Centenarian shares secret to long life: 'Always be happy'

At 103 years old, Lola Agustina Rodriguez from San Quintin, Abra, attributes her long life to staying happy and stress-free, along with constant prayer.

Rodriguez, the oldest resident of San Quintin, still has a sharp memory.

Despite her age, she can still recall stories from her past and even sew her own clothes.

Her favorite meals consist of various vegetables, but she says her real secret to longevity is staying happy, avoiding stress, and always praying to God.

"Always be happy, I always pray to God to help me, so that I will live more more years, [so that] I can see my grandchildren and their studies," Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez has been a widow for four decades, after her husband, who was a US war veteran, died.

She has two children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

While she now struggles with walking due to a fall, her grandchildren take care of her.

Her biggest wish is to help and witness the success of her grandchildren. —GMA Regional TV News