Oldest living Filipino in Cebu marks 106th birthday
Published Jan 28, 2020 12:00 am
By Calvin Cordova
CEBU CITY — The woman considered as the oldest living person in Cebu province turned 106th on Monday, January 27.
Lola Juana Lumaad Roble blows the candle on her birthday cake. (Calvin D. Cordova/ MANILA BULLETIN)
Juana Lumaad Roble celebrated another year of life as family members, close friends, and relatives threw a dinner party for her at the Grand Convention Center here.
According to the social welfare center in Danao, she is the oldest person alive in Cebu Province. “For us, we consider her a champion of life since she is the oldest in the province and she is still able,” said Lola Juana’s grandson, Jose Emery Roble, who is the president and chief executive officer of Roble Shipping Company.
In 2016, Lola Juana, who lives in Barangay Sabang, Danao City, northern Cebu, received P100,000 from the Danao city government, another P100,000 from the national government and P50,000 from the Cebu provincial government.
Lola Juana is the only one alive among the brood of seven.
One of Lola Juana’s 11 children, 64-year-old Dr. Nerita Roble-Alonzo, said her mother’s secret to long life was eating healthy.
“In her younger years, she only eats lean meat once a week. Most of the days, she eats fish and vegetables. She makes it a point to get enough sleep every day,” said Alonzo.
Alonzo said Lola Juana’s father died at the age of 104. Her husband passed away at 93 years old. One of her sisters reached the age of 98.
Family members are wishing that Lola Juana will live for more years.
“She’s not taking any maintenance medicine. Old age has affected her eyesight and hearing but she’s still able. Our wish is for her to live for many more years,” said Alonzo.
During the party, Alonzo asked Lola Juana if she wants to reach 120 years old.
The wheelchair-bound Lola Juana nodded and flashed a hearty smile.
Lola Juana’s memory remains sharp. When asked when her birthday is, Lola Juana quickly responded “January 27.”
Since 2010, Lola Juana’s diet included instant cereal, a nutritional supplement drink, and vitamins.
“Aside from having a healthy lifestyle, my mother is very prayerful. She’s a disciplinarian. She taught us to value education and made sure that we get to finish our studies,” said Alonzo.
Lola Juana Lumaad Roble blows the candle on her birthday cake. (Calvin D. Cordova/ MANILA BULLETIN)
Juana Lumaad Roble celebrated another year of life as family members, close friends, and relatives threw a dinner party for her at the Grand Convention Center here.
According to the social welfare center in Danao, she is the oldest person alive in Cebu Province. “For us, we consider her a champion of life since she is the oldest in the province and she is still able,” said Lola Juana’s grandson, Jose Emery Roble, who is the president and chief executive officer of Roble Shipping Company.
In 2016, Lola Juana, who lives in Barangay Sabang, Danao City, northern Cebu, received P100,000 from the Danao city government, another P100,000 from the national government and P50,000 from the Cebu provincial government.
Lola Juana is the only one alive among the brood of seven.
One of Lola Juana’s 11 children, 64-year-old Dr. Nerita Roble-Alonzo, said her mother’s secret to long life was eating healthy.
“In her younger years, she only eats lean meat once a week. Most of the days, she eats fish and vegetables. She makes it a point to get enough sleep every day,” said Alonzo.
Alonzo said Lola Juana’s father died at the age of 104. Her husband passed away at 93 years old. One of her sisters reached the age of 98.
Family members are wishing that Lola Juana will live for more years.
“She’s not taking any maintenance medicine. Old age has affected her eyesight and hearing but she’s still able. Our wish is for her to live for many more years,” said Alonzo.
During the party, Alonzo asked Lola Juana if she wants to reach 120 years old.
The wheelchair-bound Lola Juana nodded and flashed a hearty smile.
Lola Juana’s memory remains sharp. When asked when her birthday is, Lola Juana quickly responded “January 27.”
Since 2010, Lola Juana’s diet included instant cereal, a nutritional supplement drink, and vitamins.
“Aside from having a healthy lifestyle, my mother is very prayerful. She’s a disciplinarian. She taught us to value education and made sure that we get to finish our studies,” said Alonzo.