Good afternoon/Good evening everyone!

I am Dr. Alek Labuntog, one of Poy’s highschool teammates and now apparently his best man.
To those concerned, I am 31 years old, with a stable income as a medical doctor. I am single and
willing to mingle depende sa kausap ko. So yeah.

Let me start with a few disclaimers. I was just informed 5 days ago that I will be delivering a
speech in this occasion so thank you sa surprise poy ha. I just usually attend weddings and for
the most part enjoy the food and reception kasi eh. As I am not good with speeches and this
being my first time delivering one, pardon me if it would only take 2 minutes and maybe 2
hours more if I get too comfortable. Just kidding, one hour lang.

Throughout or friendship, there were only three instances Poy made me feel uneasy.
First. When Poy Erram came into our high school basketball team, I initially felt threatened. Sabi
ko sa sarili ko, “Naku, may competensya na ako sa pagiging captain”. Buti nalang mas
magaling ako kay poy pero noon lang high school ha. Ngayon, as a former teammate and a
friend, I am so proud of all he has achieved.

2nd was when he informed me that I’ll be his best man. Hindi kasi ako sanay sa trabaho ng best
man and sa mga speeches. Sa hospital kasi, kami mga doctor ang nagbibigay trabaho sa mga
nurses. Pero dito ako ang inuutusan.

The last would be now. As I am delivering this speech, I can’t help but feel unease. Takot ko
lang baka gulpihin ako ni poy or ni jerry mamaya sa mga sasabihin ko.

Anyway, I met Poy way back in 2007 when we spotted him in a tournament near our school. He
was this tall skinny player of a volleyball team and he stood out kasi biruin mo, taga balikat nya
lang ang mga kasama nya. We recruited him right there and buti nalang nabudol sya ng coach
naming na si Coach Arvin Martinez who was like a father to us and life mentor. Poy agreed to
be part of our basketball team in Pilgrim Christian College and that was the start of Poy Erram’s
basketball career. That team created friendships. Friends that eventually became family – the
kind of bond that would last a lifetime.

In terms of relationships, ang dami kong pwede mashare. Loverboy kasi ito si JP, pero Lee I
assure you hindi chickboy si JP, yung mga chicks lang ang may hilig sa kanya. Iba kasi
kamandag nya eh. He is tall…dark… and… yun nga, tall and dark. Knowing Poy’s past,
napakaswerte nip oy na nameet nya si Lee because poy matured and I see genuine happiness
when they are together. They undeniably have great chemistry and compatibility with each
other. Yung tipong mapapasabi ka nalang SANAOL.

Aside from love and dedication they pour into their family, their relationship is founded on
mutual respect, understanding, and compromise. Parang sa basketball, their relationship is a
team effort. Pero sa team nato, si ________ ang team captain. 😊They both share the same goals
and dreams for their growing family. And they work hard to reach them, parang ring lang.
They also handle conflicts and solve problems like a basketball. When things are tough to
handle for one, they dribble and pass balls to each other until they finally make a seamless shot.
They avoid foul plays and they share every loss and celebrate every win together as a team.
Blessed with a wonderful family along with their beautiful and adorable children, Aliya and
Luca, I would like to congratulate the newlyweds on finally tying the knot. To Poy and Lee
Congratulations! May you be blessed abundantly with love, prosperity, and more babies.
Everyone here present will always be rooting and cheering for you! Thus, I invite everyone to
raise their glasses and make a toast to express our support and happiness to this milestone in
their relationship.