Ruby Rodriguez (right) and her son AJ. Image: Instagram/@rodriguezruby
Ruby Rodriguez could not seem to contain her joy after AJ, her son who has an intellectual disability, finished high school and is now set to pursue college in the United States.
Rodriguez, who is based in the US with her family, showed moments from AJ’s graduation ceremony at Los Angeles Unified School District via her Instagram page on Thursday, June 13.
Aside from the former “Eat Bulaga” host, her eldest daughter Antoinette was also present at the event to celebrate AJ’s milestone.
“I’m lost for words! All I can say I’m so proud of you, my son!” Rodriguez said in the caption. “I know you always achieve to do your best in everything! Good luck on your next journey.”
In a separate Instagram video, Rodriguez gushed over her two children who were emotional while sharing a long tight hug.
“When your son graduates, [runs] towards you and went straight to his best friend, sister, confidant, supporter and partner in crime!” she captioned the clip. “Love you both.”
Prior to his graduation ceremony, AJ had signed a “certificate of commitment” that states he will attend Widney College for his tertiary education.
Rodriguez earlier opened up about her decision to leave her showbiz career in the Philippines and move to the US. She said this was mainly driven by her goal to provide proper education and medication to AJ, who also suffers from an autoimmune disease.
Rodriguez and her family left the Philippines for good in 2021.