Charo Santos discussed the importance of embracing change and continuous learning in today’s fast-evolving media landscape.

"You always have to adapt to the changes as they come," she remarked in an interview with Korina Sanchez on Korina Interviews.

Charo stressed the value of staying curious, especially in a world that is constantly transforming.

"Di ba the world is not dull and boring, and it doesn't stay in this one singular situation, hindi ganun eh. It is forever evolving, 'pag hindi ka sumabay at hindi ka natutong sumabay, maaari kang maiwan," she stated.

Charo highlighted the importance of embracing every opportunity to learn, no matter what stage they are in life.

"I think wanting to learn and the thirst for knowledge should always be there. Dapat lagi mong hanapin na ano ang matutunan ko dito. Ang ma-aadvice ko is mag-aral nang mag-aral nang mag-aral. Maging bukas sa oportunidad na pini-present sa atin ng buhay. Technology is changing the landscape and it's going fast, ang bilis," she remarked.

The FPJ's Batang Quiapo star recently joined TikTok, a move she initially found awkward but eventually enjoyed.

"Nung una naiilang ako eh, sabi ko ano ba itong ginagawa ko, lola na ako ganyan, but you know, I discover na it's fun. It's nice to connect, maganda naman 'yung feedback."

She remains active on various social media platforms, including Instagram, where she shares trivia about her decades-long career alongside her TikTok content.

"I think we are encouraging people to be fearless, to be more adventurous, to be experimental. Huwag matakot, huwag matakot sa pagbabago. I think important 'yun sa buhay," she said. 

Early in April, Charo revealed through an Instagram video the humble yet powerful story behind the creation of Maalaala Mo Kaya. 

In the clip, the actress looked back on the moment the concept for MMK was born, which was thanks to a simple paperclip.

"It was in 1991. I was in a programming meeting. Our president asked me this question. 'If we will replace this program with another concept, what will you pitch?'" she recalled.

Caught off guard, Charo asked for more time to prepare. But the response was firm. She recounted: "[I said] sir can you give me 2 weeks? [Sabi niya,] 'Naku Charo sa television lahat mabilis. Ang mantra talaga the show  must go on. Hindi ito katulad ng pelikula na pwede mong igalaw ang playdate," she said.

Nervous and under pressure, Charo searched for inspiration and found it in the most unexpected place. "Jusko, ninyerbyos talaga ako. Biglang nakita ko 'yung paperclip dun sa mesa," she relayed.

Reflecting on its simplicity, Charo recalled: "Kinuha ko 'yung paperclip sabi ko. 'Ito, napasimpleng bagay ni hindi ito pinapansin, pero maaaring may mahalagang kwento sa likod ng simpleng bagay. Dahil maaring ito ang ginamit niya pambukas ng pinto nung tinanan niya ang kanyang girlfriend."