Alfonso Discher Tagle Sr., better known as Panchito Alba or simply Panchito, was a Filipino film actor who almost exclusively appeared in comedy roles. He was known for his swarthy looks and a prominent big nose, which was often the target of ridicule, especially Dolphy calling him "baboy ramo".

How did Panchito die?

His guesting in Home Along da Riles rated high and he was cast in Dolphy and Vandolph's movie "Father en Son". However, while doing some scenes for the film in October 1995, he suffered a stroke that left him comatose. A video of him lying incapacitated in bed aired on Philippine television.

What is a Panchito?

panchito m (plural panchitos) Diminutive of pancho. fried peanut seed, usually with salt.