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MANILA — Veteran entertainment columnist and actor Ogie Diaz marked his 56th birthday on Friday, January 2, with a heartfelt social media reflection on aging, personal growth, and life priorities.
In a lengthy post, Diaz shared how getting older has changed the way he approaches emotions and interactions with others. “Ganon pala pag tumatanda — namimili ka na ng ibibigay mong emosyon sa bawat sitwasyon,” he wrote. “Kung kaya pang ingiti, yun ang gagawin ko. Kung kinakailangang patawarin, patatawarin. Kung kailangang unawain, uunawain. Kung pwedeng pagbigyan, pagbibigyan.”
Diaz said he has learned to reserve anger for situations that truly deserve it and to let go of minor grievances. “Pinipili ko na lang ibigay ang galit ko sa deserving ng galit ko. Hindi yung maliit na bagay, gagawing big deal. Magtututungayaw. Wa na,” he added.
He also reflected on friendships, noting that as he grows older, he values quality over quantity. “Konti lang, sapat na. Sila yung mga kaibigang gusto mong makita at makasama araw-araw kasi magaan lang, walang nega. At hindi puro problema ang idinudulog sa yo,” Diaz said.
Diaz emphasized that he no longer feels pressured to prove himself. “Wala naman na akong dapat pang patunayan. Na-experience ko na lahat — hirap, pagod, struggle sa career hanggang sa maabot ko yung goal ko, tama na yon,” he wrote.
He also expressed excitement in mentoring aspiring artists, saying it gives him purpose as he balances mental, emotional, and physical health.
“Dahil ang goal ko ay kaya ko pang alagaan ang apo ko sa tuhod,” he added.