Aiko Melendez on daughter's meaningful birthday celebration: “Your kindness is truly innate”

• Aiko Melendez couldn’t be prouder of her daughter, Marthena, who marked her birthday in a heartfelt and selfless way
• The actress-politician revealed that Marthena spent her special day with the children of Safe Haven Manila
• The celebrity mom shared photos from the celebration and expressed her admiration for her daughter’s compassion
• Aiko also reflected on her journey as a single mom, acknowledging the challenges and blessings that have come with it

Quezon City 5th District Councilor Aiko Melendez expressed deep pride in her daughter, Marthena, who chose to mark her birthday with a meaningful act of kindness.

The actress and public servant proudly shared that Marthena decided to celebrate her birthday by giving back — spending time with the children of Safe Haven Manila.

On social media, Aiko shared a series of heartwarming photos from the celebration, showing Marthena bonding with the children and sharing beautiful smiles. The images captured the warmth of the occasion and the joy it brought to everyone present.

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“Happy Birthday, @jickainmarthena, Today, you chose to spend your special day with the children from @safehavenmanila and seeing you with them fills me with so much happiness. Your kindness is truly innate, and I’m deeply grateful to the Lord for blessing me with a daughter like you,” Aiko wrote in the caption.

Aiko went on to reflect on her journey as a single mom.

“I may not have been a perfect mother, but I always try my best to be there whenever you need me. Being a single mom is no easy task, but watching you grow into a fine young lady is the greatest reward I could ever ask for.”

The celebrity mom concluded her message with words of encouragement and love.

“Enjoy your day, and never stop chasing your dreams. Some may take longer to reach than expected, but be still—know that God has even greater things in store for you, in His perfect time.”

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“I love you, Mimi. You and Andre are my biggest blessings!” she affectionately wrote.

Aiko Melendez is a well-known showbiz personality. In 2018, she received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in "Rainbow's Sunset."

As previously reported by KAMI, Aiko Melendez battles hypothyroidism but is recovering under the care of Dr. Roland Angeles. In an IG post, she emphasized the value of exercise and sweat detox despite a busy schedule. The process uses EMS technology to burn up to 1,500 calories in just 25 minutes. She also encourages followers to prioritize health and seek sustainable fitness solutions.

In another report, Aiko Melendez flexed her beautiful and pretty daughter, Marthena Jickain, to the public with the latter's glam photos. Last year, Aiko took to her Instagram page, @aikomelendez, to upload a series of photos of her daughter, Marthena, all glammed up. Apparently, the latter was attending her prom and got all dolled up for the special event, which had netizens gushing hard in the comments. In the photos, Marthena could be seen sporting a gorgeous, burgundy makeup look, which was topped off with a dark, stunning, lip look.

Source: KAMI.com.gh