Question 1209777
Let's solve this problem step-by-step.

**1. Define Variables**

* Let M be Manalo's current age.
* Let V be Velasco's current age.

**2. Translate the First Sentence into an Equation**

* "Manalo is 28 years older than Velasco": M = V + 28

**3. Translate the Second Sentence into an Equation**

* "In 6 years":
    * Manalo's age will be M + 6.
    * Velasco's age will be V + 6.
* "Manalo will be three times as old as Velasco": M + 6 = 3(V + 6)

**4. Simplify the Second Equation**

* M + 6 = 3V + 18
* M = 3V + 12

**5. Solve the System of Equations**

We have two equations:

* M = V + 28
* M = 3V + 12

Since both equations equal M, we can set them equal to each other:

* V + 28 = 3V + 12
* 28 - 12 = 3V - V
* 16 = 2V
* V = 8

Now, substitute V = 8 back into the first equation:

* M = 8 + 28
* M = 36

**6. Answer the Question**

We are asked to find Manalo's current age, which is M.

**Therefore, Manalo is 36 years old.**