
Mallillin: Sorry, Mommy, dahil minsan medyo matigas ang ulo ko. Hindi ako sumusunod sa kaniya minsan. Pero alam ng mom kong love na love ko siya.
OS: I love you, Mom, because ______.
Mallillin: I love you, Mommy, dahil grabe 'yong sacrifices mo sa'min dati. Sa pagmamahal at pag-aalaga, hindi talaga siya nagkulang. Pati sa pagpapaalala at sa guidance.