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Mariel Padilla surprised her husband Robin Padilla with an advance birthday bash at Fairmont Hotel in Makati yesterday.

But among the esteemed guests who graced the event was President Rodrigo Duterte.

On Instagram, the TV host posted a series of photos of the family with the president.

"The biggest surprise of the night... President Rodrigo Roa Duterte!!!!!

"Thank you sooooooo much!!!! Your presence made Robin's 50th most special," she wrote.

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The biggest surprise of the night... President Rodrigo Roa Duterte!!!!! Thank you sooooooo much!!!! Your presence made Robin's 50th most special. We also want to thank Senator Bong Go and his office. Maraming Salamat po sa Office of the President, Ms. Bubbles, PMS and PSG. To our team yaaay success!!!! @vidanes_cm @betchayvidanes @kayegarcia13 @labellefete @casaluxia @printdivas @niceprintphoto i will share all the details with you guys on my youtube channel later 9pm!!! Yay!!! #ProudToBeBinoy

A post shared by mariel padilla (@marieltpadilla) on Aug 10, 2019 at 8:12pm PDT

The incumbent president is known to be close with Robin and Mariel and is the godparent of their first child, Isabella.

The celebration was said to have been Mariel's surprise party for Robin, even though his birthday is still in November.

IN PHOTOS: Robin Padilla's star-studded surprise and advance 50th birthday celebration

LOOK: Mariel Padilla surprises Robin Padilla with an advance 50th birthday celebration