Jong and Shing beat the odds

CEBU, Philippines - The odds were against them, but what can it do when the universe willed them to be together.

Love was made real when Cheryl “Shing” O. Cabe and Jong Y. Geyrosaga met way back August 2003 in Cagayan de Oro City. Shing was a registered pharmacist working at the CDO branch of Rose Pharmacy. Jong, meanwhile, was at the store to buy medicine for his grandpa when he bumped into an old acquaintance, who knew Shing. Both found an instant connection since Shing’s high school classmates were Jong’s friends, one of whom was Jong’s cousin. When he came along, she got reunited with her friends from way back — from classmates to teachers, and even familiar faces that used to be strangers to them.

On September of that same year, Jong and Shing went dating and eventually became lovers. When Shing’s parents knew about their relationship, they summoned her back to Cebu to open her own pharmacy. Though miles apart, the fire never died down. So eager to pursue Shing, Jong came to Cebu and looked for a job just to be with his love. It took a while for their relationship to be accepted by Shing’s family. Jong’s persistence was probably what impressed Shing’s family.

Jong and Shing finally tied the knot at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish with families, relatives and friends in full attendance. They beat the odds, indeed. Now, they are based in Singapore, ready to build a family of their own.

To Shing and Jong, may you love each other more everyday!