| Tita Swarding | |
| Birth Name: | Romulo Barrameda Espeña |
| Birth Date: | 22 November 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
| Death Place: | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Other Names: | Tita Swarding |
| Known For: | Ooola, Chika! |
| Occupation: | Radio broadcaster, Broadcast journalist |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
Romulo Barrameda Espeña (November 22, 1952 – May 12, 2013), known as Tita Swarding, was a Filipino radio broadcaster and columnist who worked for the Manila Broadcasting Company-owned DZRH.[1]
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]
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]