I got my own set of gifted children, maybe to the
eyes of the other they are not. I’m
happy that I was able to raise, 4 talented performing artists in the field of
music and arts. If other parents
concentrated on nurturing their children in the field of science, I opt my children to
continue their talent in different field of arts like music(piano , violin) and dance ( ballet)until such time that they chose
which art they really love and truly enjoy. My third and fourth daughter are now member of Ballet Philippines while my second daughter is a member of the USTO and MPO. My eldest is still teaching violin to other and a graduating student of UST taking up Architecture. Talents are to be nurtured that someday it would flourish and guide them in the future.
I was happy to meet parents who have nurtured their
children to be excellent on the field of arts and science at the recent get
together of the Promil Alumni Get Together at Makati Shangri-La-la. Nurturing giftedness
for a new generation; that the mission of Promil. Promil believes excellence
can be achieved with the right balance of proper care, proper nutrition, and
support from parents
The world has long been fascinated by
prodigies—gifted kids whose accomplishments at such a young age, shed light to
a child’s inherent talent, intellect and precocity.
In the Philippines, perhaps no other personalities
represent the concept and reality of what gifted children are than the three
who illustrated it via one of the most memorable television commercials of the
90s—Kiko Galura, James Flores, and Shaira Luna.
The Gifted Alumni: Kiko Galura, Shaira Luna, and James
Flores after twenty years
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Mr. Joey Ayala performs during the event |
But what has become of the three gifted kids
featured in the brand’s most prolific commercial yet? The budding poet? The
promising astronomer? The medical marvel?
First of all, they’re all grown up now and second,
their accomplishments as adults are just as impressive as what they were able
to deliver as kids.
The young poet, Kiko Galura, has an established
career as a publisher in one of the country’s biggest publishing houses. From
making words come to life in his poems, he now provides an opportunity and a
voice to other storytellers.
James Flores, who was known for his proficiency in
astronomy stayed within the sciences, albeit in a different field, taking his
masters in clinical psychology. From his love of the stars and their radiance,
he helps bring out the brilliance in every child through outreach programs in
music for children.
And finally, Shaira Luna, who was poised to enter
into the medical world, grew up to become one of the most talented
photographers of her generation. From her mastery of the human anatomy, she now
captures the best in human form with her photography, building a successful
career around her passion.
Was there ever any doubt that they wouldn’t grow up
to become successful gifted alumni?
It’s easy to assume things come easily to naturally
gifted kids. But it’s important to remember that it’s a factor of different
things that will carve out a good future for any child.
“A gifted child can be expected to learn faster than
other children, have more varied interests, have greater depth of feeling and
generally be more than other children,” explains Dra. Leticia
Peñano-Ho, President of the Philippine Center for Gifted Education
That said, one can only imagine how they have to
struggle with expectations and the machinations of educational systems not
built to support such young talent, not to mention the pressure it puts on a
child’s social development.
But environmental conditions, honing the dedication
to succeed at such an early age, as well as providing good nutrition, are all
factors that contribute to their development—and are all typically provided for
by their family.
To celebrate the current success of the gifted alumni,
Promil Pre-School brought back together the famous trio, almost 20 years after
their commercial first aired on national television. The brand’s heritage on
giftedness is further exemplified through their achievements and their journey
towards becoming valuable gifts to society.
Throughout the years, Promil Pre-School has been
encouraging parents to keep nurturing the gifts of their children. As we usher
in a new year, we encourage others to become advocates of giftedness as well,
Parents always envision the best for their children
–From providing expert care, to the highest quality nutrition, to supporting
their children’s interests and endeavors. Whilst some parents are deeply
involved in their children’s development, the idea remains to be unsupported
and uncelebrated by most.
In 2015, Promil Pre-School is launching their Gifted
Movement campaign, which is a movement to supporting and celebrating giftedness
in the country. The brand aims to spark interest and gain the commitment of
moms and consumers to take an active role in advocating giftedness and
nurturing it.
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