Y DID U? with Arnel Arrieta

What if every pedal stroke reminded you that you're still alive?

In this inspiring episode of Y DID U?, we sit down with Jason Santos—a devoted father, a stage 4 lung cancer survivor, and a cyclist who found hope, healing, and purpose on two wheels.

When Jason was diagnosed with cancer, his first thought wasn't about himself.

It was, "Mga bata."

His two sons became the reason he chose to fight. He allowed himself to cry on Friday. By Saturday, he had already decided to face the battle.

Instead of letting cancer define his life, Jason discovered freedom on his bike. Through the Empire State Ride, he joined hundreds of cyclists in a 520-mile journey from Staten Island to Niagara Falls, helping raise awareness and support for cancer research. Every mile became a symbol of courage, hope, and the decision to keep moving forward.

Jason's story reminds us that acceptance is the first step toward healing, faith gives us strength to stand again, and love for our family gives us a reason to keep going.

This is more than a story about cancer.

It's a story about fatherhood.

About resilience.

About choosing hope over fear.

And about finding the courage to keep pedaling, no matter how difficult the road becomes.

Because sometimes, the greatest victories in life are not measured by the finish line...

But by the courage to take the next pedal.

🎙️ Y DID U? with Arnel Arrieta
Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Triumphs.

Y DID U? with Arnel Arrieta

Our Guest- Stevennz Velez, General Manager, Scooter Depot PH

What makes someone dedicate their life to a Vespa?

In this episode of Y DID U?, Arnel Arrieta sits down with Stevennz Velez, General Manager of Scooter Depot PH and a passionate Vespa enthusiast whose journey has taken him from selling real estate to managing one of the country's most respected Vespa dealerships.

Stevennz shares how Vespa ignited a lifelong passion that led him to the Vespa Museum in Pontedera, Italy—the birthplace of one of the world's most iconic scooters. But his story goes far beyond motorcycles.

He opens up about facing one of the toughest battles of his life—undergoing surgery and chemotherapy—while navigating a new chapter as a husband and soon-to-be father. Through it all, he found strength in faith, family, and the unwavering support of the Vespa and motorcycle communities.

This episode is about more than riding.

It's about resilience, gratitude, purpose, and discovering that sometimes the greatest journeys are the ones that transform us from within.

Because for Stevennz, Vespa isn't just a scooter. It's a way of life.

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Success is not measured by how many times you avoid failure, but by how many times you choose to rise after it.

Every setback is an opportunity to grow. Every challenge is a chance to become stronger. Resilience is what separates those who dream from those who keep moving until the dream becomes reality.

Life will test your patience, your faith, and your determination. There will be moments when doors close, plans fall apart, and quitting seems easier than continuing. But resilience is choosing to move forward one more step, believing that today's struggle is preparing you for tomorrow's opportunity. Every successful person carries scars from battles they refused to surrender. Your greatest breakthrough may be waiting just beyond the challenge you're facing today.

Join us as Rommel Ng, Co-Founder of Buffalo's Wings N' Things, shares the lessons, struggles, and mindset that helped him build one of the Philippines' most recognized restaurant brands.

Because behind every successful entrepreneur is a story of Resilience

Y DID U? Season 2 | Episode 6
KATATAGAN / RESILIENCE

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SEASON 2 EPISODE 5: EROPLANO / AEROPLANE

Everyone sees the destination.

Few understand the journey.

No guaranteed Christmas. No certain birthdays. No promise of being home for anniversaries. Sometimes, not even for life's most difficult moments.

Yet every day, flight attendants put on a smile, welcome strangers onboard, and carry the responsibility of hundreds of lives at 35,000 feet.

In this powerful episode of Y DiD U?, Arlester and April take us beyond the glamour of aviation and into the reality of sacrifice, service, love, and family.

How far would you travel for love?

What does it take to build a family while living in different time zones?

And what keeps you going when everyone sees the perks but few understand the price?

Their story will make you appreciate every flight—and every person behind the uniform.

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Fasten your seatbelt. This is more than a flight story.

It's a story about life.

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A touching story of a wife, a mother, and a woman willing to sacrifice everything for her family.

In this episode, Sherwin shares her personal journey — the pain of being away from her husband and children, the quiet struggles of working far from home, and the emotional weight a mother carries every single day just to secure her family’s future.

Behind her smile are missed birthdays, late-night tears, video calls that never feel long enough, and the hope that one day, every sacrifice will be worth it.

This is more than an OFW story.
It is the story of a mother’s unconditional love.

For every mother sacrificing in silence… this episode is for you.

From Bulacan to the world stage, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile shares a story of purpose, sacrifice, leadership, and service.

Behind the title and accomplishments is a man guided by values, faith, family, and a deep commitment to helping Filipinos around the world. His journey reminds us that true success is not measured by position, but by the lives we touch along the way.

This episode is more than a conversation — it is a reminder that every struggle has meaning, every sacrifice has purpose, and every journey begins with a “why.”

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S2 E2 : ARUGA/ CARE

What does it truly mean to care?

In this powerful episode of Y Did U?, spouses Noel and Rosalyn Samonte share a story shaped by sacrifice, faith, and purpose—
from leaving the Philippines to building Home Matters Caregiving in Napa Valley.

This is not just about business.
This is about the quiet strength of immigrants…
the pain of distance from family…
and the decision to turn compassion into a calling.

Because aruga is more than care—
it is presence when it matters most,
it is dignity for every life,
and it is love carried through action.

Their journey reminds us:
the strongest foundations are not built on profit—
but on purpose.

What is your true KAYAMANAN?

Is it money?
Success?
Or something deeper?

In our first episode of Y did U? Season 2, we feature Boni De Jesus—a story of sacrifice, purpose, and redefining what treasure really means.

From struggles to realizations, this episode will make you reflect on what truly matters in life.

Because sometimes…
the real treasure is not what you have—
but who you become.

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Question:
What is your KAYAMANAN?

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S1 E18: PALUMPONG / GAVEL

STRICT · DISCIPLINARIAN · UNYIELDING

A gavel exists to bring order, to execute what is right, and to remind everyone that standards matter. That is Atty. Rowena Guanzon—firm in discipline, fearless in principle, yet guided by a heart deeply rooted in public service. Her excellence is not decoration; it is her treasure, earned through years of integrity and sacrifice, used to lead the people with clarity and courage.

Today, we drop her Y Did U? interview. A conversation about standards, service, and standing your ground when it matters most. Let’s end 2025 with a bang.

Happy New Year. Enjoy the interview.

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A tire doesn’t just roll — it takes you where you choose to go. In the story of Kat Out of the Box, we are reminded that limits are not found in the body, not in circumstances, but in the mind. As a Physician and a Para Weightlifter Athlete, she moves forward every day despite uneven roads, heavy loads, and a world that often doubts.

The truth is simple: a tire only has direction if you hold the steering wheel. There are no limits to how far you can go when you trust yourself. You don’t stop because of labels. You don’t slow down because of fear. You keep moving — because Disability is not Inability. The only real limit is the one you place on yourself.

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