MANILA, Philippines — Romnick Sarmenta hopes that his first child with girlfriend Barbara Ruaro will grow up in a “peaceful” world, with no “insensitive bullies” there to harm the child.
“It is our hope that you grow in a world that is peaceful, where there are no insensitive bullies that cover their own insecurities with name-calling and shaming,” the actor said in an Instagram post on Wednesday, where he showed off his partner’s growing baby bump.
It was on Sunday that the couple announced the joyous news that they were expecting their first child together.
The baby will be Sarmenta’s sixth child, as he shares five children with ex-wife Harlene Bautista.
Sarmenta, in his post, added: “It is our faith that the Lord will always be with us all, leading us through life and watching over us at all times, guiding us to become the best that we can be for you and your siblings.”
The actor also told his unborn child that it was because of “love” that brought him here, adding “it is the same love that will guide us to raise you with care and sincere affection and desire to help you become the best that you can be.”
“And together with your mother @bieruaro and our extended and expanded families, we will all be
#alwaystogether,” Sarmenta said.
Sarmenta and Ruaro are expected to welcome their first child in February.