It’s a boy for Kylie & Aljur

MANILA, Philippines - FLASH: It’s a boy for sweethearts Aljur Abrenica and Kylie Padilla (photo) who is scheduled to give birth sometime in July. The baby, who will have two first names (one of them probably Joaquin), will make Kylie’s father Robin Padilla (photo, right) and mother Liezl Sicangco, and stepmother Mariel Rodriguez first-time grandparents. It’s also Aljur’s parents’ first grandchild.

Late last year, Mariel gave birth to her and Robin’s first child, named Maria Isabella, in the States.

Although he hasn’t publicly acknowledged it, Lolo Robin has reportedly forgiven Aljur after he confirmed how very much in love with Aljur his daughter is, and vice-versa.

“Aljur is now embraced as member of the Padilla family,” said somebody in the know. “Robin has matured considerably and it didn’t take long for his heart to soften up and forgive Aljur.”

After almost two years of separation, Aljur and Kylie reconciled last year and went to Japan for a vacation. Now engaged, the couple hasn’t set a date for their wedding yet. Kylie is Muslim and Aljur is Catholic, so one of them will probably decide to convert to the other’s religion.

“I’m excited to take care of my nephew,” said Vin, Aljur’s brother, in a recent interview with Philippine STAR. “Our parents have been wishing for their first apo and they wanted it to come from me.”