Kahit may Master’s Degree na in Management: RONNIE, tuluy-tuloy lang ang pag-aaral para makakuha ng PhD

PINAKITA ni Beauty Gonzalez ang mga alahas na ipapamana niya sa kanyang anak na si Olivia balang-araw.

Isa nga rito ay ang Pangaw beads na galing pa sa Mountain Province.

Ayon sa Museo Kordilyera’s website, ang Pangaw beads ay gawa sa “glass beads encased in gold. Numerous beads strung together and worn by both Ifugao men and women as a necklace that serves as a symbol of the kadangyan class.”

Kinuwento naman ng ‘Stolen Life’ star na hilig niya talaga ang bumili ng rare jewelries na alam niya na may halaga sa paglipas ng panahon.

“So happy with today’s acquisition, finally got my hands on a second set of these Pang Aw Beads directly from the Mountain Province, they are gold foil encased in glass beads probably centuries old.

“They don’t look like much at first sight, kinda rugged and kinda dull for those used to bling but believe it or not these are most coveted by antique collectors and tribal adornment aficionados. Highly prized for their rarity and cultural significance.

“I love them for the thrill of the hunt, the search, the negotiations, then finally the responsibility of taking care of them for generations to follow. I hope one day Olivia can value these as much as I do so she can pass them on to her grandchildren. A family tradition has begun.”

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TULUY-TULOY lang ang pag-aaral ng singer-actor na si Ronnie Liang.

Kahit na meron na itong master’s degree in management, kumukuha ito ngayon ng PhD in Development Administration majoring in Security Development sa Philippine Christian University.

Nasa plano raw ni Ronnie na kunin ang mga kursong ito noon pa. Nagkaroon lang daw ng delay dahil sa pagsabak niya sa showbiz.

“Noong nasa college pa lang ako, plan ko na talaga mag-master’s degree then mag-PhD. Naging busy lang noon kaya na-delay. Now I have all the time and means to study now, kaya talagang tatapusin ko itong PhD,” sey ni Ronnie.

Naisip nga ni Ronnie na hindi siya forever na artista. Kaya investment daw ang mga kursong ito kung sakaling magpalit na siya ng propesyon.

“This is not just another degree but also an investment in my future because I know I will not be a singer and actor forever. So now I am preparing for a career beyond my current profession.

“As someone who deeply values personal growth and lifelong learning, I know that this will require hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. But it will also transform me in many ways that I cannot even imagine.”

(RUEL J. MENDOZA)