Lolos fight in Aloguinsan: one lands in jail, another one in hospital

Paul Lauro 06/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 78-year-old man may spend some time in jail after he hacked and wounded his 70-year-old neighbor in Purok 5, Barangay Bonbon, Aloguinsan town in southwestern Cebu on Monday, June 24. Authorities on…

Falling in love with radio, again

Angelica D. Mitra - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2023

I grew up listening to the radio. Not just any radio—but a huge stereo with dual speakers and cassette slots that was very much loved and cherished by my grandfather. I have vivid memories of coming home…

The many faces of grief

Anna Cristina Tuazon - @inquirerdotnet 12/15/2022

People sometimes ask me whether their grief is normal. Most worry that they’ve been grieving too long; others get concerned that they might not be feeling as strongly as they should. I assure them that there is…

Lolo killed, 11 others injured in Sogod, Cebu accident

Paul Lauro, Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/30/2022

(UPDATED) CEBU CITY, Philippines — A senior citizen died after his house was rammed by a bus involved in a five-vehicle smashup along the national road in Barangay Liki in Sogod town on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.…

The weight of grief

Ava Arnejo - @inquirerdotnet 10/26/2022

The night my Lolo Eddie died, I made an excuse that I had to buy a watch just so I could get away from bedside duty. I never felt particularly close to him or any of my…

A lolo from Alcoy, Cebu celebrates his 100th birthday

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 10/03/2022

  CEBU, Philippines— A lolo from Alcoy, Cebu celebrated his100th birthday on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Centenarian Leodegario “Lolo D” Henson Labastida was born in Malitbog, Southern Leyte in the year 1922. Lolo D is a retired…

Isko Moreno isa nang ganap na lolo, may apo na kay Joaquin Domagoso

Reggee Bonoan 06/26/2022

PINASABOG na nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa kanilang radio program na “Cristy Ferminute” na lolo na si Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. Bungad ng online host at batikang manunulat, “lolo na po si Mayor Isko…

Lolo from Barangay Suba collapses, dies after casting vote

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An elderly man died shortly after he was able to cast his vote at the Pasil Elementary School in Cebu City at around 10:34 a.m. today, May 13. Wesley Yñigo, operations chief of…

With ‘lolo’ as his idol, young Pagnanawon starting to make a name… in swimming

Zena V. Magto 09/03/2018

  Sometimes, it’s a bit difficult being a descendant of a family known for its winning tradition in a certain sport. Take for example nine-year-old Van Wincy Pagnanawon. He is the son of known Cebuano cyclist Jaybob…

DSWD starts home delivery of social pension

PR 11/03/2016

Lola Julita Plarisan, Lolo Celestino Vaflor and Lolo Emiliano Masayon of Barangay Sto. Niño, Toledo City were all happy when they received the social pension from the Department of Social Welfare and Development through door-to-door delivery. Social…

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