What's your most treasured possession?
Our treasured possessions vary according to our current state of mind, but no matter what it is or who they are, for as long as it gives us that sense of happiness, that’s what matters most.
Phem Baranda, model, TV personality
My most treasured possession is our house in Parañaque. It’s my mom’s house and she passed away in August last year. Everything in there reminds me of our happy memories. I can never let go of that house.
Suzi Entrata Abrera, TV host
In terms of material things my most valued possessions would be my engagement and wedding rings, and also an anniversary ring that my husband made for me.
Susan Joven, president, Visions & Expressions
Photos, letters, and little handmade gifts from my three grandchildren, Santino, Noey, and Chloe, for my birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas, and other special occasions. You can never put a price on the immeasurable joy and happiness these seemingly mundane things have given to me. They don’t give fleeting elation, they give deep and lasting meaning to my life. At the end of the day, the real treasures to me are those that are truly priceless.
Ogie Alcasid, singer, TV personality
My most treasured possession would be the drawings that my kids make for me.
Maricris Luzuriaga Alvarez, mother
The things that I treasure and hold close to my heart are the thoughtfulness and love of my four wonderful boys. The letters, cards, awards, drawings or anything they give me are posted around my room as a constant reminder of how truly blessed I am to be their mother.
Charisse Chuidian, director of communications, Mandarin Oriental Manila
If it means one that I can’t do without, short of being addicted to it, it would be my BlackBerry. It has all my reminders, contacts, e-mails, etc., that help me plan my day and keep me connected. It is a reliable alarm clock, the first thing I reach out for in the morning, and the last thing I check before going to bed.
Carina Guevara, businesswoman
My family members, with the exception of my sister, are all too lazy to take pictures. So lazy, in fact, that we came back from Europe with not a single picture. But now, the ones we have and the ones we create are the most precious things for me. I back up my back-up shots and post them in my blog and on Facebook just so it will be out there forever. They’re my memories, and life is just so fragile…sometimes pictures are all we have to look back at.
Abner P. Mercado, ABS-CBN correspondent
My friends, because I’m an only child; that’s why I treasure my friends like my own brothers and sisters. What I have now are friends that I can really depend on. Mga kaibigang taga sa panahon hindi ako iniwan sa lahat ng pagsubok at sa maraming nagdaang unos ng aking buhay. At mga kaibigang hindi ko din tatalikuran kahit kailan.
Ton Manlongat, businessman
This is completely non-sentimental but it would have to be my laptop. Life is all about the journey and my laptop not only chronicles my experiences through the photos and videos I’ve stored but it also keeps me in touch. It’s a means to stay connected with my business associates and lifelong friends who live all around the world. Plus I’d be bored without it.
