ni Julie Bonifacio @Winner | Mat. 15, 2025
Naibsan nang konti kahit paano ang lungkot ni Angel Locsin sa pagpanaw ng kanyang ama na si Angelo Colmenares upon learning na may iniwan itong gift sa kanila ng kapatid niyang si Ella Colmenares.
Nadiskubre ni Ella na may nakita raw na green bones sa labi ng kanilang ama, ayon sa post sa socmed (social media) ng sister ni Angel.
Kuwento ni Ella sa kanyang socmed account na inilabas ng Inquirer.net, “In Chinese culture, green bones are considered the last gift from the deceased to their family and are viewed as a positive omen.
“The staff from Heritage Chapel arrived with Dad’s urn and something else. A transparent ziplock bag, filled with strange green fragments.
“‘Ma’am, Sir,’ one of them said gently, with a voice that almost sounded like awe, ‘We’ve seen many cremations… but your father had so many green bones. It’s very rare. We almost never see this in others.’
“Our eyes widened in surprise as we peered into the bag. There were so many — maybe fifty or more! Our relatives gathered around, murmuring to each other.
“‘It’s a good sign,’ one said, nodding. ‘Only good souls leave green bones. It means he was a good person, and now, he’s at peace.’
“Another added, ‘Some say it brings luck and protection to the family. In some cultures, families even share the green fragments to keep the good fortune close.’
“Suddenly, what felt like the darkest day became a little lighter. It felt like Dad was still speaking to us leaving a part of himself behind to watch over us. Everyone seemed amazed, as though Dad had left us a final message that he was at peace, and that he left us good luck.
“But me? As they spoke, my mind was racing. Quietly, I took out my phone and searched: ‘Why do bones turn green after cremation?’
“Science had an answer, as it always does. It was a chemical reaction — caused by metallic compounds or by antibiotic residues. There may be antibiotics that Dad had taken during those long days in the hospital, and maybe from the titanium in his ankle from that accident long ago. The high heat and the chemical make-up of his body — all of it combined to tint his bones green.
“Yet, even knowing science, I always believed that our Dad was a good person. I also couldn’t help but think of all Dad had endured just like his bones endured the high heat. All the pain, all the battles he fought that we never fully knew. Maybe the green bones were also a testament to his strength — to a life lived with discipline, love, and sacrifice.
“Just then, Angel stirred awake, her eyes puffy from crying. Someone told her about Dad’s green bones. Her face lit up, like the sun breaking through a storm.
“‘Really? Dad left us green bones?’ she whispered, her voice fragile but filled with wonder. Our brother smiled and nodded, ‘Yes. So many.’
“She was suddenly so happy and proud.
“For the first time since Dad left us, I saw Angel smile a small, gentle smile, but real. Like for that moment, her heart found a little piece of peace.
“I wanted to explain, to tell her about the science, but as I looked at her holding onto that fragile joy, I swallowed my words. I let her believe. I let her be happy.
“Because maybe, in a way, Dad did leave us a gift. Not just green bones, but a reminder of how much he loved us, how much of himself he gave to us while he lived.
“As they carefully placed the green fragments back into the urn, I realized that whether it was science or miracle, what truly mattered was what Dad had left behind in our hearts — lessons of hard work, quiet strength, and love that stayed with us. And for that, we were lucky.”
So, there.
ABANGERS ang mga kritiko ni former President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte sa initial hearing niya sa International Criminal Court (ICC) last Friday. Isa na d’yan si DJ Chacha na very vocal sa kanyang mga political views.
Post ni DJ Chacha sa X, “Finally Friday! Pero mukhang sa first ICC pre trial mapupuyat mamaya at hindi sa Netflix movie.”
Interested din ang mga followers ni DJ Chacha at karamihan sa kanila ang nagtanong sa comment section ng detalye ng telecast para sa initial hearing ni FPRRD sa ICC.
Sey nila, “Abangers na lang po ako rito sa X (dating Twitter) kung ano ganap sa pre trial.”
“Hahaha! Teleserye shot entirely in The Hague…”
“Korek po. Nu’ng March 11, sobrang puyat sa pagtutok sa live ng pag-arrest kay FPRRD.”
‘Yun na!
