Wouldn’t it be enlightening if somebody reveals the secret to happiness? As the year 2012 begins to unfold, a hundred-year old man in the name of Lolo Mario finally did.
This unraveling he does in a heartfelt encounter with his newborn great grandchild, Maya. As he meets her for the first time, their disparate timelines are bridged by the wisdom of Lolo Mario’s advice to Maya. His words, albeit simple, have the power and depth that 100 years of life and experience can muster. They are words that reverberate, no matter if merely whispered:
“Hanapin mo kung ano ang magpapasaya sa iyo.
(Go find what makes you happy.)Napakabilis ng panahon. Huwag mong sasayangin sa mga walang kabuluhang bagay.
(Time passes by so quickly. Don’t waste it on nonsense.)
Sa haba ng buhay ko, nagpapasalamat ako sa bawat sandaling nakasama ang mga kaibigan at pamilya.
(Looking back on all my years, what I am most grateful for are all the moments I shared with friends and family)
Lolo Mario’s journey is the journey of every Filipino. It mirrors our unwavering pursuit for true joy shared with no less than the people we cherish the most. It is a testament to our commitment to always rise above life’s hurdles and walk on with an optimistic heart.
And through all these, throughout the last 100 years, there is the refreshing fuel that uplifts our body and spirit, Coca-Cola. Not only has it stood witness to every generation’s unique way of finding happiness in the face of insurmountable challenges, the Filipinos have also chosen it and made it an important part of every mealtime, every home, every occasion, and yes, amazingly, everyday. Truly, there is a heartfelt story of happiness that lies within each of us. And on its 100th year, Coca-Cola couldn’t be any more grateful.
Through Lolo Mario’s introspective story of a magical encounter between two generations divided by 100 long years, Coca-Cola celebrates a life that looks back at the past and looks ahead to a future that holds so much promise of happiness. For after all, in Lolo Mario’s own words: Pinanganak ka para maging maligaya. (Happiness is our birthright.) Coca-Cola. Salamat sa 100 Taon ng Saya. Ituloy ang Happiness!
