Playing the flute to relieve stress, eating mostly fruits and vegetables and spending time with her grandchildren may be what helped this Palawan-based lola reach a staggering 118 years of age.
Born on Sept 11, 1897, Francisca Susano could be the world’s oldest person. Her records, however, have yet to be verified by international bodies such as The Guinness World Records or the Gerentology Research Group.
Here’s a copy of her birth certificate.
Susano got married at 14 and bore 14 children. She is now in Negros to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, ABS-CBN News reports.
Following the passage of the Centenarian Act of 2016 signed by former President Benigno S. Aquino III, Susano and other centenarians in the Philippines will be the recipient of a cash one-time grant of PHP100,000 and a felicitation letter from the President of the Philippines.
Currently, an Italian woman is recognized as the world’s oldest living person. Emma Morano, who is now 116 years, was born in Italy on November 29, 1899.
Susano and Morano should totally meet and talk about the good ol’ days, don’t you think?
