Ogie Alcasid, may mensahe sa kaarawan ng anak na si Leila: “Keep going for your dreams”

Published 16 Oct 2026 at 3:42 PM

by Rose Dabu

4 min read

Ogie Alcasid shared a loving birthday message for his daughter Leila, encouraging her to keep pursuing her dreams
His greeting recalled a childhood photo taken just two days after her second birthday
Along with his encouragement, the singer wished her love, grace, joy, and peace
He also urged his daughter to be adventurous and trust in God’s guidance

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Ogie Alcasid shared a heartfelt birthday greeting for his daughter Leila, pairing a childhood memory with words of encouragement for her future.

In his Instagram caption, the singer urged his daughter to continue working toward her dreams. He also reminded her of his love as she celebrated another year of life.

“Keep going for your dreams anak,” he wrote.

The short message carried a father’s support for the things his daughter hopes to achieve. Alongside his birthday wishes, Ogie encouraged her to welcome new experiences and have the courage to take chances.

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His greeting began with a memory of Leila as a young child. According to the caption, the accompanying photo was taken shortly after she turned two.

“Anak, i still remember you looking like this as this was taken 2 days after your 2nd Birthday,” he shared.

That detail gave the birthday tribute a personal touch. The singer remembered when the picture was taken, connecting the occasion to a moment from his daughter’s early years.

Although Leila is now older, Ogie expressed that she remains his little girl at heart. His words brought together the affection he holds for that childhood memory and his hopes for the life ahead of her.

The birthday wishes themselves were simple and personal. He asked for love, grace, happiness, and peace to be part of his daughter’s life.

“I wish you love, grace, joy, and so much peace in your life,” he wrote.

Peace was among the things he specifically wished for her, alongside the joy of following her dreams. His message offered encouragement while also expressing care for her happiness and well-being.

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From looking back on her childhood, the singer moved on to advice for the future. He encouraged Leila to be adventurous and take risks, placing faith at the center of that reassurance.3

“Be adventurous and take risks as the Lord above will be there to be your guiding light,” he said.

Ogie did not name a particular dream or plan in the caption. Instead, his advice was a broad expression of support for his daughter as she continues making her own choices.

To end the tribute, the singer returned to the simplest part of his greeting: wishing his daughter a happy birthday and telling her he loves her.

“Happiest bday anak i love you,” he wrote, adding a heart emoji and tagging her Instagram account.

See Ogie's post below:

Ogie Alcasid, born Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr., is a acclaimed Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, and comedian widely celebrated as the "Ultimate Singer-Songwriter". He established a prolific career in the Philippine entertainment industry through his hit OPM compositions, iconic television comedy roles, and hosting stints on major variety shows.

In another report, Ogie Alcasid reflected on reaching his 59th birthday on Thursday, August 27, through a simple yet meaningful social media post. The singer-songwriter shared a selfie taken inside a car and expressed gratitude for being blessed with another year of life. He also gave thanks to God and briefly mentioned how he intended to spend his special day. His birthday message soon attracted warm greetings from fans, netizens, and fellow celebrities.