Netizens are delighted to see a video of Sarina Oceania A. Hilario getting ready for her first day in school on August 14, 2024.
Sarina is the daughter of Jhong Hilario and Maia Leviste Azores.
The vlog opens with Sarina modeling an adorable outfit: a white lace top paired with black leggings, a black headband adorned with two ribbons, white lace socks, and black shoes.
Her mint green backpack complements her peach-colored Aquaflask perfectly
In the video posted on her personal Instagram account, Sarina is seen interacting with her classmates and enjoying coloring activities.
Her sociable nature shines through as she hugs her new friends and shares her snacks with them.
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SENDING SARINA TO THE BARANGAY DAYCARE
Aside from Sarina being a pure ball of sunshine on her academic debut, netizens expressed admiration for Jhong and Maia’s choice to enroll Sarina in a barangay daycare center.
A netizen point out (published as is): "I'm truly impressed by your humility and down to earth approach to parenting.
"While many celebrity parents might choose elite, private schools for the kids, you've taken a different path by enrolling your child in a regular day care.
"This decision speaks volumes about your values and priorities as a parent, it also shows you value a normal, grounded upbringing for your child, and it's truly inspiring and refreshing to see someone in your position making such a relatable choice."
Maia responds with heartfelt gratitude, saying, "Awww!!! (face holding back tears emoji) Thank you so much for the kind words. [red heart emoji]
"I really don't think there is a perfect formula in raising any kid but the things you have mentioned are exactly the things we want to achieve for Sarina."
Other supportive comments Maia agree with include (published as is):
"Very Humble. kahit sa Day Care school po si Sarina. free tuition. practical na tayo ganyan din po ako sa mga anak. nag day care muna sila bago sa private school. be practical ika nga. kung matalino ang bata kahit saan mo sya ienrol. God Bless Sarina. smart girl"
"Tama po yan kasi sa day care, basic human relations or interactions lang naman dapat niyang matutunan para mas humble at mas down to earth hindi naman high academics ang ituturo, mga puppies ko kung tao sila dyan ko din ipa kinder"
"Napaka down to earth naman po ninyo mami despite Sari is famous but you choose to let her study in baranggay day care"
"Natutuwa nman ako sa inyong pamilya kahit kaya ka pag aralin sa mamahalin school mas pinili diyan lang muna sa barangay day care, tama yun para mas marami siyang makahalubilo at masa talaga."
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JHONG'S DECISION NOT TO RUSH SARINA'S SCHOOLING
Back in August 2023, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) interviewed Jhong about his daughter's fast-rising fanbase.
Sarina has been capturing the attention of many through her performances on Jhong's YouTube channel, where she showcases her talents in song and dance.
Jhong also mentioned that even as a baby, Sarina was already exposed to music.
During the interview, the Makati City councilor acknowledged Sarina's evident talent and charm, but shared that he and his wife have decided not to enroll her in school at such a young age.
The couple are worried that doing so might overwhelm Sarina and take away her enjoyment of childhood.
They believe in allowing their daughter, who was just two-and-a-half years old at the time, to fully savor her childhood experiences without the pressures of formal education.
Jhong kept his priorities aligned with Sarina and his family's well-being, taking a break from his work on Your Face Sounds Familiar and It's Showtime in April 2021 to avoid exposing himself to COVID-19.
"Meron kasing bata na alam mo, kapag may naramdaman ang bata, hindi siya nakakapagsalita," he explained.
"Pinag-isipan ko ito, hindi ako nakatulog. Pero itong desisyon po na ito, talagang inisip ko talaga yung anak ko.
"Gusto kong malaman niya paglaki niya, kaya ko ginawa yun dahil mahal ko siya."
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