Dad we Love: Senator Sonny Angara

The best clothing stores for me are…
Uniqlo, Massimo Dutti. But anywhere in the mall, really, is okay.

The kind of music that I listen to is…
Indie rock. RnB. Pretty much everything except for country music. Right now, the kids’ music, mostly -- Frozen. (laughs)

The best compliment that I’ve received is…
That I’ve helped a lot of people.

My best recipe is…
I made a really nice guacamole once. I haven’t cooked in 10 years … 20 years, actually.

My shortcut to feeling good about myself is…
Music helps, food helps. Prayer helps, too.

My favorite place for inspiration is…
Anywhere. It’s more in the mind actually. No physical place [in particular].

My most recent purchase was…
I bought some artworks from Art in the Park last Sunday.

I have a collection of…
A small book collection on design and architecture, antiques and history. A few art pieces also. I used to collect movies, short plays just before I got married. Even old films. I have a lot of VHS tapes, unfortunately I haven’t transferred them yet.

When I want to indulge, I ______...
Eat chocolates, or chips. I prefer dark chocolate.

The TV show I enjoy the most is…
Entourage. Mostly sports, basketball . I like watching the NBA.

When I became a dad, I had to give up...
Late nights with the guys. I probably shouldn’t give details (laughs)

You’re a Filipino parent if you…
If you get together with your kids and your parents on Sundays.

Photos by Mark Chester Ang. Grooming my Elaine Ganuelas for L'Oreal Professionnel