Thirdy with Jodi Sta. Maria, Iwa Moto, Pampi Lacson. Image: Instagram/@jodistamaria
Jodi Sta. Maria couldn’t help but reminisce on her son Thirdy’s younger years, as she attended the latter’s high school graduation at De La Salle Santiago Zobel (DLSZ) in Muntinlupa City, where she was accompanied by Iwa Moto and Pampi Lacson, who have become part of their blended family.
Sta. Maria expressed how proud she is of Thirdy on her Instagram account on Sunday, May 14, as she shared glimpses of their intimate celebration. The actress’ teenage son can be seen wearing the institution’s signature green toga, DLSZ’s hood, and a gold medal.
“I closed my eyes for a moment and suddenly a man stood where a baby I carried in my arms used to be. You have given us so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become, but the proudest moment for me is telling the whole world that you are my son,” she wrote.
The celebrity mom expressed hope that God would bless her son as he’s set to enter college, although she has yet to disclose his chosen school, as of this writing.
“Congratulations, anak! Dream big. Soar high. We will always be here cheering for you,” she said. “May our good Lord continue to bless you, keep you, and make His face shine on you. You are loved, anak!”
Moto couldn’t help but be in awe of Thirdy’s recent milestone in a separate post, saying she’s excited about the latter’s college life.
“May college na kami [tongue out emojis]. Congratulations @iam.thrds [teary-eyed emojis] ang bilis sobra [teary-eyed emoji] we love you so much,” she said in the caption.
Lacson, on the other hand, also shared glimpses of his son’s high school graduation on Instagram, where Thirdy can be seen holding his diploma and loyalty award. It can be noted that Thirdy’s graduation was last May 13.
“May all your dreams come true anak. Happy graduation day [graduation emoji] May 13, 2023,” he said. “Happy graduation day muy.”
Born in 2005, Thirdy is the son of Sta. Maria and Lacson. The ex-couple previously tied the knot in 2005, and their annulment was finalized in 2017. They have since worked out a co-parenting setup for their child.
Lacson has been in a relationship with Moto since 2012, and has been co-parenting with Sta. Maria. EDV