A 16-year-old boy’s graduation moment became unexpectedly emotional when his mother, an overseas Filipino worker based in Hong Kong, appeared at his school in Malitbog, Bukidnon — a surprise he never saw coming.
According to a GMA News report, Omarion Drake had no idea his mother, Ena, would be present at his Grade 10 completion ceremony. Footage captured by YouScooper Nathaniel shows the teenager visibly overwhelmed when she rushed onto the stage to join him and his father, Rechie.
The reunion almost didn’t happen. Before making it to the awarding rites, Ena had first dealt with an urgent family matter — accompanying her younger child, who had just been discharged from the hospital, back from the city.
“Bumiyahe pa kami ng almost two hours papuntang Bukidnon para makahabol sa awarding niya. Kaya noong nakarating ako sa school, nagtago muna ako sa likod. Hinintay ko ‘yung oras na tatawagin siya,” she told GMA News.
Ena had coordinated with her eldest son’s class adviser beforehand, ensuring the school was aware she would be cutting it close. When Omarion Drake’s name was finally called, she made her move.
“Medyo malayo kasi ang stage kaya napatakbo ako para hindi rin sila maghintay nang matagal sa stage. Alam din ng mismong adviser na hahabol ako sa awarding,” she added.
The video has since circulated widely online, drawing attention to the lengths Ena went to be present for her panganay on one of his milestone days.
