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"Paano Ba 'To?!" Podcast Episode: Bianca Gonzalez Chats With Charo Santos-Concio

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"Paano Ba 'To?!" Podcast Episode: Bianca Gonzalez Chats With Charo Santos-Concio 

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745416374740491894530_705627518589002_3592436727798024777_n (1).jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @iamsuperbianca</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Ahead of the premiere of the iconic Filipino drama anthology <strong><em>Maalaala Mo Kaya</em></strong>’s new season, its host <strong>Charo Santos-Concio </strong>was featured in <strong>Bianca Gonzalez-Inta</strong><strong>l</strong>&#x27;s podcast, <strong><em>Paano Ba ’To?!</em></strong></p><p>Bianca shared that she previously asked Charo to be among the guests for her podcast’s special series called “Legends Only” a few years ago, but the media icon politely declined because she said she doesn’t consider herself a “legend.” </p><p>“I’m an ordinary mortal just having fun and following the desires of her heart, and just giving her best,” Charo humbly told Bianca.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PWrttwMJMco?si=1VVApmjHnjMDLVYl" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The opportunity for this type of content collaboration presented itself once again as <strong><em></em></strong><em></em><em>MMK</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong>—a show that has been sharing real-life Filipino stories for over three decades now—returns as a limited series on April 24. Slated for 13 episodes, <em>MMK</em> will continue to share compelling real-life stories of Filipinos, including <em></em><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/2/24/the-voice-us-season-26-winner-sofronio-vasquez-is-the-new-star-magic-artist-1815" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Voice USA</em> Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez</a><em></em><strong></strong>.</p><p>In <em>Paano Ba ’To?!</em>’s episode, titled “<strong>A Masterclass on Navigating Life</strong>,” Bianca shared a curated selection of quotes from renowned personalities and asked Charo for her thoughts and beliefs about the statements.</p><div><strong>Here are some of the inspiring, quotable quotes of Charo Santos-Concio from that insightful episode:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745416621238491415431_693146379874094_6782795466468467046_n.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @iamsuperbianca</span></span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>On dreaming big and aiming high vs. being content</strong></div><p>“I think it depends on your stage in life. When you’re young, there’s so much to look forward to. So many years ahead of you. So you aim high. You dream, you soar, and make sure you’re very clear about your goals.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>On leadership and embracing a take-charge attitude</strong></div><p>“In times of crisis, the leader in you has to step up to the plate, and you take charge… Eventually, you gain the confidence… ‘<em>Kaya ko ’to!</em>,’ ‘<em>Kinaya ko ’to</em>!,’ ‘<em>Ah, kakayanin ko ito</em>.’ Until you get that attitude, ‘<em>Kakayanin ko ’to!</em>’ <em>Wala akong tatalikuran</em>. Don’t be a quitter.” </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>On finding the balance in life</strong></div><p>“Alam mo yung values, you stand on, and then you listen to your heart. I think that’s a good combination to guide you in life. <em>Alam mo kung saan ka nakatayo</em>. ‘What are the non-negotiables for me? What are my boundaries?’ <em>Kung sigurado ka du’n,</em> <em>na</em>-define <em>mo ’yun</em>, in instances where sometimes you go through periods of self-doubt, or <em>hindi mo sigurado</em>, ‘Do I turn left? Or, do I turn right? Or, do I go straight?’ You always have to, I think, have that stillness. Practice that stillness. Be reflective. Listen hard to what your heart is saying.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745416800918491456282_669548632391622_222462842549774151_n.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @iamsuperbianca</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>On one controlling his own destiny vs. how life happens while one is busy making other plans</strong></div><p>“At the end of the day, you make the decisions. You choose what you want for your life. Nobody else will do that for you. However… it’s when you go with the flow, that’s when you discover life <em>e</em> and then you choose… The choices you make, the decisions that you make will define your destiny.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>On following one’s passion vs. doing what one is good at</strong></div><p>“Follow your passion. When you follow your passion, you do everything. You give your best, and you’re happy no matter how tiring it may be sometimes.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>On looking to the light vs. looking back at the shadows cast by one’s wounds in life</strong></div><p>“You can’t have the light without looking at your wounds <em>e</em>. And I think you should always aspire for seeking that light. But you have to look at your wounds, so<em> sa’kin</em> complementary <em>siya e</em>. You don’t stay there. You look at your wounds and don’t stay in the dark. Be sure to go through the tunnel and see the light, so forever look at the light. But don’t ignore the shadow. <em>Hindi mo makikita ’yung liwanag ’pag di ka dumaan sa dilim</em>.” </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745416981179491466246_18358580611146535_2932439705051120093_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @iwanttfc</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>On being positive vs. acknowledging life’s hardships</strong></div><p>“Make reflection a part of your life. One has to be reflective. You can’t just look at the light… take a look at the mirror also…. <em>Tingnan mo rin &#x27;yung salamin at tignan mo &#x27;yung </em>reflection <em>na nakikita mo</em>… You have to bring out that authentic self… Reflection is part of the integration of self… You have to dig deep, even as you are looking at the light. And when you dig deep, that’s when you see your wounds, your demons, the not-so-many good things about you, your truth that you cannot face. And it’s liberating. When you’re liberated, that’s when you see the light.“</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>On the victim mentality and the struggle of pulling oneself out of misery </strong></div><p>“You have to make a choice. You have to decide. <em>Ano’ng gusto mo</em>? <em>Gusto mong manatili sa dilim</em> or <em>gusto mong makawala d&#x27;yan</em>?<em> Tama n</em>a, move on <em>ka na</em>. But before you can move on <em>nga</em>, you have to process <em>e</em>. Others <em>naman</em>, they keep moving on—no processing and so they become quite dense. <em>Walang natutunan</em>. ‘Grow up,’ <em>gusto mo naman sabihin ’yun</em>. <em>Pero napakahirap ng manatili ka sa</em> dark… Mind over matter: &#x27;Despite everything that I went through, I am making a choice to count my blessings and to look forward to a brighter future.&#x27;“</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>On happiness </strong></div><p>“Happiness is a choice… It’s not the externals that will make you happy—it is what you feel inside you, ’<em>yun ang lalabas</em>. The externals will not define you, unfortunately. So reflection is part of integrating oneself.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745417265942490125049_18357236926146535_3140278810436254249_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @charosantos</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p>All-new, inspiring stories from <em>MMK</em> will stream 48 hours in advance on iWantTFC starting April 24 (Thursday). iWantTFC is now also available via Chromecast and AirPlay.</p><p>MMK will also air on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z every Saturday from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, starting April 26.</p><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Lead photo from <strong>@iamsuperbianca</strong></p>

<p>"Maalaala Mo Kaya" host Charo Santos-Concio shared inspiring insights and words of wisdom in this "Masterclass on Navigating Life." </p>

"Maalaala Mo Kaya" host Charo Santos-Concio shared inspiring insights and words of wisdom in this "Masterclass on Navigating Life."

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9 of Charo Santos-Concio's Quotable Quotes From Bianca Gonzalez's 'Paano Ba 'To?!' Podcast Episode

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