Veteran actress Jodi Sta. Maria took to social media Friday to congratulate her son, Thirdy, for finishing junior high school.

On Instagram, Sta. Maria was a proud mother as she shared her son’s milestone at school with moving-up ceremony photo, which Thirdy apparently did not want to be uploaded.

“Anak, I know you told me not to post this kasi ayaw mo yung hair mo sa photo (gwapo ka parin anak) but I couldn’t help it,” the actress said in the caption.

The star for the Philippine adaptation of “Doctor Foster” also expressed her excitement that she would have a child in college after a couple of years.

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“I am just so proud of you! It wasn’t easy but by the grace of God you made it. Congratulations anak. 2 more years may college student na kami. You are now a step closer to your dreams,” she added.

She also sent a shout out to her son’s teachers for their guidance and patience.

“To our dear teachers...THANK YOU! Your patience is second to none! I am grateful for your gentle guidance and willingness to help. Mabuhay kayo,” the actress quipped.

Thirdy is Sta. Maria’s son with her former husband Pampi Lacson.

In a past interview, she shared what she considers her biggest challenge as a single mom.

“I think siguro 'yung first part of me being a single mom, that part of transition from having a family to doing things differently,” she said.

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Sta. Maria, however, refuses to take all the credit for raising Thirdy into the boy that he is today.

“Hindi ko rin kasi pwede sabihing solo mom ako na ako lang talaga kasi I would be unfair kay Pampi kasi he’s very much involved in the life of his son,” she said.

Calling Lacson a “good provider,” Sta. Maria said: “Wala naman akong masasabi doon. I thank the Lord na we are in good terms talaga. We are friends.”

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