They may have spent a few years apart, but Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann share a beautiful father-daughter bond.
Ellie is Jake's daughter with Andi Eigenmann. The ex-couple had settled on a co-parenting agreement and they have been sharing parenting duties since.
Ellie has the option to stay with her father like when they quarantined together in the city back in 2020.She also spends months living with her mom in their island home in Siargao.
Despite this living arrangement, Ellie is showered with so much love from both her parents. A testament to this is Jake's sweet bonding moments with his daughter.
Recently, Jake shared on Instagram some of his snaps with Ellie during their European vacation trip including a photo of them recreating their bench shot from seven years ago.
Take a look at some of the adorable memories Jake and Ellie have shared as seen in these photos.
In an episode of Good Times With Mo, Max Eigenmann, Andi's half sister, revealed that Jake Ejercito is the father of Ellie, Andi's daughter.
On one of the Sundays that Ellie gets to stay with Jake
When Ellie had Foot and Mouth Disease and woke up in low spirits, Dad Jake asked her to paint his hand red. Such a supportive dad!
Cotton candy for the sweetest girl!
Jake calls Ellie his princess.
Ellie seems to be enjoying her Dad's royal treatment.
The former 'Eat Bulaga' kalye-serye cast member thanked her for being 'the best part of [his] every day.'
One of their favorite past times seems to be swimming.
What fun play times they have.
Jake watching Ellie sleep is just adorable!
Jake gives Ellie little kisses every chance he gets.
You can tell by their photos together how wacky they can get.
What a sweet moment!
Jake captioned: "I'll keep you safe. Keep you warm."
On Jake's recent birthday, he posted a photo of him and Ellie hanging out in a playground.
"You've only brought good things to my life and I promise to do the same to you a hundredfold. Know that everything has been and will always be for you. And that I will hold your hand the whole way through." - Jake Ejercito
For Halloween, Jake dressed up as a dashing prince protecting Princess Ellie.
The father and daughter got to spend Christmas together.
Jake wrote: "They will never shine bright as your eyes."
Locked in a tight embrace, the photo was posted on Christmas day 2016.
"Gettin all up in the tooth fairy's bizniz." - Jake to Ellie
The father and daughter in Tagaytay in November 2016.
One of the very rare moments they are both looking at the camera.
Jake and Ellie got to celebrate her birthday.
The father and daughter were at it again during Jerika Ejercito's wedding.
Ellie on a playful mood.
Father and daughter are like two peas in a pod.
The two got a kick out of this fun stuff, or at least one of them did.
"I hate to see y'all frown, but I'd rather see her smile." - Jake Ejercito
During the summer, Ellie worked as a member of a popular fast food's kiddie crew. Here's Daddy visiting her workplace!
One of Jake's duties is to brush Ellie's beautiful hair.
Father and daughter had their portraits taken by fashion photographer Andrei Suleik.
Jake Ejercito with his little princess Ellie at the happiest place on earth.
In an Instagram post, Jake said, "Making it a point that the offspring and I explore a different spot in the PI every year. Thing is, she always has a grand time and ends up wanting to go back to the same places again and again." This photo was taken during their vacation in Roxas, Capiz.
Jake Ejercito found a silver lining amid the COVID-19 pandemic when he got to enjoy 102 straight days with Ellie under his care.
Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann bonded over little joys to keep themselves entertained while sheltering at home.
Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann jumped onto the bandwagon and created TikTok videos.
Life has been crazy because of the pandemic, but Jake Ejercito finds himself blessed to wake up and be with Ellie Eigenmann.
Jake Ejercito observed all precautions to let Ellie Eigenmann experience the outdoors again during the pandemic.
Ellie Eigenmann isn't so little anymore but Jake Ejercito will never tire of carrying her in his arms.
Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann posed for a beautiful souvenir when they celebrated Christmas in 2020.
Ellie Eigenmann will always be Jake Ejercito's sweet child.
Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann's story got featured on Modern Parenting.
We just know Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann are inseparable!
Jake Ejercito refers to Ellie Eigenmann as his “offspring” with so much fondness.
Jake Ejercito flew to Siargao in March 2021 to reunite with Ellie Eigenmann.
Ellie Eigenmann played Jake Ejercito's tour guide in Siargao. A subtle detail from their photos shows Jake's bracelet bearing her name.
Jake Ejercito and Ellie Eigenmann continue to create new memories together.
Jake reveals he and Ellie are each other's textmates when they're apart.
They're partners in crime.
Enjoying a swim in a pool.
These moments are priceless.
They're a cute father and daughter tandem.
Jake and Ellie rocking a dad-and-daughter denim look for Christmas.
Ellie is home for Christmas.
They love being by the sea.
Jake wrote a touching message for Ellie during her birthday in November 2021 in a throwback Instagram photo of Ellie when she was a baby.
"Carrying you through the waves of life for a decade now!! And I promise to continue doing so endlessly, every single day. There will never be enough room in this world for daddy's love for you."
The two recreated their bench photo which was taken seven years ago.
What a cute little Ellie!
Ellie's smile shows how happy she is whenever she's with her dad Jake!
Jake and Ellie's facial features are almost the same!
The love between Jake and Ellie is forever!