Kobe Paras greets dad Benjie Paras with warm birthday posts online

• Kobe Paras took to Instagram to celebrate the birthday of his father, Benjie Paras
• He shared a photo of them raising their glasses in a toast, symbolizing their close relationship
• Another story featured Benjie enjoying a glass of wine, which Kobe captioned to show their companionship
• The posts reflected their bond beyond basketball and showbiz, highlighting the simple joys they share

Basketball player Kobe Paras took to social media to celebrate the birthday of his father, Benjie Paras. Through a couple of Instagram stories, Kobe shared moments from their bonding time together, highlighting the close relationship he has with his dad.

In one of his posts, Kobe shared a photo of himself with Benjie as they raised their glasses for a toast.

The young basketball star also wrote, “Happy Bday papa” along with a clinking glasses emoji, expressing his love and appreciation for his father on his special day.

Another Instagram story showed Benjie enjoying a glass of red wine while sitting at a restaurant.

Kobe captioned it with the words, “my drinking buddy for life”, further proving the strong bond the two share, not only as father and son but also as companions in life’s simple joys.

Benjie Paras, fondly known as “The Tower of Power” in Philippine basketball, is a former PBA player who made history as the only rookie to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season. He later transitioned into acting and comedy, becoming a familiar face on television. Despite his busy career in sports and showbiz, he has consistently been known as a hands-on father to his children.

Kobe, who has followed in his father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in basketball, often shows appreciation for his dad through posts and public greetings. His latest birthday message adds to the long list of instances where he openly honors Benjie, not just for his achievements but for being a supportive and loving parent.

Kobe Paras is a Filipino basketball player. He is the son of former basketball player Benjie Paras and actress Jackie Forster.

Jackie Forster is a Filipina actress. She is the mother of Kobe and Andre Paras, and also of three more children, Yohan, Jared, and Caleigh, with her second husband Michel Franken.

As previously reported by KAMI, Kobe Paras attended his first protest during the Trillion Peso March and shared the experience on Instagram Stories. He reflected on hearing the voices of protesters and witnessing anger transform into hope. While expressing his love for the Philippines and its people, he also condemned the corrupt government. The protest became a moment of personal awakening for him, deepening his understanding of collective struggles.

Earlier, Kyline Alcantara, in a candid interview on the talk show "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," revealed that she chose not to speak publicly about her past breakup with Kobe Paras out of continued respect for him and a personal philosophy of showing grace. Despite their eventual parting due to differing personalities, the actress described the relationship as a "beautiful experience" from which she learned crucial lessons, particularly about boundaries and self-respect.

Source: KAMI.com.gh