Happy Birthday Lola Amparo!

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Flashback to November 1999 when Tess and I stayed in Malate, Manila with my mom's family

I'm not sure if this were before or after Tess and I got married in Bukidnon on November 16. But I know I asked Lola Amparo to walk me down the aisle at our church wedding in Vallejo, California that coming April.

Rest in peace, Auntie Baby.

Happy Hearts Day everyone.




Location: Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Philippines

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