SM Southmall celebrated the heart and soul of every Filipino family—our beloved Lolos and Lolas—with “Groovy Grannies,” a week-long ballroom dance celebration in honor of Grandparents Day. From Sept. 1 to 7, 2025, at the Atrium, Upper Ground Level, the activity welcomed grandparents and...
In celebration of Grandparents’ Day, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asked kids to share the special moments they treasure most with their lolos and lolas. Their answers are proof that the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is built on the little things, such as warm hugs, funny stories, and...
In the Philippines, it’s common to see grandparents playing an active role in raising their grandchildren. Whether it’s helping with school pick-ups, passing down family traditions, or simply offering a comforting presence at home, these moments should never be taken for granted. Registered...
Rowena Guanzon (X) Hopefully you showed some love to your aging grandparents during this past Valentine's Day. Because if you didn't, this X post from P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon may strike a chord and leave you in an emotional...
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...
Mass attendees on Sunday, July 23, which will be observed as World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, will receive a plenary indulgence. World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly (Catholic Grandparents Association) The Vatican said Pope Francis granted the indulgence following the request of...
The Catholic Grandparents Association of the Philippines is inviting grandparents and the elderly to join the Second Online National Conference for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 24 to 26 at 5 p.m. World Day of Grandparents & the Elderly (FACEBOOK) With the theme “In old age they will...
