MANILA -- Leon Barretto turned to social media to honor his mom, actress Marjorie Barretto, as he turned 21 last week.

Over the weekend, Leon shared his heartwarming message for his mom as he posted on Instagram their snaps taken by Nice Print Photography.

"Before I post my 21st birthday and give thanks to everyone involved to make this special night happen, shoutout to my mom. cannot live this world without you, thank you for everything mom, this night meant so much to me," he wrote.

Last Tuesday, Marjorie shared her birthday messages to her only son.

"I can’t imagine a life without you, Kuya. You are everyone’s go-to person. Our gentle giant, the best son, brother and friend! Thank you for all the hard work you put into school, Kuya. I appreciate how you make everything easier for me. I love you so much. My greatest wish and prayer for you, a bright future, good health and that you will be surrounded with all the right people around you. Cheers to 21!" she captioned her post.

Leon's father, comedian Dennis Padilla also took to Instagram to share his birthday greeting to his son.

Marjorie Barretto, Dennis Padilla share birthday messages for son Leon