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Janno Gibbs on his late father Ronaldo Valdez: ‘You are missed’

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<p>Singer-actor Janno Gibbs and his sister Melissa Gibbs-Pabalan visited the final resting place of their late father, veteran actor James Ronald Gibbs who is widely known as Ronaldo Valdez.  </p><p>In a video posted on Instagram, the siblings were seen offering a moment of prayer in front of their father’s urn. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH0gQxVTuQs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A7774058.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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><p>Janno, in his post’s caption, penned a heartfelt message for his dad whom he described as “a beautiful soul.” </p><p>“You’re finally where you’ve always wanted to be Papa! You are missed. You are loved. Always,” he wrote. </p><p>In a separate Instagram post, Melissa shared some snaps from their visit, also leaving an endearing phrase. </p><p>“Forever in our hearts,” she wrote in the caption.  </p><p>Singer-songwriter and <em>It’s Showtime</em> host Ogie Alcasid left a short yet meaningful message in the comment section of Janno’s post.  </p><p>“Praying for you all. Love you guys,” he said.  </p><p>This is not the first time the siblings paid a tribute to their father, as they never forget him especially on special occasions like Father’s Day, death anniversary, and birthdays.  </p><p>In December 2024, during Ronaldo’s first death anniversary, Janno shared an old photo of himself with his dad attached with a message: “To dance with my father again. It&#x27;s been a year. Still missing you.” </p><p>Melissa also did the same thing, dedicating an emotional message to her departed father. </p><p>“In Loving memory of a Father who will forever hold a special place in our hearts. One year may have passed, but your love remains with us,” she said. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHytbSoTJgy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A7775024.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" 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><p>Ronaldo Valdez died on December 23, 2023, due to a gunshot wound. He was 77.  </p><p>In a 2024 interview at Karen Davila’s YouTube Channel, Janno said that his father “wanted to go on his own terms.” </p><p>“I think it was spontaneous. I think he had a bad day, or he was having bad days, and he wanted to go on his own terms,” he said.</p><div><br/></div><p>—By Clarence Gillego</p>

<p>Singer-actor Janno Gibbs and his sister Melissa Gibbs-Pabalan visited the final resting place of their late father, veteran actor James Ronald Gibbs who is widely known as Ronaldo Valdez.</p>

Singer-actor Janno Gibbs and his sister Melissa Gibbs-Pabalan visited the final resting place of their late father, veteran actor James Ronald Gibbs who is widely known as Ronaldo Valdez.