A love that has been tested by time and trials — this is what Lolo David Sr. and Lola Monica Lapastora have shared in the last 60 years as husband and wife.
David, 102, and Monica Lapastora, 94, tied the knot at St. Clements Church in La Paz, Iloilo City on June 17, 1956. They have six children.
During Elderly Filipino Week (the first week of October), they were recently recognized as the Oldest Living Couple in Iloilo City .
David used to work as a cook for a shipping line company during his younger years, while Monica took care of their children while he was away.
Eventually, David worked for the Fire department, then at the Engineering’s Office at the Iloilo City Hall, before serving as village chief of Brgy. San Nicolas Lapaz, Iloilo City for 25 years.
The couple’s children describe David as a hardworking man and a good provider. Whenever there was conflict, it was he who wooed their mother Monica.
The Lapastoras are healthy and are not taking any maintenance medication, only vitamins. Their usual diet include vegetables and fish. They also don’t have any vices.
This story first appeared on ABS-CBN News Online and is republished with permission.
