MANILA -- Actor Gerald Anderson took to social media on Thursday to share his birthday greeting for his girlfriend, actress Julia Barretto, who turned 25.

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"This day in 1997 God sent us an Angel. Happy Birthday Baby," Anderson wrote on Instagram.

In the comment section of his post, Barretto wrote: "Thank you my love.. I love life with you."

Just a few days ago, it was Barretto who greeted Anderson happy birthday as the actor turned 33.

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Anderson confirmed his romantic relationship with Barretto at around this time last year, ending more than a year of speculation.

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Aside from Anderson, Barretto's father Dennis Padilla also turned to social media to share his birthday greeting for his daughter.

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Barretto is one of Padilla’s three children with his former wife Marjorie Barretto.