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Leon Barretto pens birthday message for sister Dani

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Social media personality and businesswoman Dani Barretto turned a year older earlier this week and was given several birthday messages from her loved ones. One of the well wishers was her brother, Leon Barretto, who expressed how grateful he is to have a sister such as her. </p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQBANfNEuHu/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A15413696.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1060" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Dani turned 32 years old and marked her special day with a photoshoot. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/11/3/dani-barretto-and-xavi-panlilio-welcome-second-child-1011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Dani Barretto and Xavi Panlilio welcome second child</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In his post, Leon maintained that Dani was the “perfect definition” of being the best sister to not just him but towards Julia, Claudia, and Erich. </p><div><br/></div><p>“Perfect definition of the best ate. Dan, my siblings and I are so lucky to have you as our panganay. the way you care for us and shower us with love is truly unmatched,” he wrote. </p><div><br/></div><p>The content creator added that his sister is just like their mom, Marjorie, who “will never judge” them. Apart from Leon, all of Dani’s siblings shared a memory with her in their personal Instagram Stories as well. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQB0Xe0E50A/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A15413704.800000072%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1246" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>“In a world full of judgment, we know that if there’s one person aside from mom who will never judge us, it’s you. You&#x27;re such a role model to us in so many ways. You deserve every bit of success in life. I love you so much Dan! happy happy birthday,” he ended.</p><div><br/></div><p>In another post, Marjorie described Dani as her daughter who is a very giving and loving one to all of them. She beamed with pride as she saw her daughter flourish in her businesses and personal life. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQD1JZtD5BU/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A15413709.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1174" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/16/dani-barretto-reflects-on-her-journey-growing-her-wellness-brand-1656" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Dani Barretto reflects on her journey growing her wellness brand</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“Thank you for dropping everything, just be with me, picking up all my calls right away, FaceTiming with me for hours and knowing when to send the grandkids to me when you know I’m sad. I love you more than words can express. Our quiet birthday celebration with the family yesterday was good for my soul. Have a great and blessed year ahead! I’m so excited for all the plans God has in your life. Behind you all the way,” Marjorie penned. </p><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Dani’s husband, Xavi Panlilio, made sure to show his love for her on social media as well. In his personal Instagram account, the businessman shared how “amazing” his wife has been over the past years–– juggling personal and business together. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQBeI8sgXKO/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A15414251.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1075" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>“I adore you on the days when you feel on top of the world — and I adore you even more on the days when you don’t. This life we’re building only makes sense with you in it. I’m so lucky I get to do all of this — the big moments, the everyday chaos, the quiet in between — with you. Here’s to you today, and always. I love you,” he ended. </p><div><br/></div><p>Friends and fans of the celebrity and content creator sent their birthday wishes in the comment section of her birthday photoshoot as well. </p>

<p>As Dani Barretto turned a year older earlier this week, her family made sure to mark the special day on their social media accounts. </p>

As Dani Barretto turned a year older earlier this week, her family made sure to mark the special day on their social media accounts.

Leon Barretto pens birthday message for sister Dani: ‘You’re such a role model to us in many ways’

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Leon Barretto pens birthday message for sister Dani: ‘You’re such a role model to us in many ways’

Drew Acierto,

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Published Oct 21, 2025 10:48 PM PHT

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