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Sa mga Katolikong Kristiyano, ang Pasko ay “celebration of the Savior Jesus Christ”.
Ito rin ay panahon ng pagmamahalan at pagbibigayan.
Ikaw, anong regalo ang gusto mong matanggap ngayong Christmas?
Sa isinagawang Veritas Truth Survey (VTS) sa 1,200 respondent nationwide na may petsang November 1-30, 2022, mayorya sa mga Filipino ang gustong makatanggap ng “ Gift in Cash” (GC) na regalo ngayong kapaskuhan.
Lumabas sa VTS na 38-percent ng mga Filipino ang nagnanais na makatanggap ng GC, 32-percent ang “Gift in Kind”, 22-porsiyento naman ang nagsabing cash o kind habang 8-porsiyento ang undecided.
Inihayag ni VTS head Bro.Clifford Sorita na 39-percent ng babaeng respondents ang nagnanais na makatanggap ng cash gifts habang 37-percent sa mga lalaki.
Nilinaw naman ni Fr. Anton CT Pascual, Pangulo ng Radio Veritas, na hindi mahalaga kung cash o gift in kind ang matatanggap natin ngayong Christmas.
Ayon kay Fr. Pascual, ang mahalaga sa pagbibigay ng regalo ay pagmamahal.
When asked, “What kind of Gift they would prefer for Christmas?” 38% of the respondents preferred Gift in Cash, 32% preferred Gift in Kind, 22% said it does not matter (whether cash or kind) and that it is the thought that counts, and finally 8% were left undecided.
“Though there is a clear choice from the respondents. Still, the best interest of the receiver must dictate the kind of gift we are to give … be it a gift item or money. Always bear in mind that, ‘It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving’ (Mother Teresa). So, in the end, the amount thoughtfulness and love that we factor-in in choosing either GIFT or CASH would reveal the true value of the gift we are to give” (Fr. Anton CT Pascual, President, Radio Veritas).
Bro. Clifford Sorita (VTS Head) further shares that though both Male and Female responders likewise prefer Cash Gifts more female respondents at 39% versus 37% male respondents preferred cash for their Christmas Gift. 32% Male and 33% Female preferred Gift in Kind; 27% Male and 18% Female said it does not matter (whether cash or kind) and that it is the thought that counts, and finally 4% Male and 10% Female respondents were left undecided.
When analyzed by Age, Teenagers (ages 13-20 years old) at 58% preferred Gift in Kind, 17% for Gift in Cash, 17% likewise said it does not matter (whether cash or kind) and that it is the thought that counts, and lastly 8% were left undecided; For Young Adults (ages 21-39 years old) 53% preferred Gift in Cash, 25% for Gift in Kind, 15% said it does not matter (whether cash or kind) and that it is the thought that counts, and finally 7% were left undecided; For Adults (ages 40-60 years old) 35% each preferred Gift in Cash and in Kind, 27% said it does not matter (whether cash or kind) and that it is the thought that counts, and 3% were left undecided; To finish, for Elderly respondents (ages 61 and above) 34% preferred Gift in Cash, 31% for Gift in Kind, 23% said it does not matter (whether cash or kind) and that it is the thought that counts, and finally 12% were left undecided;
“The better people know each other, in terms of values, personality, humor and hopes, the more special and subtle they can be in choosing the perfect gift. A perfect gift is the one the recipient really wants, enjoys and appreciates, and possibly would not buy for him or herself. In short, ideal gifts are those that are still treasured after many years. The perfect gift is wanted, needed, deserved and appreciated. It has to be very thoughtfully and carefully chosen.”
