There are millions of “givers” among us and they are doing that while living the “best new lives” for others. They are known as “grandparents,” or the lolos and lolas, who now give most of their time to their families (especially to their apos or grandchildren), community, and church....
We all know, a grandparent to a child is like a fairy godmother who makes wishes come true. To a teenager, a lolo or lola is perhaps a mentor, guiding the steps to adulthood. On the side, lolo or lolo is a storyteller, passing oral history to the next generation. But to an adult...
A grandparent’s love is tenderness disguised in many forms. Practically every grandchild can attest to a grandparent’s selflessness and benevolence sometimes guised in rough demeanor. My brother and I were always reminded of how fortunate we were to have grandparents who looked after us. They...
Food is a universal language and its preparation, when done by an elder and a younger member of the family, becomes an activity that builds memories for the next generation. But more than just building memories, cooking together is also a way for family recipes to be handed down to the next...
This year's Grandparents' Day, the celebration is bigger, bolder, and bursting with more fun than ever before. Brace yourselves for a grand time with your lolos and lolas, promising unforgettable memories, heartfelt moments, and a whole lot of groove. Grannies Food Fiesta: Where cravings are...
PEOPLE FROM THE GOLDEN AGE The author’s maternal grandparents posing for a family photo and his paternal grandparents’ wedding photo What comes to mind when you think of your grandparents? To many, they are likely a symbol of strength, having powered through hardships over the decades to ensure...
We ask some to share they're most memorable moments this pandemic This prolonged lockdown has made us look at things differently. How we choose to spend our time, and how we look at each scenario has made us appreciate each and every single moment that we spend here on earth. And now that children...
With the ongoing pandemic and scarcity of available vaccines, senior citizens (mostly grandparents) and children below 18 years old have been cooped up at home for more than 18 months. EVERYDAY IS SPECIAL WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA Francisco and Silveria Tanganim spending time with their...
The legacy of grandparents COOL PLACE, COOLER DESSERT Little Quiapo halo-halo Many things come to mind when we think of our grandparents. It can be a carefree summer spent in our lola’s place. A day full of laughter courtesy of our lolo’s corny jokes. Or a journey to the past through photo...
Mario Santos presents baked goods and lola’s lessons with his brand Huntahan Many things come to mind when we think of our grandparents. It can be a carefree summertime in our lola ’s place. A day full of laughter courtesy of our lolo ’s corny jokes. Or a journey to the past via photo albums...
Plus, the perfect gifts to jumpstart their new goals By this time, grandparents have settled themselves into their daily routine, which consists of doing chores, surfing the internet, or playing with dogs, but most of the time, the idea of trying new things, let alone getting out of bed, could mean...
MB's Tula Para Kay Lolo at Lola online contest winners revealed In no time at all, after we called for entries to our online contest Tula Para Kay Lolo at Lola , was The Manila Bulletin met with an outpouring of poetic love. Grandchildren young and younger, from around...
