22/11/2025
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐
๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐!
๐๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐!
Today, November 22, we celebrate the life of James Bryan Tubaga, a young man whose extraordinary dedication to youth empowerment and tireless service continues to inspire generations. Born in 1990, Bryan lived a life of passion, courage, and compassion, touching everyone around him through his energy, creativity, and unwavering love for the youth. Even after his untimely passing on October 2, 2011, his spirit lives on, guiding both Gaba-an Youth Lead and Newground Events. ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐.๐๐ฅ
Bryanโs laughter, joy, and unwavering belief in the potential of every young person were his gifts to the world. Those who knew him recall a young man who could light up a room, inspire others to dream bigger, and lead with both heart and conviction. One memory that forever marks GYLโs history occurred in the early morning hours of October 2, 2011, just hours before Bryan tragically passed away. After celebrating the successful Tikang launching activity with friends and fellow youth leaders, the group gathered at the beach near Norman Amboโs home. As the sun rose, painting the sky with warmth and hope, Bryan and the team joined hands in the middle of their circle and collectively shouted โHABANGBUHAY!โโa declaration of everlasting service and commitment. That sunrise, full of laughter, camaraderie, and hope, became etched in everyoneโs hearts and inspired the beautiful tradition of โHabangbuhayโ that continues to be the heartbeat of GYL.
The legacy of Bryan is not only in memories but in action. Every event organized, every youth empowered, every dream nurtured carries his spirit. He showed us that true service is measured not by years lived, but by the impact made, and that one life, no matter how short, can leave a flame that burns forever. โHabangbuhayโ is our vow to himโto continue his mission, to serve with love, and to ensure that his vision for the youth endures across generations.
Happy birthday in heaven, Bryan! Your courage, energy, and unwavering love for the youth guide every step we take. Your legacy is our inspiration, your life our compass, and your spirit our everlasting light. We continue to serve, we continue to dream, and your mission continuesโHabangbuhay. โจ๐
๐ The Tragedy at Ga-ga Beach, Basay
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฝ๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฃ ๐พ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข-๐๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ. After a successful program, they went to Ga-ga Beach Resort to relax and pack. Around 1:45 PM, while washing tupperwares along the shore, a massive wave swept Bryan far into the sea.
Chaos followed. Team members scrambled to get help, some running to the highway to call for rescue. Bryan was seen shouting โTabang!โ and โBro!โ multiple times. Rescuers arrived, ropes and buoys in hand, but the sea was unforgiving. Minutes passed as the team prayed and tried CPR. When the police finally carried Bryanโs body to the highway, the heartbreaking reality sank in: he was gone. Every effort, every prayer, every plea reflected how deeply he was loved. ๐
โค๏ธ Bryanโs Passion for the Youth
Bryanโs mission was always clear: the youth were his first love. Even while grieving the loss of his mother, he continued to inspire young people wherever he went. He led programs in NORSU Guihulngan and designed countless unfreezers, energizers, and activities for camps and seminars. Every initiative he touched carried his signature energy, creativity, and heart.
๐ The Extreme Amazing Race
One of Bryanโs proudest contributions was the Dumaguete YADFed Extreme Amazing Race, a concept he envisioned and shaped with the team. Despite personal struggles, he returned to guide its ex*****on on September 17, his Kuya Dennisโ birthday, ensuring it became the historic success it is remembered as. At his wake, Bryan wore the Extreme Amazing Race purple organizer shirt under his barongโa symbol of his dedication and love for the youth.
๐ซ Bryan as Brother, Friend, and Inspiration
To those closest to him, Bryan was more than a leaderโhe was family. He called Kuya Dennis โBro,โ offered guidance, and filled spaces with laughter and boundless energy. From waking up at 4 AM during training sessions to leading morning programs with joy, Bryanโs unlimited spirit brought life to every moment. He was tireless, pure, and devoted, leaving an impact that words cannot fully describe.
๐ Celebrating 18 Years of GYL & NGE in His Memory
This year marks the 18th anniversary of Gaba-an Youth Lead and Newground Events, both organizations rooted in Bryanโs vision and passion. His spirit continues to guide our programs, inspire young leaders, and remind us that service and love for the youth are forever.
Happy birthday in heaven, Bryan. We love you, we miss you, and your legacy will continueโHabangbuhay. ๐๐ฅโจ
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