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March 7

Saab Magalona's Sons Visit Their 'Lolo Pop' FrancisM's Grave

Pancho and Vito apparently inherited their grandfather's showmanship.

Francis Magalona, a leading proponent of Pinoy rap in the 1990s, died on March 6, 2009 after a long battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. He was survived by his wife Pia Arroyo-Magalona and their children Unna, Nicolo, Maxene, Frank, Saab, Elmo, Arkin,
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February 8

Vilma Santos, Gary Valenciano Are Brand New Grandparents

Vilma is a first-time lola, while Gary becomes a lolo the second time.

Spending time with the grandparents is one of the best gifts for your little one. In fact, a 2014 study showed that adults who had strong, emotional ties with their grandparents as kids were less likely to be depressed as they grow
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February 3

Celebrity Kids With Famous And Doting Grandparents

Can you guess who their famous lolos and lolas are?

The birth of these celebrity babies made not only their parents, but also their grandparents, elated and grateful for the blessing.Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola's first-born child Isabella Rose, nicknamed Rosie and Peanut, made Luis's parents Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano first-time
Love & Relationships

November 15

4 Ways To Check On Your Grandparents, From Kathryn Bernardo

Now that their teleserye has ended, veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez now considers Kathryn his "very much loved fifth apo."

Kathryn Bernardo, who played the role of Ali in the Kapamilya television series, 2 Good 2 Be True, wrote a letter to her co-star Ronaldo Valdez aka 'Lolo Sir.'Her letter, which was posted on her Instagram account on November 15, the actress
Love & Relationships

September 17

Vilma Santos Gives Advice To Parents-To-Be Luis And Jessy

The supportive grandparent advises parents-to-be on the next chapter of their lives: parenting "Peanut" and still being loving to each other as husband and wife.

Vilma Santos has been the most supportive “momskie” to Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano, especially now that the celebrity couple will soon welcome their bundle of joy (a baby girl whom they nicknamed little “Peanut," btw).In a vlog posted on September 11,
Real Parenting

April 30

Science Proves Grandmothers Empathize With Grandkids

There's a reason why Lola always wants apo to be happy!

Ever wondered why grandmothers seem to have a magic spell for our kids? Like when they instantly know what a cry of a newborn means. Or how they know exactly how to calm down your toddler’s tantrum?In a pioneering study on the
Real Parenting

December 22

Charo Santos Doesn’t Spoil Her Apos: ‘Tama Lang, Wag Sobra-Sobra’

The actress and mom of two has four grandchildren.

In the family drama movie Kun Maupay Man It Panahon, Charo Santos plays a mother named Norma, who gets separated from her son Miguel (Daniel Padilla) after super typhoon Yolanda ravaged the province of Leyte in 2013. Norma then wanders around in search
Inspiration

July 18

These Lolas Walked Down The Aisle As Their Apo's Flower Lolas

"Hindi nawawala ang respeto at pagmamahal niya sa amin."

It truly takes a Village to raise a child. In a typical Filipino family, moms and dads often aren't the only ones who work hard to raise happy and healthy children. Lolos, lolas, titos, and titas, also lend a helping hand.So it's
Holidays

November 9

Disney's Christmas Ad Features Filipino Characters And Traditions

Everyone will be able to relate to its message about family and Christmas traditions.

With less than 50 days before Christmas, companies are starting to roll out their Christmas ads — and the latest one from Disney UK, which features a story on Paskong Pinoy, is already tugging at our heartstrings.The three-minute ad opens in the
Inspiration

July 15

Grandparents Perform 'You Are My Sunshine' With Their Apo

The quarantine helped this apo achieve his dream performance with his grandparents.

Grandparents are irreplaceable in our children’s lives. Whether our kids are still small or all grown-up, their lolos and lolas will still shower them with the same amount of love and affection.Because of the quarantine, some kids are still unable to visit
Love & Relationships

December 31

New Moms Need Their Own Mothers For Support, Says Study

Nothing compares to the love and support of our own moms.

They say this generation’s new moms are lucky — they live in the age of the Internet where they can get the information they need anytime and anywhere (provided they are reading from reputable resources, of course). There are also online mom
Preschooler

September 18

Why Grandparents Are Important in Children’s Lives

The connection between your child and her grandparents can benefit her in many ways.

Grandparents are huge blessings in any child’s life. Aside from being parents’ go-to babysitters and source of parenting wisdom, lolos and lolas help improve the lives of their families especially their grandchildren in more ways than one. Below, read seven of the
Toddler

March 31

Grandparents Childcare

It is just one of the benefits of letting your little one spend time with her grandparents.

Grandparents are essential to every family. They can be the glue that keeps families together, and they are a source of irreplaceable wisdom, not only for their adult children but perhaps even more so for their grandkids. And grandparents' unconditional love for
Real Parenting

September 9

Seeing My Parents' Joy With Their Apo Is a Gift I Treasure the Most

There is a special and irreplaceable bond between grandparents and their apos that is lovely to watch.

Have you noticed how different our parents are when it comes to our children? By different, I mean they’re sweeter, patient, and well, more lenient. They also seem to be at their happiest their happiest state when they are with their grandchildren.I
Real Parenting

September 8

5 Books That Show Lolos and Lolas Are the Best at Giving Love

On September 9, and everyday, let's not forget to remind our grandparents how much we appreciate them

It is said that grandparents have the best of both worlds because they can enjoy the company of their grandkids without being the ones primarily responsible for them. Some say being one is another shot at getting parenting right. Whichever the case may
Toddler

September 7

Time With the Grandparents Is One of the Best Gifts for Your Little One

Bonding time makes your child AND his lolo and lola happier and live longer.

New parents count themselves lucky when they can rely on our mothers and fathers to step in if ever they need help with the kids — that's a Filipino family for you. In fact, most lolos and lolas will jump at the
Love & Relationships

May 4

An Apology Letter to My Parents Who Take Care of My Children

A mom pens a heartfelt letter to the couple who has been there for her family since Day One

Dear Mom and Dad, I have always been thankful how you’ve helped us raise our kids while my husband and I worked.You’ve been there from Day 1 — bathing and feeding them, cleaning up their mess, playing with them, and taking them to
Real Parenting

May 2

The One Thing I Need to Help Me Stay Sane: 14 Moms' Answers

Motherhood is beautiful but it can also be stressful. Here's what moms say help them survive.

Our day, dear moms, is just around the corner—that single day in a year that we get to sleep in, pamper ourselves, have an adventure, or not worry about the kids. It's almost Mother's Day (May 13)! But, on days that aren't dedicated
Real Parenting

March 17

Why Toni Considers Paris Her Most Memorable Trip with Paul and Seve

This sweet moment happened for the first time while they were traveling in Europe.

For the Soriano family of three, summer can't come soon enough. Paul and Toni have big plans for the next few months, all of which are geared towards filling the memory bank of their 1-year-old son Severiano Elliott, or Seve, with happy
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September 14

Bianca Gonzalez On Yaya Drama: 'You Have to Intervene Talaga'

Plus, Jollibee honors lolos and lolas with new ad, see pics from Kapuso actress Karen delos Reyes's sexy maternity shoot, and more!

Bianca Gonzalez admits she's still learning how to manage her household staffFinding a yaya and being able to keep one are two very tricky things to do, and it doesn't get easier when you have more than one helper at home. The

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