Norlito: The Best of Times

the best of times

This adorable little boy is now 40.

40. A milestone. A celebration – your growth as a person, the fulfilment in building a successful career, the realization of your dreams and goals, the highs of the adventures made and challenges conquered, the lessons you’ve learned along the way, the pains and scars that made you stronger, the meaningful relationships you’ve nurtured, and all the powerful and constant breakthroughs you’ve worked hard for yourself.

On your special day, we celebrate you. We celebrate the person that you are. The person that you are to each one of us. The person that is about to to chase more infinite possibilities.

Hi apo, happy birthday! Sana ay maraming kaarawan pa ang dumating sa iyo. Mag-ingat ka lagi. Ingatan mo ang sarili mo. I love you.

Inang

Sa pinakamamahal at the best kong pamangkin, happy birthday! Love you so much. Nawa’y pagpalain ka ng Panginoon, gabayan ka at bigyan ng malusog na pangangatawan at masayang buhay. Salamat sa pagmamahal, pagtulong at sa mga ibinibigay mo sa amin. Sana ‘di ka magbabago at ‘di magsasawa. My kuyakoy forever and ever!!!

Miss ko na ang mga kakulitan at kalokohan mo. Iyong pagkarga ko sa’yo noon maliit ka pa. Happy, happy birthday, kuyakoy!

Tita Carmen

Happy birthday, Kuya! You are the best of the best. Do everything that you have and want to do. Salamat talaga sa lahat.

Tito Joel

Thank you for being a part of our lives and supporting us through our journey. Lagi kang nandiyan para sa akin, noong pre-nup and especially noong araw ng wedding ko. Thank you for your abundant generosity and kindness with your gift, we are beyond grateful. We love you, Kuya, alam mo iyan. Happy 40th Birthday!

Aket & Bem

Vim, Sky & Jan-Jan

Happy Birthday to our AWESOME Tito Jerry! Kahit sinusutil mo kami, mahal na mahal ka namin, Tito.

Sa aming napaka-suppotive na kuya, maligayang kaarawan sa iyo! Maraming salamat sa walang sawang paggabay. Hangad ko ang tuloy-tuloy na ligaya at biyaya sa iyong buhay. Cheers to a longer life!

Sana masaya ka sa araw na ito at magkaroon ka pa ng maraming blessings. Ang tao ay tulad ng alak, nagiging mas mahusay sila sa edad. Kaya, ikaw ay naging mas matalino at mas wais. Happy birthday!

Jomen Je-ar

Tito, Happy birthday! I wish you good things, the realization of your dreams, and the continual discovery of joyous occasions.

Mark

Happy birthday, Tito. Today and always, the sky is the limit for you! I wish you a joyous celebration and the realization of all your ambitions no matter how lofty.

Karylle

Our beloved big brother is another year older. I wish you a happier birthday than anyone else has wished you.

Lanie & Al

Happy Birthday to my brother.

Each birthday becomes a little bit more memorable. As we become older, family becomes more significant. It’s crucial that you understand how much I cherish having you as a brother today and always.

Karen

Wedding namin ito and siya ang nag-offer ng free pre-nuptial coverage namin sa Ilocos hanggang sa wedding day. Napaka-generous ni Jherks, napaka-supportive na friend, and very thoughtful. Itong isang photo naman iyong pinuntahan niya ako sa Jubail K.S.A, nasa Riyadh K.S.A siya noon. Siya ang nag-cover ng isang church event namin. God bless you more, Jherks.

Numbers 6:24-26: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Elmer

Hello Tito, happiest birthday to youuuu!

Enjoy this special day in celebration of the most wonderful you!

Parcenet

May the light of the Lord shine upon you and grant you happiness on your birthday and many years to come. Happy birthday, Tito!

Ramses

It was 2008 when Jules and I met our kapatid na si Jherky through our kasamahan sa work named Alan. Panahon pa iyon ng Friendster and 14 years had passed but our friendship remains at lalong tumibay. Si Jherky malditang may sense dahil para naman sa ikabubuti ang kanyang pagmamaldita.

This was the photo na first konsente ni kapatid para sa aking pamumukadkad.

Naaalala ko itong kuha namin sa truck ng gulay at prutas papunta kami sa farm ng pakwan para mamasyal at mag-relax. Nilipad pa nga ng hangin iyong cap niya diyan kaya bumaba siya para kunin. Hahaha Ang saya at kung gaano siya ka-jolly diyan, ako naman nakatingin sa malayo. Hahaha

VinceHappy Birthday sa pinakamabait, gwapo at generous na kaibigan na walang iba kundi si Jherks! Stay nice and kind as you are. Stay safe and healthy. God bless you always.

Renz

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Kuya Jhe! Iyang pics na iyan ang napili ko kasi diyan lang medyo maganda ako. Lahat ng pics natin kundi stolen walang seryoso na kuha. Char! Salamat sa pagkakaibigan, ikaw iyong kaibigan na mukhang seryoso pero makulit ‘pag nakasundo na tapos ang sarap pa magluto. Hahaha Enjoy your birthday, Kuya Jhe. Miss you here, balik ka na rito sa Qatar para my mambully ulit sa amin nila Em at Deth.

Jo-N

This picture was very memorable kasi ito iyong binisita namin siya sa Jeddah kasi na-transfer siya ng work from Al-Kharj, Riyadh to Jeddah kaya ‘di ko makakalimutan iyang bonding namin na iyan. Happiest Birthday, Jherky! Sa hirap at ginhawa magkakasama tayo. Love you, wish you good health, and God bless. ❤

Wacky

There may be ‘tons’ of memorable photos with you but this one is definitely for keeps. You are the official photographer during our 2017 pre-nuptial photoshoot in Taal, Batangas. Capturing our best selves in a momentous pre-ceremony of love. We will ultimately cherish this day to forever as you portrayed a huge part for our matrimonial journey.

It was December 2012 since we instantaneously clicked together regardless of what others said behind my back. From then on, I tried my best to be a good companion, not only as a friend but as a sister too. Although we aren’t bloodrelated, I still consider you to be my brother all the same. So for someone as uniquely smart and charismatic friend who reminds me a lot of myself in so many ways, you deserve all the greatness in life and middle-aged privileges.

Happy 40th spectacular birthday to my brother from another mother! We’re locked into this friendship for life! We love you.

Rexcie

It’s an old photo of us, but I chose this because I knew from that day on our friendship would never end — habang may buhay! Haha!

It’s always a funny moment whenever I say, “ang ganda ko noh?” then you wouldn’t say a word pero iyong irap ng mga mata mo sa akin ang daming sinasabi pero walang pag-sang-ayon! ❤

Jherks, happy, happy birthday to you! May all your birthday wishes come true. I’m so grateful for your friendship; please do not change. Stay kind, generous, jolly, and beautiful inside and out! Love you, my friend, enjoy your day. I am looking forward to seeing you again, kahit pa every 2 years. Haha

Natatandaan mo ba lahat ng nangyari sa araw na ito?Last gala natin together, then sinalubong natin ang 2022 sa Croniche Beach at naging bahagi ka ng wedding proposal ni JC. Super thankful ako kasi simula noong nakasama kita sa UAE, mas lalo nating nakilala ang isa’t isa and lalo tayong naging close na dalawa. I am looking forward na makabalik ka ulit dito para more memories and bonding na naman tayo. ❤

Mahal na mahal kita, kuya. Salamat sa lahat ng suporta, tiwala, sa mga pangaral at gabay mo sa amin ni JC at lalong-lalo na sa pagmamahal mo sa akin na parang isang kapatid. (Iyak ako ngayon) Char! hehehe

CheHappy, Happy Birthday, Kuya! Wish ko for you ang more active and healthy lifestyle at siyempre patuloy na happy lovelife. I love you, Kuya!

binisita mo ako sa bahay at may pasalubong kang ibinigay sa akin noong galing ka ng Jerusalem, anak. Maraming, maraming salamat at ‘di ka nakakalimot. Ingat ka palagi at palagi kitang ipinagdarasal na maging matagumpay ka pa sa buhay. I love you, anak. God bless you always.

Teacher Naida

Ito iyong kakauwi niya lang dito sa Pinas year 2012 and I was a full-time missionary pa before. Umuwi ako ng Cuyapo para makita siya ulit kase sobrang tagal na namin hindi nagkita. Ako iyong kumuha ng picture kase sabi niya kapag siya raw malaki daw fes niya kaya ang chaka ko tuloy. Hahahahaha Love you, kuyakoy. Happiest Birthday!

Joseph

I love that you are still ‘My Jherks’ and after all the time of not speaking or not seeing each other, it feels like we were never apart. We just pick up where we left off. Photo taken on our Abra/Ilocos trip with the kids, Yns and Mama. Madalas kang wala sa photos kasi ikaw ang taga-picture. BTW, gustong-gusto ko iyong surprise visits mo and biglang padala ng food sa pwesto. Happy birthday, Jherks! I love you. I miss you.

Mary Yet

Happy birthday, Jhe! More birthdays to come and stay healthy. Ito iyong memorable na picture para sa amin dahil sa dami ng event at pagsubok na nagdaan hanggang sa ngayon, masaya kami na naging big part ka ng pamilya. Higit pa sa isang kaibigan ang tingin at turing namin sa iyo. Enjoy your special day. Happy birthday!

JC, Cyra, Otan, Cris

Happy Birthday, Jherks! May you have more blessings, happiness, and good health. I am glad that you became a friend of Len because even before I met you I know that you are a good person based from the stories that she told us. When I finally met you last April, I was elated because I saw that you have a beautiful friendship and that you will be there for Len. I thank God for another year of your life and 40 at that. Enjoy the next chapter of your life.

Tita Nida

Well, every time magkita eh laging greatest sa Marites kong ito. Charo! ❤ Perothispicturekasiiyong latest. Ang tagal ko rin kasi siyang ‘di nakita. I am grateful kasi isang sabi lang na magkikita-kita eh nag-grace agad si Jherks.

Happy birthday, Bok! God bless you always. You are such a nice person and a friend. God bless you always.

Bern

VerYour love for photography, travel, nature and staying healthy are the things I adore about you the most. We’ve been into places because you bring us together. These shared experiences deepen our friendships and how lovely it is to spend time together. You are always a memory of an incredible adventure. Have the happiest birthday and may you even conquer more fresh territories and crave more new experiences.

I don’t know how I got so lucky to be in this friendship. One day you just left, came back true to yourself, and then the next thing I know is that I’ve been honored to have such a beautiful person like you in my life whom I can call my parekoy. We have had each other’s backs for years and I wouldn’t have survived without you there. I love you for all that you are and all of the times we’ve grown beyond distance.

A very happy birthday to you, parekoy! I am hoping that this birthday of yours is extra special, exceeding all of those before. You are somebody that anyone would be lucky to have in their life. You are unfailingly there for all of us, come rain or shine. I hope you know how highly I’m grateful to have you around.

Jube

Iyong hindi ko makakalimutan kay Jhe ay iyong nag-club kami sa La Vista sa Intercontinental Hotel, Qatar. Noong pauwi na kami at medyo tipsy na, napansin kong nahulog ang dancing shoes ko. Sabi ko babalikan ko talaga iyon at may sentimental value iyong shoes kahit hindi kamahalan. Umandar ang pagiging “Father Earth” niya, agad-agad siyang umakyat sa 55th floor. Iyon pala, nasa kalsada lang iyong shoes ko malapit kung saan kami nag-park. Napaka-selfless mo boy! Wish kong patuloy kang maging blessing sa iba. Kailan tayo babalik sa Holy Land? Need ko na eh! ❤

May God grant you with everything that you wish for. Have a lovely and blissful 40th birthday. Rock on!

Noong jejemon pa ako at payatot na pumunta ako sa kanila, knowing we’ve been chatting for almost 8 months and nag-meet kami. Masaya kami noong nagkasama kami at masaya rin ako na na-meet ko sila. Si Halimau ay matanda na, magaling umintindi at mabait, pero masungit. Masaya kami dito kasi hindi kami nakapunta sa na-book na Enchanted Kingdom. XD

Happiest Birthday to you Halimau, masaya ako na nahanap mo na ang totoong special someone mo na si Kuya Anthony. ‘Di mag-aaway ha! Bawal masungit kasi nakakatanda raw iyon. Maraming salamat sa lahat na naibigay mo na hindi ko mapalitan at maitumbas ng kahit ano. Maraming salamat sa memories na naibigay mo kahit ilang araw lang, masaya na ako doon at na-appreciate ko iyon nang sobra. I am grateful to have you at nakilala kita.

Ito iyong pinaka-memorable na time na hindi ko talaga makakalimutan and I know he knows na importante ito na picture sa akin. Walang hiya, walang credit man lang sa akin. whahahahahah

Mackoy

It’s quite challenging to choose one great photo or memory of us together because there are a lot. But I realized that my favorite captured moments or memories with you are the times when we are doing what we both love to do together like traveling, hiking, running and having personal conversations in between. This photo is a reminder of that – ang dami natin napag-usapan about our lives, our goals, adventures that we want to do, pati na konting hinaing sa buhay while running and walking on Mt. Bulaylay.

Our friendship has come a long way – from being partners in crime at BNS to being each other’s constants. Thank you for being that kind of friend and for always checking up on me. I want you to know that you always have a safe space in me and that you’re the only friend I am giving license to bully me the way that you do.

LOL

The happiest birthday, Jherks! Sabi mo nga, maiksi lang ang buhay so do whatever makes you happy. Remember: 40s is the new 20s. Cheers to more blessings, love, happiness, milestones and adventures. ILY!

Happy Birthday, Jhe! ❤Wishkosaiyonalagikangmagingmasayaat good health. Ito iyong pics na talagang naglaan ka ng time na bisitahin kami kasi last day mo na sa Qatar. Salamat sa lahat, sobrang masaya lang mga memories natin kasi may kaibigan kaming handang tumulong at hindi humihingi ng kapalit. Enjoy your day and soon magkita tayo. We miss you. God bless you always. ❤

Jo-M

Time and again, we have proven to everyone that you actually don’t need blood relations to call someone a family member. Love and care are more than enough. You deserve all the hugs and blessings today, my Jherks. Happy, happy birthday! Love you much!

Gharette

Ito iyong mga panahon na bago pa lang tayo nagkakilala pero naging super close na agad tayo. Mga panahon na wala ka pang BROOMSTICKS! Haha Umpisa pa lang nandoon na iyong connection natin at iyong gaan sa loob sa isa’t isa na hindi maitatatwa at mas lumalim pa paglipas ng panahon.

Napakabait mo, jolly, at easy to get along with kaya naman napalagay ng husto iyong loob ko sa iyo. Iyong madalas mo sabihin na magkapatid kasi tayo at magkadugtong na mga bituka natin kasi nagkakasundo tayo sa halos lahat ng bagay. Iyong sa tagal na nating magkakakilala wala pa tayo halos tampuhan na naganap. Sobrang suwerte ko na nakilala kita ng ‘di inaasahan.

Sa iyo ko naramdaman iyong sobrang suporta at genuine concerns mo sa akin lagi. Napakaunderstanding at patient mo rin sa akin kahit napakapasaway ko madalas. Ikaw iyong mas bata pero ikaw itong nag-guide sa akin. Maraming salamat din at napaka-generous mo. Marami ako na-experience na bagay dahil sa kabaitan at generosity mo. Wala na ako mahihiling pa sa isang kaibigan at kapatid dahil nasa iyo na ang lahat at naipadama mo na iyon lahat sa akin.

Happiest Birthday, kabsat! Nawa’y i-bless ka pa lalo ni Lord para mas marami ka pa ma-share na blessings sa amin. Hehe Stay healthy always kabsat at welcome sa SC club.

Julius

Hi birthday boy, still remember this? It was our first travel to Brunei and Singapore together. Sobrang memorable nito sa akin dahil ikaw iyong tumupad ng pangarap kong makasakay sa eroplano. Isinabuhay mo iyong mga “Sana” ko na nakikita sa Facebook which is iyong makarating sa Universal Studio. Noon pa man gusto mong laging matupad ang mga gusto ko at hanggang sa makakaya mo tinutulungan mo ako. Iyan din iyong first time na ipinakita mo sa akin iyong topak mo. Imagine leaving a first timer sa airport ng Singapore noong pabalik na tayo sa Pinas dahil tinopak ka at nagpakita ka lang noong nagtatawag na sa gate number.

I just want you to know na despite ng lahat ng pagkukulang natin sa isa’t isa, masaya ako dahil pinipili pa rin nating piliin ang “TAYO”. Wala akong pinagsisisihan sa loob ng 7 years kundi ang makilala ka. charot! Lahat ng nangyari sa loob ng taon ng ating relasyon ang dahilan kung bakit andito pa rin tayo kaya walang dapat itapon. Masaya, masakit, nakakapikon, nakakainis, at nakakakilig na pangyayari man.

Thank you sa mabuti mong puso, pati na rin sa masama. Char. Salamat sa lahat ng pag-aasikaso mo sa akin sa bawat aspeto ng aking buhay. Minsan naiisip ko baka nanay kita sa past life dahil sa sarap ng pag-aasikaso mo. Sobrang blessing ka sa aming lahat na napapaligiran mo.

More birthdays for you mahal ko, more travels for us, more years for our relationship and more patience for our future.

You will always be the love of my life. I love you, babe! HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY TO YOU.