*10 God-Level Style Moves for Now, the Next Decade and Beyond
We’ve been teaching you how to put clothes together for 10 damn years, so if you haven’t learned anything, let me remind you.
BY CLIFFORD OLANDAYWhen I started my journey as a fashion editor in Esquire Philippines almost nine years ago, the extra 10 percent—or that flourish that set you apart—were pocket squares. Think about that for a moment. It was the age of the sartorial peacock, sprezzatura, ankle-bearing pants, and the DB suit with all the trimmings. It seems strange now how we worried ourselves to death about how to park that tuft of fabric in our breast pocket. It was thrilling.
To paint a fuller picture, it was the time when the bomber jacket was king, trousers with elasticized waists were novel, and shops on the radar of this legacy title were very expensive and mostly foreign (if it’s easy to pronounce, it doesn’t belong here).
As well, the framework of men’s style was rooted in icons: Marlon Brando (and his white T-shirt), Paul Newman (and his raglan sweatshirt), Alain Delon (and his marvelous hair), and Steve McQueen (and his everything). In our imaginings, great style was a world exclusively populated by the dangerously cool. It was suspended in the strictly classic and, because this is the Philippine edition of Esquire, also covered in a veil of darkness.
But things shifted. Though we were enamored of the dead, tastes fluctuated, this title changed (from the glamour of print to The Wild West of online), and style, because it never exists in a bubble, moved on.
Point is: Style is alive. The clothes you put on your back are a response to what is happening in the world. Just look at what you’re wearing most days: polo shirt + terry shorts + lounge slippers—the waist-up dress code that has evolved from Zoom meetings. The old gods of Esquire may disapprove but they also know that things that matter move forward.
In this roundup, I offer the most important things to remember to stay in step with style right now, in the next decade, and beyond.
1| Get the fit right.
Remember this style rule and you can forget the rest. Whatever the fashion, clothes are governed by correct fit. In recent years, T-shirts, trousers, and jackets have all blown up, while the suit, that cornerstone of proper menswear, has developed extra folds and flaps. The perfectly trim, which was considered The Only Way for the longest time, has fallen to the wayside in favor of looser and, frankly, more comfortable expressions.
But just as the classic three-button suit has guidelines, so does roomy tailoring. The oversize look hangs on the frame a certain way—it looks cool. Put another way: To pull it off, wear clothes designed to be oversize. You can’t just size up.
The Takeaway: One of the easiest ways to get into the loose look is the trouser. Pick up a pair of wide-leg pants (they’re everywhere now). Make it work by minimizing the break and then balance the feeling with conventional pieces elsewhere.
2| Have a custom suit made.
Not even the vagaries of time can tear down the suit. It’s a Never Fail, an Always Works, and something that should be in every man’s closet. And before you can say, “Well, Esquire, I’m just at home growing mold,” remember that there will be a time when you need a suit. There will be the wedding, the party, the ball, the in-person presentation with your boss, and, in the very, very faraway future, that quiet time beneath the earth.
Be a king and get a suit. But please skip the rack. In Manila, a made-to-measure or bespoke unit (the latter is the ultimate goal) is within reach with many fine suitmakers such as Tiño and Masanting Sastreria ready to create a set that will drape beautifully over your misshapen body.
The Takeaway: You only need one great suit. Choose a classic with a punch. For the jacket: three buttons, peak lapels, side vents. For the trouser: maybe a higher rise, full cuffs, no break. Navy. Bring your dress shoes when getting measured.
3| Subscribe to the sneaker.
More power to the style snob who would never wear sneakers no matter the occasion, but for the rest of mankind, sneakers are part of necessary style. In the past decade, not only have they persevered, but they’ve also shown the most growth. You wore them when they were called rubber shoes. You put them on when they were nicknamed ugly or daddy. And you’re wearing them now in the great age of designer collaborations.
Sneakers also deserve their own entry over monk straps or penny loafers because, even if you think they’re a cop-out—a sort of surrender to comfort—they’ve remained on your feet, taking you to your destination. Best of all, they come in so many flavors, from retro runners to hiking styles, minimalist to Earth-friendly.
The Takeaway: It might be a good idea to improve your portfolio with designer sneakers. The Dior B30 if you like white. The Nike x Sacai VaporWaffle if you like black. But maybe not the new Yeezys unless you have very big balls.
4| Wear a watch.
So I don’t want to argue about this anymore. Even if you have several soulless slabs of high-tech metal glued to your fingertips, you still need a watch around your wrist. The importance of the watch is never diminished by the super accuracy of the digits on a mobile phone or a smartwatch. In fact, its meaning is heightened as it transcends telling the time and signifies more important values: success (as with your first Rolex), a memory (as in the inscription on a JLC Reverso), freedom (as in your underwater companion, the Seiko Prospex).
Wear a damn watch if only to signify that you are human. It doesn’t have to be a Patek Philippe Calatrava (that’s for later or when you can borrow dad’s). It can be any watch, including the vintage Snoopy model you found in a curious shop in Tokyo.
The Takeaway: How about a small face? For a while, watches were in a pissing match, with diameters getting bigger and bigger. But now, there exists an appreciation for classic proportions. What’s the most classic size? A 36 mm (best for dress), but anything sub-40 will do fine.
5| Put on sunscreen always.
I am happy to report that caring for your face is not considered a weird thing for men to do anymore. It’s become acceptable—and even necessary—to wash it, moisturize it, treat it, mask it, and protect it. So I say, carry on, menfolk. Show the world the kind of man you are: a man who cares about how you look on the blown-up Zoom screen that cruelly reflects the abuses you have inflicted on yourself (late nights don’t translate prettily on screen).
My one request is that you and all humans with skin do the last step diligently. Wear a lightweight sunscreen every day, most especially now. Sunlight seeps indoors, its unseen fingers touch your face, slowly destroying it. That film of protection will be your secret to immortal skin.
The Takeaway: The great thing about the popularity of skincare is the arrival of affordable lines. While the pitera of SK-II or the broth of La Mer are holy grails, there are alternatives that can also do wonders (The Ordinary, Cosrx). Ask your girlfriend.
6| Go with the flow.
Because you had limited access to your barber in the past year, you made very interesting hair choices. You grew it out, haphazardly trimmed it, or boldly buzzed it all away. The results ranged from okay to hilarious. Nevertheless, all hair is valid. Its ability to grow wildly is but an assertion of its nature. It is also a reflection of the moment. Be at peace with it.
And if you have access to the barber, return to a prevailing style. But, now that I think about it, there hasn’t been a king cut for a while. The last time I checked (it was too long ago), the cool thing was the French Crop. The classics such as the buzz cut, skin fade, and side part are on hand, too. It doesn’t really matter. Hair is the one thing you shouldn’t worry about now.
The Takeaway: Experiment. If you’ve allowed your hair to grow like a bush, you have material for longer styles. Try the quiff, the pompadour, or even the undercut. Maybe you’ll like it. And if it looks weird, grow it out.
7| Double down on fragrance.
It seems a dumb idea to wear perfume when you’re just staring at a screen at home. But here’s a truth affirmed during the lockdown: Fragrance affects mood. Not excited about facing the gang in that third monthly meeting? Put on some Bleu de Chanel and suddenly things are less painful. The day even seems beautiful.
The idea is not at all crazy. Wearing fragrance is not just for an audience. It is for you. Remember that perfume is very personal because it lives on your skin. Also, it is specific. Contrary to all the lists out there, including our own, there is never a singular best. The best scent is the one that appeals to you.
The Takeaway: Don’t pause your perfume game just because you’re at home. Wear your favorite scent when you need a lift. If you want something to wake you from the doldrums, look into the olfactory sensations of Hermès or Aesop. For something dependable, there is Bulgari.
8| Buy more things online.
Lockdowns have led to the acceleration of e-commerce. You do it. Your mom does it. Even late and lazy adopters, including people of advanced age and shopping snobs, have been forced to trust the mechanics of buying something they can’t touch because, well, there was no other way to get new things.
While there are details that can’t be replicated by e-commerce like, say, the high-end touch of upscale boutiques—Perrier while you browse, sir?—or simply the ability to bring home the new shirt immediately after purchase, there are upsides to online shopping: You can canvass for the most affordable option with just a tap. You never have to deal with surly sales associates. You can do it in bed. And you always feel giddy when packages arrive because they’re like presents.... that you bought yourself.
The Takeaway: The most exciting thing? E-commerce exponentially expands your reach. Unbound by location, you can get that hard-to-find exclusive from global retailers like Mr. Porter, FarFetch, Ssense, and more. It’s all for the taking.
9| Break the rules.
Having identified these god-level style commandments that will keep you feeling good today and tomorrow, I now offer the most important wisdom: The ultimate rule is that there are no rules. We’re living in the wildest, weirdest, and not-normal times and the way you dress reflects this. The most important accessory? It’s not a vintage watch or a designer sneaker, but a face mask that will keep you alive. (There are stylish options, too.)
These standards are but a starting point, from which you can explore. If you prefer leather shoes over sneakers, go ahead. If you don’t like navy and are dead set on macabre black, I’m not stopping you. Leather sneakers exist and a black suit can be livened up by a bright tie. One last thing to remember? Style is personal. It should speak to your inclinations and preferences, whims and needs. Make it your own.
*It ends here but style continues.
And now, in true Esquire fashion, I break the rules one last time and end this Top 10 list at nine. Ten is expected and steady and flat. But nine? Well, it feels dangerous and exciting (like style). Nine is between an end and a beginning. Nine is standing on the edge of a cliff, looking into the depths, waiting to take a leap.
I trust, in this moment, on the cusp of braveness, you are wearing a double-breasted navy suit, your found watch, and those brand new sneakers—plus a thin layer of sunscreen. Now, just take the next step.
The Filipino Genius Behind Groundbreaking Eco-Technology Isn’t Exchanging Passion and Mission for Profits
Carvey Maigue, who invented the AuREUS System Technology, is just getting started.
By Paolo ChuaCarvey Maigue's first use of a power tool was a revelation. When he got his hands on a power drill, everything clicked and he knew he wanted to create things. Growing up, he only had access to a plain old screwdriver and make-shift tools to turn his toys into machinery. He ended up modding Legos and Tamiya.
"I wanted my Lego to move," he says. "So, I took the Tamiya motor and put it together with the Lego using a band. I remember the first thing I made was a motorized windmill."
From being able to build, Maigue realized early on that he could build to solve problems. He began to think about what to solve or change next. "I've been [building] for quite a long time but the realization that it had a purpose came later,” he says. “From interest, it became purpose-driven.”
A school visit to Mapúa University showed him that engineering was so much more than just the building-focused course he thought it was. By the end of the day, his mind was made up after seeing how the course was portrayed as creating solutions for problems—something that he would eventually love doing all throughout his career with technology.
"[What I love about it] is the end result,” he says. “When you're coding a program and it works. Or when you're making a prototype and it works. It's fun because it's something that I only used to see and study in books, and now I can do it myself.”
All this led to the young creator inventing the AuREUS System Technology—a device that transforms rotten fruit and vegetables into clean, renewable electricity—and being named the first-ever Global Sustainability Winner at the James Dyson Award for it. But it was a long process that was filled with ups and downs.
Maigue first submitted an entry in the James Dyson Award In 2018, back when AuREUS System Technology was just a window that aimed to utilize ultraviolet light from sunlight, and convert it into electricity. He failed to make the national stage of the award, but he stuck at it and developed his idea. At the same time, he juggled his studies while working to fund his schooling. He took prototyping projects and other jobs, as well as helping other students who needed support with their projects and theses.
He used these experiences and challenges to learn more about his craft. In an interview with Dyson, he said: “I've had to pause my studies from time to time—the finances would just not be enough. But that’s okay with me. By taking on different projects, from different students, in different schools, I was able to expand my horizon of what I know. So, there are a lot of learnings that I got, especially in terms of design, and how it would affect the user, and on the business side of things.”
AuREUS is a material, or a technology, that is used for windows and walls for buildings. The device uses the same technology derived from the phenomena that creates the Northern lights. High energy particles are absorbed by luminescent particles that re-remit them as visible light.
He was finally shortlisted for the James Dyson Award in 2020, among 1,800 entries from young inventors and design engineers from 27 countries around the world. He went on to win an award and considers it one of his greatest achievements.
The real work to bring AuREUS System Technology to the market has just begun, however.
"With my mindset before as an engineer, my goal was just to build something,” he says. “Winning the award and interacting with people, I realized that beyond building things there's another journey to making it accessible to the people. It entails doing business. Will I be able to do it at a cost that will really make it accessible? What requirements do I need to do that? I'm trying to learn more about it and how to start it the right way.”
Maigue confesses that he is a little nervous to talk about AuREUS’ progress a year after our first interview . Since then, he’s divided his focus between working on AuREUS and completing his studies all while recently getting COVID. “If we go by the numbers, AuREUS hasn’t flown much throughout the year. At most, we've set it up as a startup. We joined incubators and learned how to transition the invention as a startup,” he says. It’s a way of saying that the business side of things may have held up progress on the technology itself.
When AuREUS System Technology was first written about last year, many were interested in investing especially in Europe and North America. And up until September this year, the team was still talking to the same interested investors. The difficulty that they’ve encountered is explaining that AuREUS is still an invention and that commercializing and manufacturing it is another level altogether.
Then, there are instances where his and his team’s values differed with the investors. “We spoke with an interested investor that said ‘Your technology is okay, but we could do without the farmers.’ They just wanted the solar component of AuREUS,” he shares. Doing so would take out the invention’s social mission of upcycling crops by farmers that were hit by natural disasters. It continues to puzzle Maigue, who worked hard to incorporate those in need into the AuREUS equation.
“We became cautious with investors,” he says. “Others approach with a goal in mind to enter public trading to offer us into the North American stock market. For me, it’s a waste since we have a chance to build a business that can profit not just us, but a whole ecosystem of people who will have a chance to get back their investments from wasted crops. That's one of the decisions we made. Should we go for the valuation game? Or should we go for a business that sustains itself then maybe think about valuation later? We chose to go for the latter.”
Maigue is taking it day by day, not intimidated by the long road ahead. He hopes to continue to inspire teachers and students by openly talking about the process and all the challenges that come along the way. "It's not always going to be easy or up there. It's not always happy or full of energy. Sometimes, it's down or sometimes you get COVID," he jokes.
His advice? As long as you know which direction you're going—forward—you know where to go. So, just keep going until you reach your goal. It might be the boring side of the story but, as he says, it’s part of the journey.
Photos by Dyson. Special thanks to Dyson.
What I’ve Learned: Angel Locsin
“Ang laki ng magagawa mo para i-prevent yung mga injustice kung ‘di ka tatahimik.”
Interview by MJ PagaduanAng mga kababaihan, kapag nilagay mo sa mainit na tubig, pag pinakuluan mo, mas tumatatag, mas tumatapang, mas tumitibay. Hindi sila lumalambot, kumbaga. So for me, kahit sinong kababaihan ang ilagay mo sa difficult situations, magsha-shine.
Pakiramdam ko lang bilang isang babae, sino bang mas better to represent itong mga kababaihan kung hindi babae lang din naman talaga. So bilang kapwa babae, it’s our obligation, tayong mga babae, to speak up, to fight for other women. Ang women empowerment, though nasa [2021] na tayo, meron at meron pa rin tayong mga kailangan i-correct.
We’re just encouraging other women to speak up , na ‘di kayo nag-iisa. Kung meron man kayong experience na hindi maganda, wag kayong matakot kasi marami kayong malalapitan at maraming makikinig sa inyo. Walang manghuhusga.
I’m so blessed na nagkaroon ako ng characters na empowered. Kung hindi man siya empowered, gagawa ako ng paraan para maging empowering yung character ko. ‘Yung typical na characters sa mga pelikula na sila yung nire-rescue, sila ‘yung mga nandiyan lang for decoration…ang boring. Parang hindi siya totoo. Hindi ganun ‘yung mga kababaihan na kilala ko. So I’m just blessed na ‘yung mga naka trabaho kong mga writers [and] directors [are] progressive din. Alam mo ‘yun, bukas ang pag-iisip nila.
Ang pinaka-memorable sa’kin is Mulawin, kasi ‘yun ang pinakaunang tumatak at nakilala ako (doon). Nagpatibay sa’kin ang Darna. Pinaka-latest ko is The General’s Daughter. Isa ‘yun sa pinakamasayang teleseryeng nagawa ko.
You know I’m so blessed na naka-trabaho ko si Vilma Santos. Napaka-perfect example siya kung sino ba ang dapat nating tingalain sa industriya. Sina Tita Amy Austria, nanay ko siya sa Mulawin. [Si] Direk Gina Alajar. [Si] Ms. Maricel Soriano, ang galing-galing niya talaga. [Sila] yung mga nakasama kong artista na na-inspire talaga ako.
Noong umpisa, iisipin mo lang talaga na ‘it’s work.’ Nandito ka lang talaga para kumita eh. Kalokohan yung ‘for the craft,’ sa umpisa. Parang kailangan mo muna magtrabaho eh, kailangan mo muna kumita. Then pag nahanap mo na ‘yung pagkakakitaan mo… pagpursigihan mo yung craft, ‘di ba. I don’t know sa iba kung may budget naman sila for that, sige, for the craft, pero pag nagsisimula ka pa lang talaga, it’s for money para makatulong ka sa pamilya mo.
First talaga na magi-influence sa isang tao ay ‘yung magulang niya eh, whether inalagaan ka nang mabuti or hindi, sila yung magiging role model mo. I’m very blessed na yung mga magulang ko ay pinalaki ako nang maayos at nakatutok sa’kin. Hindi kami galing sa mayamang pamilya pero nabuhay ako ng pamilya ko. Nakapag-provide sa’kin ang pamilya ko at nasuportahan ako sa lahat ng mga gusto kong gawin. So pamilya talaga, especially my father. Kahit noong hindi pa ko artista, he’s there, since day one. Swimmer pa lang ako noon, nandiyan na talaga siya nagbabantay sakin.
Yung pagiging celebrity, minsan bad trip eh . Yung artista okay lang, (kapag) artist masaya, (pero) kapag celebrity, ibang usapan na yun. Nandiyan na yung siyempre kailangan mong tanggapin na may issues na papasok, yung mga bagay na di mo akalaing papakialaman about your personal life, but wala eh, public figure ka daw, so dapat open kang ma-bash. Hindi ko kasi maco-control kung paano mag-isip ang ibang tao. That’s their opinion, that’s their right. Lahat naman tayo may kanya-kanyang isip. So mas tinitignan ko na lang yung ano ba ang opinyon ko sa sarili ko. Nakakatulog ba ko sa gabi? Tingin ko ba na tama pa ba yung ginagawa ko? Importante sa’kin yun and then, second, yung opinyon ng mga mahal ko sa buhay.
Isa sa pinaka ina-advocate ko talaga is volunteerism. Mula nang ginawa ko ‘yun, I think ang laki na nung nagbago. Mas marami nang aware na tao ngayon. Mas marami nang nagvo-volunteer. Kaya nakakatuwa ‘di ba na buhay na buhay ang volunteer spirit sa’ting mga Pilipino. Sana hindi ma-saturate, alam mo ‘yun, kasi minsan may pagod factor.
I’m Angelica Colmenares lang naman ‘di ba. Kapag may ginagawa ako (para makatulong), hindi ko naman iniisip, ‘O dapat as Darna ako dito,’ or, ‘Superhero ako ngayon,’ or, ‘Eto magliligtas ako, tutulong ako sa tao.’ Wala naman akong ganung mindset. Ginagawa ko yung obligasyon ko bilang tao. I think nahi-highlight lang kasi artista nga ako pero napakaraming Pilipino na tumutulong sa kapwa. Buhay na buhay pa rin yung Bayanihan spirit sa’tin na likas sa ating mga Pinoy noon. Kung anuman yung nagagawa ko, naniniwala akong meron pang ibang mas grabe ang ginagawa na kailangan ma-highlight din para mas maraming ma-inspire na mga tao. I’m just using my platform. Meron lang akong sapat na platform na napapanood ako ng mga tao, naririnig ako ng mga tao, pinapakinggan ako ng mga tao. Masuwerte lang ako na mayroon ako nun.
Nagsimula kasi tayo sa pamilya, mas maiintindihan nating di tayo nag-iisa sa mundo. Later on, mas lalawak ‘yan. From your family, to community, hanggang sa mas dadami nang dadami ang magiging parte ng buhay mo. Siguro I think ganun lang yung nangyari sa’kin. Nag-focus ako sa family ko tapos parang na-realize mo na hindi ka lang nag-iisa, hindi lang ito yung mundo mo, mas malaki pa yung mundo na nangangailangan din ng suporta, kalinga, tulong, (at) atensyon. Nilawakan ko lang.
Ever since I was a child, elementary days pa lang, I’ve hated bullies. Sobrang hate na hate ko yung mga bullies na ‘yun. Lagi akong sinasabihan ng tatay ko na parang, ‘Wag ka magpapabully,’ or ‘Wag mong hahayaan na may ma-bully. Kapag may nakita ka na parang binubully, either i-call out mo yung bully, pigilan mo, o tawag ka ng teacher. Kung may tingin akong hindi magandang nangyayari, parang hindi naman tama na hindi tayo sumuporta or mangialam dito or bigyan ng tulong ‘yun di ba.
Actually, may nabasa nga ako kanina na article sa Philadelphia na parang mayroon yatang na-rape sa subway. Paano nangyari ‘yun? Siguro may sampung taong nandoon. Wala man lang tumulong. Walang tumawag sa 9-1-1. Nag-take pa ng video at saka pictures. ‘Di (nila) pinigilan. Kung mayroon lang sigurong isang tao dun na nagmalasakit, na sitahin, di naman siguro matutuloy yung rape eh. So yun yung sakin na parang ang laki ng magagawa mo para i-prevent yung mga injustice kung ‘di ka tatahimik. Alam mo ‘yun; kung mangialam ka. Ginagawa ko lang yung parte ko. So sana lahat tayo maging ganun.
You know what the best part is? Yung makikita mo mismo yung situation ng mga tao. Makikita mo sa mata nila kung ano yung pinagdadaanan nila para hindi lang yung sarili mo, hindi lang yung surroundings mo yung alam mo. Makikita mo rin yung mundong ginagalawan ng ibang tao. Mas aware ka sa mga pinagdadaanan ng iba. Hindi lang yung sa’yo. (Hindi) porket ‘di ka apektado, wala ka nang pakialam, ‘di ba. So para sa’kin, isa yun sa mga best part pag nag vo-volunteer ako. Mas nakikilala ko yung mga ibang tao, mas lumalawak yung mundo ko.
Ngayong pandemic, napakahirap na (pumunta) sa isang lugar. Dati kasi ang laki ng epekto na hawakan mo lang yung kamay, mayakap mo, tanungin mo lang kung kumusta (sila), mata sa mata. Ngayon ‘di mo na pwedeng gawin ‘yun eh. I crave human connection. Madaling magpadala ng pera at ng relief goods. Napakadali nun eh, pero yung mapuntahan mo talaga yung tao, para maramdaman nila na may nagmamalasakit, na ‘di sila nag-iisa, na nandiyan ka para sa kanila talaga, nami-miss ko ‘yun. Nami-miss ko ‘yung mga bagay na yun.
Malapit kasi sa akin ang Marawi kasi ang mommy ko ay adopted ng isang Muslim. Alam ko kung gaano kayaman ang kultura ng Marawi at nakakalungkot ‘yung gulong nangyari doon. ‘Yung hundreds of years of culture doon, ‘yung mga bahay nila na may mga magagandang disenyo na unique sa lugar nila, ‘di na natin makikita ‘yun. ‘Yung mosque nila nasira. ‘Yung mga bahay nila na hanggang ngayon hirap na hirap silang balikan kasi ‘yung trauma sa kanila ‘di ba. So ‘yung mga ganung bagay, mare-realize mo kung ano ‘yung epekto ng war, kung sino yung nagsu-suffer talaga. It’s the ordinary citizens, it’s the ordinary people.
Ang main concern ko maliban sa sarili ko, iniisip ko kung paano yung mga taong nandoon. Sana okay lang sila. Pero kita mo, kita mo yung usok, kita mo yung mga baril. Nagshe-shake yung ground ‘pag may bomba talaga. Yun pa lang yung naramdaman ko. Paano pa yung mga taong nandoon mismo, ‘di ba? Mahirap i-summarize yung experience eh, pero ang dami kong natutunan noong araw na ‘yun.
Better kung walang publicity. Mas makakakilos ako. ‘Di ko naman ginagawa para sa opinyon ng ibang tao. Para sa akin din kasi, kung tumutulong ka sa iba, tumutulong ka rin sa sarili mo. Ginagawa mo lang ‘yung duties mo bilang tao at kapwa Pilipino.
Kung sakaling palarin ako na matandaan pa rin ako ng mga tao in 50 years, sana sa magandang bagay naman. Bukod sa craft na mahal na mahal ko talaga, sana maalala rin nila ako as a person. Sana ‘di lang ako maalala as Angel Locsin the actress, kung hindi Angel Locsin na kahit papaano ay nakatulong o nakapagbigay ng ngiti sa buhay nila. Lahat ng tao naman siguro parang bonus na kung matandaan ka pa nila after 50 years.
Hanggang ngayon kasi naiilang ako sa mga word na ‘philanthropist,’ or ‘advocate.’ Parang medyo shy pa kong gamitin yung mga ganung term kasi alam kong maraming mas karapat-dapat pa for that. Nakakahiya. Parang nanliliit akong i-claim yung word na ‘yun. Sana yung Angel Locsin na (maaalala ng mga tao), mapapangiti sila nun. Sana ganun na lang. Sana kahit papaano nakapagpakita ako ng kindness. Mas importante siguro sa’kin yung ganun. Yung naging mabait ako sa mga tao. Hindi ko (sila) namalditahan. (Laughs.)
What’s next? Well, bilang kaka-kasal ko lang this year, ang plano namin ni Neil kasi is tutukan ang aming pamilya. (Sana) mabigyan kami ng magandang blessing ni Lord na magkaroon na ng mga chikitings. Kung gaano ako kaswerte sa pamilya ko, gusto ko naman bumuo rin ng sarili naming pamilya. Pansin mo di ko na iniisip yung career ‘di ba, darating naman yan eh. Pero ito eh… excited ako dito sa next phase ng buhay ko.
Angel Locsin: Advocate of the Year
