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Thank you for all the little ways you have brought joy, light and laughter to the family.   The greatest decision Kuyang ever made was choosing you and you saying I DO.  Whew! I was witness to that beautiful day.  I am so thankful to have you as the ultimate hipag!  I should say you are more than that.  You truly are a kapatid!  A very very dear sister!  All of us appreciate you and we love you so much more than you ‘ll ever know.  Sending along the brightest wishes today as you celebrate another year of being beautiful, ageless, wonderful you, Jossette.  Happiest Birthday!  💗 💗 💗

Agnes

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Happiest birthday to our dearest Jossette, who is not only a sister in law but a Real sister to the Ortiz Luis family. We are so lucky to have you being married to our Kuya! May you always be blessed and loved!
Keep safe and all the best!

Love from Boy and Norai and family

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Dearest Josette,
Manolette and I wish you a very Happy Birthday!
May the Lord Bless you with health for many more good years to come!
May He Gives you strength during these challenging times!
We love you and sending you big hugs on your special day!

Manolette and Stella

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Since it is your birthday -- time to confess.  I’m your biggest fan, Jossette.  It was sister-in-law at first sight for me over 50 years ago.  I am your loyal cheerleader from Day 1 and Kuyang can attest to that.  Is it any wonder that I was the first to know he would be proposing to you!

You are so creative and talented. You can draw, paint, write, do crafts and play a number of instruments. You create beauty and delight in beauty.  I don’t know anyone who can ooh and ahh like you, when seeing a beautiful sunset or even seemingly little things most people take for granted.  You are always so appreciative, optimistic and upbeat.  And so much fun to be with to boot. That must be your secret for looking forever young!

I envied your incomparable relationship with Nanay.  You were not just her beloved daughter-in-law -- you were her best friend, her barkada. You were her perennial and patient companion at home, at work and at play.  It is not really envy I felt, it was, and will always be, eternal gratitude for being there for both Nanay and Tatay, when we all flew the coop.

How does it feel to have an only child?  Let’s count the ways together! I know how worried you were when Pia decided she would be a Jesuit volunteer.  You told me how you cried when you read what Pia wrote in a book recounting her other-worldly experiences going to far-flung places in flimsy buses as a JV.  But as mothers, we learned how to let go, to let our daughters take risks and chase their dreams.  Kudos to you, Jossette, for producing a wonderful, admirable, equally multitalented human being like Pia. Kanino pa nag-mana???

And of course, you are the Super Wife and Companion to Kuyang — who laughs at his jokes no matter how many times you’ve heard them.  That’s a sign of true love!

Wow, 77!  Two lucky 7s.  You don’t look it and will never look it.  Truth be told, we are the lucky ones for having you in our lives.

Happy birthday, Jossette.  May the Lord continue to shower you with His blessings.  And may we continue to be blessed with your radiant presence for many many more years to come.  We love you!!!

Ferdie, Merle and Justine

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Dear Mom,

Thank you for being the light to my dark...the tie-dyed to my plain.

Your touch of grace and beauty never fades, even amidst these challenging times.

Here's to a happier, healthier, hope-filled year ahead!

Love,
Pia

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Trip down memory lane: Embong's 70th Bday Celebration (Feb 2020)

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Trip down memory lane: Embong's 70th Bday Celebration (Feb 2020)

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Trip down memory lane: Tour of Bacolod with the OL 'Kapatids' (Feb 2018)

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Trip down memory lane: Tour of Bacolod with the OL 'Kapatids' (Feb 2018)

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Trip down memory lane: Mother's Day, circa 2018

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Trip down memory lane: Mother's Day, circa 2018

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    I was about to say Happy 66th but then I checked the other greetings and realized that 66 is my age.  You are the ageless one.Happy Birthday Josette!! Louie

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A MOST BLESSED BIRTHDAY GREETING TO YOU SETTE ON YOUR 77TH!

May the Gift of Living in the Divine Will make you rise higher in your interior life!

Paulette

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we love you!
😘 Elisa, Kimi, Alonso & Jols

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Trip down memory lane: Your Birthday, circa 2016

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Trip down memory lane: Your Birthday, circa 2016

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Trip down memory lane: SisterEttes, circa 2013

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Trip down memory lane: SisterEttes, circa 2013

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Trip down memory lane: Your Birthday, circa 2018

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Trip down memory lane: Your Birthday, circa 2018

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Trip down memory lane: OL Family Reunion (Jan 2018)

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Trip down memory lane: OL Family Reunion (Jan 2018)

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Trip down memory lane
Vietnam 2013

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Happy times with the birthday girl!!!

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Josette admiring the intricate doorway of a Thai-inspired private room in Balesin, March 2015

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Hello there, Ms. Always Great-Looking! I can’t believe you are on your 77th year. As the other O-L daughter-in-law, I’ve never come close to your “seat at the table.” And so, I’ve just always admired you for your painstaking creativity and your “the impossible will only take a little longer” attitude for any of the genius clothing challenges thrown at you by the family over the years. I have photographs of your design handiwork to prove them!
For your pragmatic approach to what seems impossible, we thank you. For loving and caring for tatay and nanay like they were your own, we are forever in your debt.  There’s nothing like presence in our elderly as their faculties wane.  We look forward to your reminiscences and always, your contagious smile!
Happy Birthday! Maan O-L

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Happy birthday, Tita Josette!!! Wishing you a blessed day and more celebrations!!! Mano po😜

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Happy birthday, Tita Josette!!! Wishing you a blessed day and more celebrations!!! Mano po😜

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Boodle Fight designed and organized by Josette for Louie and me, and Wyatt and his friends who came to film for Dado Banatao in February 2015. 

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Remember this unforgettable meal you laid out for us during one of our visits to your house in QC?  We have told many a story about it, all the sawsawan, the conversation, and our tummies happy and satiated. This meal was not only great tasting. It was a feast for the eyes. And the nose too! Still remembering like it was just yesterday, Maan O-L

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Happy birthday Tita Josette!! I am only a niece in law but had the privilege of knowing a generous, gracious, loving and very thoughtful person in Tita Josette. What inspires me the most is her devotion to Papa and Mama. Her ceaseless energy to convene the family for lunches and gatherings and her doting attention to her numerous nieces and nephews despite her ever so busy work in her shop. Love you Tita Josette from Jim, Justin, and me…. Just regretting that Max didn’t have a chance to know you because we left when he was just a baby. God bless Ninang Josette

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Happy Birthday, Tita Josette! I still remember the incredible dress you made for me for my debut. I still tell all my friends about the details and design. Sending love from the US!

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Ate Jossette, I wish for you all the best in health and happiness,specially God's blessings on your birthday. Arlene, Kath, VG and I, are truly blessed to have you through all this times. Your kindness and genuine care for us is amazing. Your enthusiasm to my stories and corny jokes always made my day during my gym days. Thank you for making my family yours too. We love you Ate Jossette. Happy birthday.

Lito

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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATE JOSSETTE 🎂🎉🌟🌈🌸👍🏽🙏🏽

Embong

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A Blessed & Joyful more years Ate Sepa!! 🌈💛🙏🧡🙏🌺🥰🌈

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"Living Together, Growing Together"
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=N13SjDCSPpM&list=RDAMVMN13SjDCSPpM

It's a lifelong togetherness of us COPATERS (of course with our beloved Tonette) ....  .🎶 Living together, growing together, Just being together, 3 loving hearts 💛🧡❣...🎵 laughing together, arting together, praying together, just being together.  THAT MAKES US STRONG.   If things go wrong, we'll  still get along somehow... just like what we're doing together with Mama & Papa's guidance ... TOGETHER FOREVER by God's love and grace ..

Yvette
+AMDG+

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Sending you lots of love and prayers on your special day. Wish we could be there to celebrate with you. Stay safe and healthy. We love you!❤️ Boggie, Aisa, Isabelle, Kathleen and Chicho

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Trip down memory lane: OL Family visit to Pamulaan Center's Living Heritage Center in Mintal, Davao (Feb 2018)

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Trip down memory lane: OL Family visit to Pamulaan Center's Living Heritage Center in Mintal, Davao (Feb 2018)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITA JOSETTE! We Love You and God Bless You!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITA JOSETTE! We Love You and God Bless You!

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Jovim and Sandra