Dingdong on milestones and priorities

Dingdong Dantes on marrying Marian Rivera: ‘In God’s time’ (file)

Dingdong Dantes is still on a high after finally earned a diploma from West Negros University (WNU), where he took up BS Business Administration major in Marketing.

“Ang sarap ng pakiramdam until now,” he told Bulletin Entertainment in a recent interview.

Pointing to his diploma, he added, “’Yun ’yung nag-e-embody ng word na certification – it validates, it certifies that all your hard work, all the learning and the wisdom na na-gain mo throughout those years, ay nakapaloob dun sa kapirasong papel na ’yon.”

It took him some eight years to finish school but Dingdong was already able to put up several businesses along the way, notably an auto dealership and a KTV bar.

“Para sa akin, nabaliktad eh. Kumbaga, I did the application first before the actual theory. I have products now that I put (up) on my own, through my business and stuff, so ’yun ang ginamit ko na pag-present sa class ko,” he shared.

Dingdong admitted, however, that he is still a “work in progress.”

“’Yung natutunan ko sa classroom, sa lessons ko, sa professors ko, ina-apply ko ngayon sa mga maling ginawa ko sa mga businesses ko. Kahit na sabihin nating nauna ’yung application before the theory, pwede pa din siyang baguhin,” he said.

Knowing his priorities

Dingdong is planning to pursue further studies in the future. “I’m just exploring my options for, possibly, a master’s degree. But hindi pa ngayon. Magpapahinga muna ako nang konti,” he quipped.

As advice to others who are still dreaming of earning their diplomas, he said, “Kailangan malaman muna nila kung priority nila ’yun (education). Kasi ako, I believe that it really has to be a priority especially if you are capable and you are able, kung posible naman siya. Kasi it is really one of the most powerful tools one can use to explore the world, be it artist ka man, negosyante ka man… kahit saan ka pa sumabak, kung well equipped ka, kahit papaano, may mararating ka.”

As to incessant questions concerning marriage, Dingdong simply laughed and said, “In God’s time.”

“I’ve been ready since I’m 25, but you have to be emotionally ready before putting yourself (through) a lifetime commitment,” he explained, dismissing recent reports of his alleged engagement to girlfriend Marian Rivera.

Getting to know Maricel Soriano

Dingdong will soon be busy with his upcoming soap, “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real.”

“I’m so excited to work with a stellar cast headed of course by Ms. Maricel Soriano and Lovi Poe. I’m so honored to work with them,” he expressed.

Although admittedly intimidated by the Diamond Star at first, but was quick to add, “Ongoing adjustments ’yan and maganda naman na may ganun. It’s not good naman na instantly parang feeling close ako agad sa kanya.”

According to Dingdong, taping for “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” might start soon, making it impossible for him to plan a vacation with Marian.

Dingdong on milestones and priorities

Source: Mb.com.ph (April 01, 2014 at 02:19PM)

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