Very superstitious?
October 13, 2002 | 12:00am
A lot of us believe in superstitions. It’s both amusing and interesting to listen to all these superstitious beliefs. Some are unbelievable but quite a lot do make some sense. There is nothing really wrong with believing in superstitions for as long as they gives us peace of mind and we don’t allow them to rule our lives.
Lani Misalucha, singer: Actually I don’t believe in any because I believe in something else. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons.
Tintin Bersola, TV host, Etc: I believe that one should avoid putting his or her bag on the floor especially if the bag contains money kasi malas daw.
Quinito Henson, Micro Finance director and sports journalist: It’s a superstition that’s been a tradition in both our families even before I was married. Every New Year’s eve we open all of our drawers, closets, doors and lights before the stroke of midnight. We believe that this will bring in good luck, good fortune and good health for the coming year. I’ve been married for 25 years and we’ve never missed it. And even when we don’t spend New Year’s eve at home because sometimes we go to our relatives’ house, we call home to make sure that all the lights, cabinets and doors are open.
Rosanna Roces, actress: Never put shoes on top of the table. Malas daw.
Karen Padilla, TV reporter, host, Magandang Umaga Bayan weekend edition: Coming from a Catholic school and raised by God-fearing parents, I was not allowed to believe in superstitions. But there‘s one that stuck to my mind after watching Practical Magic. It’s whenever you spill salt, you have to throw some over your left shoulder to ward off bad luck. I’ve been doing it ever since and see how lucky I am!
Boots Anson Roa, actress: One superstition I believe in is the "Oro plata mata" wherein the stairs of our home should end with oro. This is what was told to me by my elders and it has become part of every house we stayed in even when we were living in the States. I always make it a point that it is followed.
Bettina Osmeña, homemaker: I’m not a superstitious person but I follow the golden rule and I believe in Divine justice.
Former Senator Orlando Mercado: They say eating butong pakwan during taping or filming is bad luck. I don’t believe this but sure it’s a good way to keep the studio clean!
Lani Misalucha, singer: Actually I don’t believe in any because I believe in something else. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons.
Tintin Bersola, TV host, Etc: I believe that one should avoid putting his or her bag on the floor especially if the bag contains money kasi malas daw.
Quinito Henson, Micro Finance director and sports journalist: It’s a superstition that’s been a tradition in both our families even before I was married. Every New Year’s eve we open all of our drawers, closets, doors and lights before the stroke of midnight. We believe that this will bring in good luck, good fortune and good health for the coming year. I’ve been married for 25 years and we’ve never missed it. And even when we don’t spend New Year’s eve at home because sometimes we go to our relatives’ house, we call home to make sure that all the lights, cabinets and doors are open.
Rosanna Roces, actress: Never put shoes on top of the table. Malas daw.
Karen Padilla, TV reporter, host, Magandang Umaga Bayan weekend edition: Coming from a Catholic school and raised by God-fearing parents, I was not allowed to believe in superstitions. But there‘s one that stuck to my mind after watching Practical Magic. It’s whenever you spill salt, you have to throw some over your left shoulder to ward off bad luck. I’ve been doing it ever since and see how lucky I am!
Boots Anson Roa, actress: One superstition I believe in is the "Oro plata mata" wherein the stairs of our home should end with oro. This is what was told to me by my elders and it has become part of every house we stayed in even when we were living in the States. I always make it a point that it is followed.
Bettina Osmeña, homemaker: I’m not a superstitious person but I follow the golden rule and I believe in Divine justice.
Former Senator Orlando Mercado: They say eating butong pakwan during taping or filming is bad luck. I don’t believe this but sure it’s a good way to keep the studio clean!
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