Cheyenne Suarez

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How to be the greatest of all time

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<p style="line-height:1">Greatness does not come overnight. It is built—through countless mornings, endless training, and the belief that every small step matters. This is the spirit at the heart of <em>Tropang G.O.A.T.,</em>, one of the first-ever branded narrative series on iWant, sponsored by MILO.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Across eight episodes, witness three young athletes overcome battles—both on the court and within themselves—on the road to true greatness.  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Their stories remind us that to be the &quot;Greatest of All Time&quot;, it is not just about trophies. It is about rising through grit, staying grounded through discipline, and finding strength in teamwork—the values MILO champions through sports.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Grit: Balong&#x27;s fight to prove himself</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575626001672025090909090_1.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Balong has always been benched, too small to be taken seriously. However, his dream of becoming the best libero—and making his mother proud—fuels him to keep showing up, no matter the odds. His story is proof that grit is not about winning every time, but about having the courage to keep standing up.</p><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575625700472025090909090_2.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Just like Balong, <a href="https://www.milo.com.ph/why-milo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MILO</a> fuels kids to keep going even when the road gets tough—nourishing energy powered by milk, malt, and energy-releasing vitamins and minerals to support growth and strength.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Discipline: Sid&#x27;s wake-up call</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575625251102025090909090_3.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Sid is talented and confident, but arrogance and necessity drive him more than passion. Playing volleyball is not his dream—it is his duty to support his family. Along the way, he learns that talent without discipline falls short, and that true champions are made not just by skill, but by consistent choices to show up, focus, and grow.</p><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575625029072025090909090_4.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Every morning, <a href="https://www.milo.com.ph/why-milo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MILO</a> stands beside kids like Sid—helping them stay focused and ready, with the steady energy they need to train, to study, and to dream.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Teamwork: Gino&#x27;s second chance </strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575624670652025090909090_5.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For Gino, volleyball once meant family. His brother, his mentor, his hero—until tragedy struck. Since then, he shut himself off from the sport and from people. However, slowly, through the support of his teammates, Gino learns to forgive, to open up, and to find the joy of playing together again. His story shows that victories are sweetest when they are shared.</p><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575624079062025090909090_6.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1"><a href="https://www.milo.com.ph/why-milo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MILO</a> helps nurture that same spirit of teamwork—fueling kids with the energy to not just win for themselves, but to lift each other up, to lead with empathy, and to grow as one.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Greatness is never built alone </strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17575623281712025090909090_7.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: MILO</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Behind every young athlete is a mom, a coach, a team, and a partner like MILO—nourishing their bodies, fueling their energy, and shaping their character.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1"><em>Tropang G.O.A.T.</em> is more than a show. It is a reminder that every child has a chance to rise, that sports may change lives, and that the values learned on the court may create champions for life.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Do not miss Tropang G.O.A.T. showing now only on </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/TropangGOAT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant</strong></a><strong>!</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For more updates, visit the MILO <a href="https://www.milo.com.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> and follow MILO <a href="https://www.facebook.com/milo.ph/">Philippines on Facebook</a>.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p>Every champion has a beginning. For three teens, greatness begins on a volleyball court—where grit, discipline, and teamwork turn struggles into victories and players into true champions.</p>

Every champion has a beginning. For three teens, greatness begins on a volleyball court—where grit, discipline, and teamwork turn struggles into victories and players into true champions.

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