Muntinlupa mom gets P100,000 on her 100th birthday
At A Glance
- She sold vegetables and established a school
A mother who turned 100 received a P100,000 birthday cash gift from the Muntinlupa City government.
Mayor Ruffy Biazon visited Maxima “Ximang” Entila to celebrate her 100th birthday and give her the P100,000 check.
All Muntinlupa residents who reach 100 years old will receive the P100,000 cash gift incentive under City Ordinance 2018-147 and Republic Act 10868 (Centenarians Act of 2016).
“Nakakabilib si Nanay Maxima “Ximang” Entila—100 years old na, pero ang kwento, energy, at sense of humor niya, parang hindi tumatanda! (Mother Maxima “Ximang” Entila is amazing—she is 100 years old, but her stories, energy, and sense of humor never seem to age!),” the mayor posted on Facebook.
According to Biazon, Entila’s life experience included selling vegetables in Divisoria and establishing her own school.
“Ang dami niyang napagdaanan sa buhay, at bawat isa, may kasamang tawa at aral. Mula sa pagtitinda ng gulay sa Divisoria hanggang sa pagtatayo ng sarili niyang paaralan—hindi siya nagpadaig sa hirap. Pinagtapos niya ang lima niyang anak gamit ang kita mula sa eskwelahang itinayo niya (She has been through so much in her life, and each one has its share of laughter and lessons. From selling vegetables in Divisoria to building her own school—she never gave up on hardship. She sent her five children to college using the income from the school she built).”
When Biazon asked her about her secret to long life, she said it was being happy.
“Totoo nga naman dahil sobrang palabiro si Nanay Ximang—kaya masaya siya kakwentuhan (It’s true because Mother Ximang is very funny—that’s why she’s so happy to talk). It’s a pleasure and honor to meet you, Nanay Ximang. Stay strong and healthy po!” the mayor added.