MANILA, Philippines - Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is celebrating her birthday without her father for the first time.
The Asia's Songbird turned 42 today, April 22.
In her Instagram account, Regine posted a photo of her with her father Gerry Velasquez, which was taken during one of her concerts.
In the photo's caption she said, “First birthday without you......... I miss you so much papa.â€
Regine's father passed away this February.
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Meanwhile, Regine spent quality time with her relatives as they visited Hong Kong-Disneyland for her early birthday celebration.