15 times Katherine truly felt like Tindeng’s cherished apo in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”

Liezel dela Cruz

Sometimes, when we feel most alone, someone unexpected, almost like an angel, is sent to guide us through our darkest moments. Tindeng (Charo Santos) is that source of comfort and light for Katherine (Ara Davao) in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>.” Through her presence, Tindeng gives the young Caballero a rare sense of love, warmth, and understanding, as seen in this Kapamilya Toplist of scenes from the trending teleserye.The real compassion of a grandmother lasts forever. Katherine isn&#x27;t close to her strict &#x27;mamita,&#x27; but she has found a &#x27;lola&#x27; figure in Tindeng. In one scene, she enjoyed Tindeng&#x27;s cooking of fried rice and sautéed sardines, a new taste for her. Curious, she asked about Tindeng&#x27;s family and learned that she has three grandsons. Tindeng shared that if she had a granddaughter, she would have loved teaching her household chores and how to be brave and stand up for herself—exactly what Katherine needs.Before that, Tindeng had already won Katherine over by preparing a special tinola for her. Katherine’s heart was so tender that she quickly accepted Tindeng’s apology after mistakenly thinking she was a thief breaking into the house in the middle of the night during their first meeting the previous evening.It seemed the universe had a reason for bringing them together: for the older woman to impart her wisdom to the younger one, especially on matters of the heart. In one scene, Katherine sought Tindeng&#x27;s opinion about a wealthy suitor her &#x27;mamita&#x27; was pressuring her to accept, even though she had no feelings for him. Tindeng&#x27;s advice was balanced. She suggested that Katherine give her grandmother a chance and get to know the suitor, as she might discover some good qualities in him.In turn, Katherine acts as the angel reminding Tindeng that goodness still exists in the Caballero mansion. When Bettina (Tessie Tomas) insulted Tindeng and accused her of stealing jewelry, which was later found to be misplaced in her room, it was Katherine who apologized for her grandmother&#x27;s behavior.No formal education is needed to be wise in life; sometimes, all it takes is experience, and Tindeng has plenty of it. When Katherine was deeply hurt by Bettina&#x27;s remark that her only role in the family was to increase their wealth by marrying a rich man, she sought comfort from Tindeng. Using a metaphor about the mangoes on their table, Tindeng explained that the most perfect-looking mangoes might actually be bruised inside. She had to speak in this veiled manner because Katherine’s grandpa, Facundo (Jaime Fabregas), had forbidden her from talking to Katherine.Until Facundo saw the positive impact their helper had on his granddaughter, he eventually agreed to let them converse freely. It seems Tindeng also found an unlikely friend in Katherine, the only person in the mansion who truly understands her feelings of longing for her family. On one occasion, Katherine took the risk of helping Tindeng visit her family in Quiapo by pretending she was meeting up with friends and going shopping. She insisted on bringing Tindeng along as her chaperone to make it happen.Katherine brought joy to Tindeng by making the visit happen. In turn, she was also delighted to see Tindeng’s place in Quiapo, as she found the area to be vibrant and full of life. She even joined in visiting the market stall of Tindeng’s daughter, Marites (Cherry Pie Picache).When Katherine&#x27;s beloved brother, Pablo (Elijah Canlas), passed away, Tindeng refused to let Katherine grieve alone. Her real grandmother showed little concern, as usual, but Tindeng was there to be her shoulder to cry on, ensuring she remained strong during this dark time. Tindeng made sure Katherine continued to eat, so she had the strength to face these challenges and take care of her health while mourning Pablo at his wake.“Wala akong boses dito sa bahay. Buti pa kayo naiintindihan ako,” Katherine confided in Tindeng during a time when her heart was heavy, as her ‘Mamita’ Bettina pressured her to marry Hesus/David (McCoy de Leon). When her spirit was weighed down, it was Tindeng who provided the comfort she needed, making her wish she had a parent like Tindeng. It was as if they were truly destined to find each other—Katherine filled the void in Tindeng’s heart and eased her sadness, especially since her daughter, Marites, wouldn’t listen to her.Will Tindeng be able to save Katherine from a troubled future now that everything is set for her forced marriage to David?Don’t miss an episode of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>,” airing weeknights on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/kapamilya-channel-livestream-12685">Kapamilya Channel</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abscbnentertainment">Kapamilya Online Live</a>, TV5, and A2Z.

Tindeng (Charo Santos)’s care gives Katherine (Ara Davao) the family she longs for in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”