LOOK: Maritoni Fernandez's tearful send-off to daughter Lexi Fernandez
A tearful Maritoni Fernandez is seen on both Ninoy Aquino International Airport and on Instagram yesterday, February 16.
Maritoni is seen sending off her eldest daughter Lexi as she heads abroad to study her master's degree in Australia.
On Instagram, the actress and breast cancer survivor wrote, “My eldest, my best friend, my forever date, my reason and the best of everything I am in a human being… remember all that I have taught you.
“Soar high and never forget or doubt who you are in Jesus. You are a kingdom citizen and the daughter of the most high! I love you. Safe travels, my heart. Next chapter.”
She complimented the post with the hashtags, “#mypanganayisoff,” “#masterstime,” “#soexcitedforyou”
She then posted another photo with the Tween Hearts alum where she admits to “holding back the tears.”
“I love you! Safe flight my angel love @leximalvarez1. See you soon!”
Former on-screen partner Derrick Monasterio even shared his well-wishes to Lexi.
Last year, Lexi graduated from the University of Asia and the Pacific with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Education.
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