The UP Fighting Maroons' Season 87 championship is not just a story of redemption but also one of love, with unwavering support from their loved ones.
While the UP Fighting Maroons' championship win is a tale of redemption—overcoming the heartbreak of Season 86 and breaking through the cycle of near victories—it’s also a story of love, where unwavering support from loved ones fueled their journey from beginning to end.
Through every high and low, their families and partners were by their side, proving that every victory, no matter how hard-earned, is shaped by the love that surrounds it.
In the heat of battle, love played a key role, a reminder that the most important victories are those shared with those closest to us.
After claiming their long-awaited title, Harold Alarcon celebrated his victory with a sweet moment shared with his partner, Roma Mae Doromal of the Capital1 Solar Spikers.
Roma shared a touching selfie on her Instagram story, beaming with pride for her champion. "So proud of you, champ!" she wrote.
Similarly, Thea Gagate, star of Alas Pilipinas and the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, posed proudly with her boyfriend, Sean Alter of the UP Fighting Maroons, and her brother, Seven Gagate, at Game 3 of the UAAP Finals, posting on her Instagram story: “Congrats, my champ!”
“I’m very happy for my boyfriend and happy din ako sa team nila na finally nakakuha sila ng championship. Hopefully, next year maulit ulit and sana mas mapakita kung anong kaya ng boyfriend ko,” Thea shared with One Sports, expressing her pride for Sean.
“Congrats, my champ!” she wrote on her Instagram story.
The victory wasn’t just about basketball; it was about the strength that love provides, lifting them higher than any trophy ever could.