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Dream come true: Mayor Isko receives Boy Scout uniform at 51

Published Nov 30, 2025 02:10 pm
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso wearing his Master Scout uniform given to him by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as a present. (Photo from Dynee Domagoso)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso wearing his Master Scout uniform given to him by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as a present. (Photo from Dynee Domagoso)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has finally achieved his childhood dream of having a Boy Scout uniform at the age of 51, proving that dreams really do come true to those who wait.
Domagoso's wife, Dynee, posted a photo of the mayor wearing a Master Scout uniform given to him as a gift following the courtesy call of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines at the City Hall on Saturday, Nov. 19.
"Ang asawa kong tuwang tuwa sa kanyang Boy Scout uniform! Matapos ang courtesy call ng Boy Scouts of the PH, dali-dali nya ipinakita sa akin ang Master Scout uniform na niregalo sa kanya... Awww Papa. Tupad pangarap ka at 51 (My husband is so excited about his Boy Scout uniform! After the courtesy call with the Boy Scouts of the PH, he quickly showed me the Master Scout uniform that was gifted to him... Awww Papa. You've made your dream come true at 51)," Dynee said.
According to Domagoso, having his own Boy Scout uniform had been a dream for him for the longest time as his family could not afford it due to poverty.
"Ngayon lang ako nakapagsuot ng ganitong uniporme, dahil noon hindi namin kayang bumili nito. Hanggang tingin at tulo-laway lang ako sa mga kaklase ko. Hindi ko ito nakuha nung bata ako, pero ibinigay pa rin ng Diyos ngayong 51 years old na ako (I've only been able to wear this uniform now, because back then we couldn't afford it. I just looked at it and drooled at my classmates wearing this. I didn't get it when I was a kid, but God still gave it to me now that I'm 51 years old)," he explained.
"Kaya tandaan: Walang huli para sa pangarap. Lagi’t laging may paraan ang Diyos basta marunong tayong magtiwala, mangarap, at kumilos para abutin ito. Don't give up—ituloy lang ang laban. Baka bukas, ’yung ipinagdarasal mo, nasa harap mo na. Scout tayo—laging handa, laging may pag-asa (So remember: There is no end to dreams. God always has a way as long as we know how to trust, dream, and act to achieve it. Don't give up—just keep fighting. Maybe tomorrow, what you've been praying for will be in front of you. Let's be scouts—always ready, always hopeful)," he added.

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