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Dingdong Dantes says son Jose Sixto IV's nickname is up to Ate Zia

By Michelle Caligan

Social media was on a frenzy last week when Kapuso Primetime King welcomed his second baby, Jose Sixto Dantes IV, on Tuesday, April 16.

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During his GMA Network contract renewal earlier today, April 22, Dingdong shared that Sixto has been getting a lot of nicknames, but ultimately it will be his Ate Zia's call.

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"Maraming nicknames na tinatawag sa kanya at this stage.

“'Yung mga lola niya may sariling version, kami mayroon din.

“Pero ang magde-determine talaga nun ay kung ano ang sasabihin ni Zia, kung saan siya comfortable,” said Dingdong.

Zia is also serious with her 'ate' duties, and Dong and Marian have prepared her for her new role.

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"Bago pa lang, siyempre excited na siya. Pini-prep na namin siya na magiging ate na siya.

"Sinabi namin na kapag andito na siya [Sixto] sa bahay, mayroon ka ng sarili mong tasks.

"Binibigyan namin siya ng kahit maliliit na mga tungkulin para maging involved siya sa pagpapalaki.

“Happy siya na gawin 'yun para sa kapatid niya," Dong narrated.