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Jerome Ponce is mourning the loss of his youngest brother, Jesus "Omboy" Porciuncula.

The actor shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram on June 14, posting a collection of photos that captured their bond through the years, including childhood snapshots and more recent memories together.

In the caption, Jerome expressed his love for his brother and hinted at the close relationship they shared.

"Boy.. mahal kita sobra, maaabot ko rin rank mo.. hintay lang. GGWP (Good Game, Well Played)," he wrote.

News of Omboy's passing was first announced by their mother, Gema, through a Facebook post earlier this week.

"It is with great sadness that we share that my beloved son, Jesus Omboy, is now with our Heavenly Father," she wrote.

Gema also thanked those who had been part of Omboy's life and asked for prayers as their family grieves the loss.

"We know that many of you were part of his life and shared memories, laughter, and friendship with him through the years. As we grieve this heartbreaking loss, we ask that you keep him and our family in your thoughts and prayers," she added.

As of writing, the family has not disclosed the cause of Omboy's death.

Fans and fellow celebrities flooded Jerome's social media post with messages of sympathy and support, offering condolences to the actor and his family during this difficult time.

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Photo by: Gema zapido Zafra (FB)