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Karylle’s treasure

All the tributes will soon die down, the accolades will fade, and Dolphy will take his place in the pantheon of history.

And while the images of his wake will eventually diminish, we will remember the strength and composure his longest and last life partner Zsa Zsa Padilla showed. She herself said she was buoyed by the support she got from fans, yes, but also those especially near and dear to her.

And it is worth mentioning that it was Karylle, Zsa Zsa's daughter by her former husband, who drowned out the echo of the past to lend her mom love and support when it was most needed.

The forgiving daughter

Indeed, Karylle has always been known to be kind, sympathetic, understanding and compassionate. She has been described by those close to her as a generous daughter, sister, friend.

And Zsa Zsa herself called her first-born forgiving.

In her eulogy to Dolphy, Zsa Zsa thanked Karylle "for your acceptance and your forgiveness." Karylle was a tot when her mother gave up everything to be with Dolphy, just as the comedian left the Philippines to be with Zsa Zsa in the U.S. with "just the clothes on his back," as Sharon Cuneta recalled in her eulogy.

While Karylle seemingly refused to define herself by that incident, becoming a successful singer, actress, recording artist, and local and international TV personality, she demonstrated similar grace and forbearance when she dealt with one controversial heartbreak. She just moved on without an ill word against those who hurt her.

Without negativity

There has been a deluge of comments praising Karylle for being at her mom's side throughout her ordeal, without any ounce of negativity towards those who may have made life difficult for her. What mattered most for her, they observed, was that she was there for her mom and supported her.

Though life may not have gone her way all the time, Karylle has continued to conduct herself with dignity and with decency.

She is her own—and her mother's—treasure.

Editor's note: The blogger's views do not represent Yahoo! Southeast Asia's position on the topic or issue being discussed.