LIST: Local celebrities, personalities pen sweet messages for dads on Father's Day
Father's Day, celebrated annually, saw a flood of touching tributes from celebrities and public figures honoring the important men in their lives.
The messages, from loving partners to proud children, were filled with gratitude, admiration, and affection for their dads.
Here's how your favorite local celebs marked Father's Day with sweet words and even sweeter moments.
Megan Young to Mikael Daez
Megan Young expressed her deep appreciation for her husband, Mikael Daez, highlighting the latter's hands-on approach to taking care of their pets, Soba and Chia, and now their baby, Leon.
"Happy Father's Day to our dada [Mikael Daez] who is so hands on with taking care of Soba and Chia and now Leon. [T]hank you for being the support I need, even when I don't ask for help. Thank you for being the best partner in life, husband and father to our bbs, [I] love doing life with you!!," she wrote.
Marian Rivera to Dingdong Dantes
Marian Rivera's Father's Day post to Dingdong Dantes is a heartfelt tribute that reflected on their journey together, from their "sweet beginnings" to their beautiful family of four with their two children, Zia and Ziggy.
"I know you're destined to be the best husband and father. Thank you for being you! May the Lord bless and protect you and our family. This wonderful journey is all for Him! We love you, Dada!" the actress wrote.
Catriona Gray to Ian Gray
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray's message to her dad, Ian Gray, was filled with affection and gratitude. She playfully called her father "forever young (and baby faced) papa bear."
"So grateful for so much intentional, quality time with you and for your constant presence and support in my life!"
She added, "And to all the fathers and father figures out there, hope you feel spoilt and loved today!"
Pauleen Luna to Vic Sotto and Gene Luna
Pauleen Luna honored two significant men in her life: her father and her husband, Vic Sotto.
"Happy Father's Day to the most protective father ever! Love you, dad!" Pauleen wrote to her dad.
Likewise, she greeted her husband, telling him that he was "loved" and sharing pics of him with their kids Tali and Mochi.
Iya Villania to Drew Arellano
Iya Villania's Father's Day message to Drew Arellano is short and sweet. Iya told him she is grateful for the love the TV host gives his family every day. "Just how blessed are we to have you?!" she said.
Presidential sons to Bongbong Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s sons, Sandro, Simon, and William Vincent, greeted their father, whom they called "Pops," in a video posted on the former's official Facebook Page.
"Happy Father's Day pops. Thanks for always being there for me and thanks for being someone I can always look up to," youngest son William said.
Meanwhile, Simon said his dad is "the best possible father" he could ever have, expressing his profound gratitude for his father's presence.
Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro, the eldest presidential son, thanked his father for "teaching him what is right," and giving him advice.
"I couldn't ask for a better dad. I couldn't ask a better mentor and I couldn't ask for anyone better than you to work with. So thank you for imparting your wisdom to me. Thank you for teaching me what is right and thank you for all the sound advice that you give me which I really really do need from you sometimes," he said.
Miel Pangilinan to Kiko Pangilinan
Miel Pangilinan, the daughter of Kiko Pangilinan and Sharon Cuneta, expressed her love for her dad with a throwback photo posted on her Instagram stories.
Despite the lack of physical resemblance, Miel pointed out how they share the same eyes, were born under the same constellation, and have their birthdays close together.
She went on to share their similar personality traits like preferring quiet, low-energy settings, and eating every meal with tomatoes and sibuyas Tagalog.
"So it's okay I think I'm a lot like you in other ways. I love [you] forever and ever," she wrote.
