64-year-old lolo falls in love with 18-year-old woman

A 64-year-old lolo who has never had a girlfriend before fell in love with an 18-year-old woman in Monkayo, Davao de Oro.

According to an episode of "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," Lolo Romeo is a shoe mender who had decided that it's better for him to be forever alone.

It all changed, however, when he met Valentina, who is young enough to be his granddaughter.

"'Yung unang kita  namin, na-in love ako sa kanya kasi napakabait na babae. Sa sobrang in-love ko sa kanya hindi ako nakatulog," he said.

("When we first met, I fell in love with her because she is such a kind woman. I was so in love with her that I couldn't sleep.")

Romeo has a simple job, but Valentina admires him. She had three boyfriends before, but their relationships didn't work out because none of them had a job.

"Tatlong linggo siya nanligaw sa akin. Nagustuhan ko siya kasi binibigyan niya ako ng softdrinks at tinapay. Binigyan niya ako ng bulaklak," she said.

("He courted me for three weeks. I liked him because he gave me softdrinks and bread. He gave me flowers.")

"Sinagot ko siya kasi na in-love ako. Nagkagusto ako sa kanya kasi, una niya akong minahal. Okay lang sa akin kahit matanda na siya," she added.

("I said yes because I fell in love with him. I liked him because he loved me first. Our age gap doesn't matter.")

Valentina said Romeo is her "The One." Romeo, meanwhile, said age doesn't matter in love as long as your hearts understand each other.

Other people had things to say about their May-December love affair, but Romeo has chosen to ignore all of them. For him, all that matters is Valentina, as well as her family.

Fortunately, Valentina's parents are accepting of their relationship.

"Okay lang basta nagkakaintindihan. Kagustuhan 'yon ng anak ko, kahit matanda ang lalaki hindi kami 'yung makakapagsabi," they said.

("It's fine as long as they understand each other and treat each other properly. It's what my daughter wants. It's not our place to say anything."

Romeo and Valentina are currently living together. Romeo has also asked for Valentina's hand in marriage, but they are still saving up for the wedding.

Valentina takes care of Romeo and accompanies him in his job. They earn P300 a day, so funding their wedding is still a long way to go.

But they are not in a rush to start a family.

The couple recently celebrated their ninth monthsary. Romeo gifted Valentina new shoes, while KMJS shouldered their date so they can have fun on their special day.

"Ang pagmamahal ko, mananatili ako sa 'yo, magsasama tayong dalawa, kasi pinakamamahal kita," Romeo said.

("My love for you means I will stay true to you, the two of us will be together because you're the one I love the most.")

—MGP, GMA News