Emmanuel Boybits Victoria started playing for the Swift in 1994. But the team has already changed its name to Sunkist Orange Juicers when I knew him personally. He’s certainly one of the most approachable PBA stars I knew. That was 1996. Fast forward 2008, he plays as Coca Cola’s assistant to Coach Binky Favis.
For PBA fans who frequent the game venues, they prolly know Ate Dorie as Boybits’ very loyal fan. She invited us for a lunch with Coach Boybits in time for her birthday. We asked her some questions.
PBF: How did the two of you meet?
Ate Dorie: Nagta-trabaho ako noon kay Nap Gutierrez. Ako yung taga hila ng player na mag guest sa show niya. Isang araw may dumating na player sa office, siya pala si Boybits, na tinutulungan ni Nap nung nasa San Beda pa si Boy (that’s how she calls Boybits). Yun, sinabi ko kay Nap na fan ako ni Boy, dun nagsimula yun.
PBF: Paano kayo naging close sa isa’t isa?
Ate Dorie: Dahil sobrang bait niya, palagi pa nang-aakbay. Palagi ako pumupunta sa practice nila.
PBF: What are the qualities ni Boybits na gusto mo?
Ate DOrie: Hindi siya mayabang. May isang pagkakataon, nung buo na yung fans club, tapos palagi sa Finals yung Swift, we thought of making him a banner. Tapos tinanong namin siya kung ano ang monicker na gusto niya, he said huwag na lang daw. Ok na yung name ng fans club na lang ang ilagay sa banner.
PBF: What’s your memorable moment with Boybits?
Ate Dorie: Kapag anniversary ng fans club, siya yung nagpapa cater, tapos pag birthday ko at birthday niya (Boybits- May 9), ganun din, siya ang bahala.
PBF: How do you see your relationship with Boybits some years from now?
Ate Dorie: Hangga’t buhay pa ako, kahit hindi na siya basketball player, I’ll continue supporting him, kasi alam ko ganun din siya sa akin.
Talking about loyalty! These pictures were taken during the 1990’s.
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