Remembering my Lola Rose and her love for Tanggol And FPJ’s Batang Quiapo

November 28, 2024 , 05:09 PM

By Faye Pablo, TV5 Digital

I used to think I was my grandmother’s favorite grandchild. But every weeknights at 8 PM, I’m reminded otherwise—especially when we sit together to watch FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. It’s not me who holds that special place in her heart. Ang paboritong apo ni lola ay si Tanggol.

The Coco Martin Effect

There is a certain charm to Hesus Nazareno Dimaguiba or “Tanggol,” that most senior citizens are instantly drawn to. Maybe it’s because of his close relationship with his grandmother, Tindeng (brilliantly played by Ms. Charo Santos-Concio), or his unwavering moral values like his devotion to the Black Nazarene and his love for his family. Or maybe it’s because the character is brought to life by Coco Martin, a self-proclaimed “lola’s boy,” who credits his success to his grandmother.

Coco often shares how his lola taught him to dream big and work hard, making his connection to the character he plays even more authentic. From his days as Cardo, to his role now as Tanggol, Coco Martin seems to resonate with grandmothers everywhere – including my Lola Rose, known as “Mommy Rose” or “Aling Rose” here in Sta. Ana, Manila.

The Daily Routine That Revolves Around Tanggol

Ang umaga ni Lola Rose ay nakalaan sa pakikinig ng radyo, habang naghuhugas ng plato o nagtitiklop ng mga damit. Sa hapon, pupuwesto na siya sa harap ng TV namin para manood ng balita, at aabangan din ang pagpatak ng alas-otso ng gabi. Sa oras na ito, hindi na siya maaaring istorbohin, dahil simula na ng FPJ’s Batang Quiapo!

Walang makakukuha ng kanyang atensyon, kahit pa long distance call ng mga anak o apo niya mula sa ibang bansa, dedma! Ganoon siya ka-tutok kay Tanggol!

Watching FPJ’s Batang Quiapo became a family bonding time for all of us. Noong tumagal, naging malinaw na sa aming lahat ang mga rules, pagdating kay Lola Rose:

1) Walang tatawag o bibisita kay Lola Rose from 8 PM to 9 PM, kasi hindi ka niya papansinin.

2.) Bawal ilipat ang channel. TV5 lang dapat, dahil magagalit siya kapag naka-miss siya ng episode ng FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.

Isa sa aking fondest memories kay Lola Rose ay noong minsang nawala bigla ang signal ng cable namin, at hindi niya napanood ang paborito niyang palabas. Malungkot siya buong gabi at kinukulit niya ako para alamin kung ano na ang nangyari kay Tanggol. Inabangan ko ang full episode nito online, at kahit patulog na siya, ay binigay ko sa kanya ang kanyang iPad na naka-ready na para sa viewing ng full episode. Hindi ko makakalimutan ang ngiti niya nang mapanood niya muli si Tanggol.

Kahit noong mga oras na hirap na ang kanyang katawan dahil sa kanyang edad, isa si Tanggol sa nagsilbing pampalakas ng aking Lola Rose. Noong pumunta kami ng ospital para ikonsulta ang biglaang pananakit ng kanyang dibdib, dalawa lang ang request niya – Gusto niyang magsuot ng magandang duster at ang makapanood pa rin ng FPJ’s Batang Quiapo sa gabi.

Sadly, hindi na muling nakapwesto pa si Lola Rose sa harap ng telebisyon noong araw na dinala namin siya sa ospital. She passed away the midnight of June 15, 2024, following a heart attack.

Naging malungkot ang buong pamilya, pero ang biro nga namin, “Di bale, kasama na niya si Susan Roces (gumanap bilang Lola Flora sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano), sa panonood kay Tanggol.”

A Tradition Lives On

In honor of our Lola Rose, patuloy pa rin kaming buong pamilya sa panonood ng FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. Bukod sa naging malaking bahagi na ito ng araw-araw namin, nakababawas din ng pangungulila at lungkot dahil parang kasama lang din namin si Lola Rose sa tuwing nanonood kami nito. Minsan nasasabi namin “Naku, kung nandito si Lola, galit na galit na naman kay Lena ‘yan!” O kaya naman “Matutuwa ‘yun kay Roda kapag narinig niya mga ganyang linyahan!” At kapag action scene naman, “Sigurado, pumapalakpak pa ‘yan si Lola habang nanonood sa pakikipagbakbakan ni Tanggol!”

Kaya heto, Lola Rose. Ilan sa mga latest na nangyari kay Tanggol:

Heto rin ang mga heroic acts niya sa mga nakaraang episodes:

At good news, on the road na rin po si Tanggol sa pagyaman!

As FPJ’s Batang Quiapo continues, I hope it inspires and strengthens more viewers like it did for my Lola Rose. For her—and for many others—it’s more than just a show; it’s a source of happiness and hope.

And to my Lola Rose, thank you for the wonderful memories we shared, most of the time in our sala. Your silya inside our house remains empty. Hindi namin tinatangka pang umupo doon lalo na pagsapit ng gabi kasi alam naming nanonood ka kay Tanggol. Salamat sa pagmamahal at mga turo sa buhay na maging kuntento kahit sa simpleng bagay lamang.

Hindi man ako ang iyong paboritong apo, ibibigay ko na sa’yo ‘yun. Hindi ko naman kayang bumale-balentong at pumuksa ng mga kalaban katulad ni Tanggol, e!

Mahal kita, Lola Rose!

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