'Recognition comes second': Donny Pangilinan credits dad Anthony for life lessons

MANILA, Philippines, January 21 ------ Actor Donny Pangilinan commended his father, Anthony Pangilinan, for helping mold him into the man that he is today. The two Pangilinans were recently tapped for the newest campaign of Seiko featuring the Japanese watch brand's flagship King series.

In a statement, Anthony called fatherhood the greatest role of his life as it "underscored the values that truly matter." "It has taught me to be selfless and transparent but also true to myself," Anthony said. "You want to be the best for your children, but you also want them to know that stumbling and getting back up is part of being human."

Donny, meanwhile, continues to emerge among this generation's promising young stars, discovering new insights as he goes along while inspiring others the way his father does. "My dad always tells us that it is about what we can give others. Glory and recognition come second when it comes to being a catalyst for others to start their own journey," said Donny, adding that he wants to encourage others to become progressive members of their communities.

The young actor also reflected on the tangible gifts he received from his father, looking past their monetary value. "They symbolize my father's story and how it continues with me. It symbolizes the life lessons he has earned and how he passes it on to me, hoping I expound on it," Donny ended. Apart from Donny, Anthony, and actress Maricel Laxa are also parents to Ella, Hannah, Benj, and Solana.

Source: philstar.com