Dennis Padilla receives birthday greetings from children

Actors Julia and Leon Barretto sent birthday greetings to their father, Dennis Padilla, who celebrated his birthday on February 9.

Dennis Padilla shared on Instagram his happiness in receiving birthday messages from his children for the second consecutive year.

Julia Barretto wished her father a good year ahead with good health and more blessings, to which Dennis responded expressing his love and gratitude.

Leon Barretto sent a short but meaningful birthday message, "Happy birthday Papa. God bless always."

Dennis expressed his gratitude to both his children for remembering his special day and mentioned their relationship is "starting to heal" after past difficulties.

He also vowed in 2024 to make an effort to talk to and see his children more often.