As Kathryn Bernardo celebrates her 28th birthday today, March 26, fans wasted no time in showering the beloved actress with heartfelt wishes across various social media platforms.

One notable greeting came from none other than her former boyfriend, Daniel Padilla.

On Instagram, Padilla shared what appeared to be a mosaic or pixelated image of Bernardo, accompanied by a message written in Japanese translating to “Happy birthday to you.”

While many fans of the former couple appreciated Padilla’s gesture, others were left surprised by the unexpected display of goodwill. Some pointed out that Padilla had not previously extended such public greetings to Bernardo, sparking curiosity about his change in behavior.

Bernardo and Padilla officially announced the end of their 11-year relationship on November 30 last year.

Interestingly, the two were seen together just last Saturday, March 23, attending the wedding after-party of their friends Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo.