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Kapuso couple Pancho Magno and Max Collins have had such a memorable year that was both blessed and challenging. In an interview with GMA Lifestyle, the first-time parents opened up about how they dealt with the knee-deep flood during Typhoon Ulysses.

Pancho reveals, “Kami rin (naapektuhan) kami e, dahil nandito kami sa Antipolo. So, almost knee-deep na ('yung baha) sa labas ng house.

“I mean 'yung car ko muntikan nang malubog, ('yung) dalawang car dito.

“So, hindi ko ma-explain kung papaano pa 'yung iba 'di ba?

“Kasi ako, safe naman sa amin e, sa totoo lang. I mean baha pero mataas kasi 'yung house eh. So, ayoko talaga as much as possible magreklamo.”

“Alam mo 'yung basta safe si Baby Skye, nandoon na ko e.

“Pero mahirap 'yon. May ganun na kong (feeling), kinakabahan na ko, sobrang kinakabahan na ko.

“But 'yon lang talaga. Para sa'kin sobrang blessed pa rin ako. Siguro titingnan mo talaga 'yung blessing e.

“Kasi blessed ako na si Skye tumatawa dito, like wala siyang idea sa nangyayari.”

He also encouraged those affected by typhoons Rolly and Ulysses to try and look at the brighter side of things and be grateful for the blessings amid these trying times.

“I know it's really hard lalo na sa nangyayari ngayon.

“So, siguro 'yung pinaka-advice ko lang is always stay positive and parang ang pinakamahalaga pa rin is 'yung binigay sa'yo ni God na life, love…and 'yon lang talaga magpapalakas sa atin. Not only this year, but I think for years to come. I mean, forever.

His wife Max also asks everyone to continue being strong and faithful and to never lose hope that brighter days are up ahead.

“Huwag kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Everything will get better in time and God is always there for all of us.”

“[There's a lot] going on in our world now, but hindi naman tayo in control. So, 'yon talaga, lift up everything kay God. 'Yon lang magagawa natin sa ngayon.

“Pinagpe-pray naming lahat, na maging maayos ulit, (na) everyone's safe and healthy.

“Iniisip ko lang kung gano ka-sad 'yung nangyayari sa'tin ngayon.

“I just really want to pray for everyone out there and I'm so sorry that you're going through so much pain and I really hope that God lifts you up in those dark days.”

The Kapuso couple welcomed their first baby, Skye Anakin, last July 7 and they will be spending their first Christmas as a family this year.

They both want to keep an optimistic mindset as they end this year and pray that all our fellow Kapuso will still find reasons to be grateful and hopeful during the holiday season.

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