Veteran showbiz columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis has announced that she will retire from writing and will cease managing her Instagram account starting in 2025. In a heartfelt post shared on December 29, Solis shared her decision to scale back on her work and enter a semi-retired life.
Solis expressed that she was mentally exhausted and no longer felt the need to prove anything, citing her desire to step back from the pressures of social media and public life. “Salve, nag decide na ako na talagang hanggang December 31 na lang ang IG ko. Mentally tired na ako talaga at parang ayaw ko na talaga muna sagarin ang utak ko. No need to prove anything or be transparent on how I feel,” she wrote.
She further reflected on how at times, she felt her presence on social media had become somewhat intrusive. “Para ngang kung minsan sawsawera pa ang dating ko. Basta, I feel completely happy this Christmas.”
The seasoned columnist shared that she was one of the last remaining members of her social circle in the entertainment industry, and this contributed to her decision to retire. She acknowledged the emptiness she sometimes felt and emphasized that it was time to stop while she still found joy in her work.
“It’s about time I retire dahil ako na lang sa barkada namin ang natitira. I feel empty kung minsan at hindi ko na ma grasp ang mga nangyayari. Time to stop while still enjoying,” Solis said.
She wrapped up her message by expressing her gratitude to her fans and colleagues. “Good bye, and thank you very much for the friendship and patronage. All my LOVE.”
Solis has been a significant figure in Philippine showbiz, known for her candid and often controversial commentary in her columns and on social media. Her decision to retire marks the end of an era for many of her fans and the entertainment industry.