Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2018 valedictorian said “trust and support” are two secrets that will keep the flames alive in long-distance relationships.
Cadet First Class Jaywardene Galilea Hontoria shared that the couple relied on trust in moments where their relationship seemed hard to maintain.
“You just hope na pag-uwi mo po, may babalikan ka pa ring relationship,” Hontoria told DZMM.
“Siguro trust, kailangan mo lang maniwala, maging hopeful ka lang, team effort lang po.”
Hontoria’s then girlfriend Loura Fe Dillara also supported the cadet’s dreams to be a part of the military.
“Nu’ng friends pa lang po kami, alam ko na kung gaano niya po kagustong pumasok sa Academy, parang tanggap ko na rin po, gusto ko pong maabot niya kung ano ang gusto niya,” said Dillara.
The couple admitted that in their 5 years of relationship, they have never celebrated their anniversary since Hontoria was busy with his training inside the PMA.
Hontoria and Dillara dated and became a couple in their college days. Hontoria was in his senior year while Dillara was a sophomore back then.
Right after the graduation rites, Hontoria married Dillara in a church inside PMA.
Hontoria is set to serve the Navy.
