Flowers, heartfelt messages, and quality time with loved ones filled social media feeds as local stars marked Mother’s Day in their own special ways this year.
From intimate family gatherings to touching tributes for moms, wives, and soon-to-be mothers, many Filipino celebrities took a moment to celebrate the women who continue to shape their lives both on and off screen.
Read on to see how celebrities celebrated the occasion:
Coleen Garcia
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It was a triple celebration for Coleen Garcia as she decided to mark the occasion with her own mom and her husband Billy Crawford’s mother.
“Thank you for loving us, guiding us, and for still giving us all of you even now that we’ve grown up. Our children are incredibly blessed to have you as their Lala and Grandma,” she captioned her post, which showed pictures of their whole family together.
“Thank you for always being there for them, and for us! You both show us every day that a mother’s work is never truly finished, but it is also the most rewarding,” she added.
Coleen is a mom to her two sons, Amari and Austin.
Sharon Cuneta
A sweet and simple surprise awaited Sharon Cuneta this Mother’s Day, thanks to her family’s thoughtful effort.
The Megastar shared that her husband Sen. Kiko Pangilinan and her son Miguel made a morning trip to Tagaytay to pick out flowers for her and buy ingredients for some of her favorite dishes.
Apart from Miguel, Sharon has two other children with the senator: Frankie and Miel Pangilinan. She also shares her first child, KC Concepcion, with her former partner Gabby Concepcion.
Jessy Mendiola
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Jessy Mendiola made a loving tribute about motherhood as she shared a heartfelt message dedicated to her daughter, Isabella, whom she shares with her husband Luis Manzano.
“Being your mom is the best thing that ever happened to me, Isabella. Motherhood is the softest, sweetest part of me. Every hug, laugh, and little moment with you means more than you’ll ever know,” she wrote.
“Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, mom figures, and soon-to-be moms. Our superpower is loving our little ones with our whole hearts,” she added.
Dani Barretto
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Now that she’s a mom herself to her two kids, Millie and Riley, Dani Barretto found a new appreciation for her own mom, Marjorie.
“As I get older and now that I’m a mother myself, I realize just how much love, sacrifice, and strength it takes to be a mom. And honestly, I’m just so grateful for the relationship we have today. I appreciate you more and more each day,” she wrote in a message to Marjorie.
“Our two hour facetime calls every week always gives me comfort. Thank you for loving us through every season of our lives. Through the good days, the hard days, the growing pains, and everything in between,” she added.
Dani went on to highlight how grateful she is to be loved, spoiled, and guided by her mom.
“Thank you for always trying your best for us, even during the seasons when life wasn’t easy. I celebrate your life not just today, but every single day. I got your back forever, mom!” she ended.
Robi Domingo
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Robi Domingo took the time to celebrate his wife, Maiqui Pineda’s upcoming journey into motherhood.
In an Instagram post, the TV host shared pictures of his wife’s maternity shoot and expressed how grateful he feels to witness this new chapter in their lives, adding that their baby is already lucky to have her as a mom.
“Every time I look at these photos, I can’t help but feel like I must have done something right to deserve this blessing. I am the luckiest because I get to love you through all of it,” Robi wrote.
“Maiqs, this is it. This is what we both wished for… and it’s happening soon. Happy Mother’s Day. We love you,” he added.
Sunshine Cruz
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Sunshine Cruz also highlighted how grateful she is to be the mom of her three beautiful daughters, Angelina, Sam, and Chesca.
“Being a mother is a gift I never take for granted, and I feel grateful and blessed to have been chosen for this journey,” the actress wrote.
“To my three wonderful and beautiful daughters, Angelina, Sam, and Chesca, thank you for being the greatest joys of my life. There is no greater happiness than knowing your children have grown into your very best friends,” she added.