10 Reasons Why Tita Knows Best

She's the voice of reason, the ever-present figure at family gatherings constantly reminding you about things you already know but might have forgotten about—she's your tita. Here are a few situations that remind us that in life, experience is the greatest teacher. And your tita definitely has a lot of lessons to teach you. So, listen!

 1  She knows the importance of an active lifestyle.

Join us for Zumba later!

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 22, 2014

 2  She's the best when it comes to merienda.

I'm buying pizza at S&R. What flavor do you want?

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 23, 2014

 3  She reminds you to dress appropriately.

Huwag yan. Magpalit ka ng damit.

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 23, 2014

 4  And also reminds you to respect your elders.

Go bless your ninong.

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 23, 2014

 5  She always puts everyone else ahead of her own needs.

Hija, eat this para long life. *puts birthday noodles on your plate* *proceeds to do the same for everyone on the table*

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 24, 2014

 6  She's your #1 fan on Facebook.

*likes all the Facebook photos you're tagged in*

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 25, 2014

 7  She knows the most important thing you should do before a road trip.

Magwiwi ka na, malayo pa tayo.

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 25, 2014

 8  She knows your needs even before you walk into the cinema.

If you're going to watch a movie bring a jacket, malamig sa sinehan.

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) September 29, 2014

 9  She knows good work deserves an incentive.

Sige na. Sing for tita. I'll give you 500.

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) October 1, 2014

 10  She knows the ultimate secret to beauty.

Wag kang sumimangot, papangit ka!

— Titas of Manila (@TitasofManila) October 2, 2014

Show your tita you love her by giving her a copy of Life According to Tita this Mother's Day. Available in bookstores and magazine stands this weekend for just P175. Life According to Tita is published by Summit Books.