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Candy Pangilinan celebrates 22nd birthday of son Quentin

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Actress and comedian Candy Pangilinan shared a glimpse of the birthday celebration of her son, Quentin, earlier this week. The celebrity mom penned a short but sweet message for her child who turned 22 years old.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP2orU1CRfn/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A5671730.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A728692.1000000015%2C%22le%22%3A729091.6999999955%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="932" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Quentin has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is Candy’s son with her ex-husband Gilbert Alvarado. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/5/candy-pangilinan-recalls-early-challenges-as-a-single-mom-0741"><strong>READ: Candy Pangilinan recalls early challenges as a single mom: ‘Parang lahat ng sweldo ko napupunta sa therapy’</strong></a></div><p>“Happy 22nd Birthday to my partner, inspiration, teacher, son, best friend, and ticket to heaven Quentin,” she wrote.</p><p>Candy’s son had a simple celebration which was attended by their family and friends. In a screenshot of their conversation shared on her Instagram, Quentin wanted to hold mass on his special day–– something that the actress happily obliged. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP3BXQskySZ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A5671746.8999999985%2C%22ls%22%3A728692.1000000015%2C%22le%22%3A729091.6999999955%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="897" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“We thank God for your life. Continue to be a blessing to me and everyone you meet. Thank you for all your greetings. We truly appreciate it,” she added.</p><p>The actress will be posting more of her son’s birthday celebration on their YouTube channel soon. </p><p> “We had a very simple celebration. We started at 11am and ended at 4pm. 11am mass with the Claretian priests and seminarians. Thank you to those who came. Quentin ayaw move birthday celeb niya ng weekend. Kasi nga 16 nga daw. Thank you Lord for a fun filled, love and blessed gathering,” she narrated.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP3uPsIiUV0/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A5671760.5%2C%22ls%22%3A728692.1000000015%2C%22le%22%3A729091.6999999955%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1004" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Gelli de Belen, one of Candy’s close friends, was one of the attendees of Quentin’s celebration. On her personal Instagram account, she shared some clips of the party and some photos with the celebrator.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/16/candy-pangilinan-dream-for-son-quentin-for-him-to-be-independent-1307" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Candy Pangilinan dream for son Quentin: &#x27;For him to be independen</strong></a></div><p>Friends and fans of the actress sent their birthday wishes and messages in the comment section of her posts. Other netizens expressed how big Quentin has gotten already and hoped to see more of his smiles in the future.</p><p>Earlier this year, Candy opened up about the struggles she had as a single mother raising a child who was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. </p>

<p>Candy Pangilinan's child, Quentin Alvarado, turned 22 years old earlier this week. </p>

Candy Pangilinan's child, Quentin Alvarado, turned 22 years old earlier this week.

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Candy Pangilinan celebrates 22nd birthday of son Quentin: ‘Continue to be a blessing to me’

Drew Acierto

Published October 18, 2025 07:52 PM PHT

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