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Tita Swarding

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Tita Swarding
Born
Romulo Barrameda Espeña

(1952-11-22)November 22, 1952
Manila, Philippines
DiedMay 12, 2013(2013-05-12) (aged 60)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesTita Swarding
Occupation(s)Radio broadcaster, Broadcast journalist
Known forOoola, Chika!

Romulo Barrameda Espeña (November 22, 1952 – May 12, 2013), known as Tita Swarding (lit.'Aunt Swarding'), was a Filipino radio broadcaster and columnist who worked for the Manila Broadcasting Company-owned DZRH.[1]

Life and career

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Tita Swarding was born on November 22, 1952, as Romulo Espeña. Swarding joined Manila Broadcasting Company-owned DZRH before it was shut down after the imposition of Martial Law on September 21, 1972.[2]

After Martial Law, Swarding returned to DZRH and resumed his broadcasting career.[3] Tita Swarding became the showbiz segment anchor of Balitang Bayan Numero Uno during the time of Joe Taruc and Rey Langit (later replaced by Tiya Dely Magpayo in 1992).[4]

Tita Swarding had a Sunday afternoon program entitled DZRH Showbiz Balita, which was aired after the station moved to Pasay.[5] Tita Swarding was also the Columnist of Pinoy Parazzi.[6]

Death

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At the age of 60, Tita Swarding suffered Emphysema and was rushed to the Quezon City General Hospital. He died on May 12, 2013.[7]

Filmography

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Radio

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