Jolina, Mark excited for their first baby

MANILA, Philippines- Jolina Magdanngal-Escueta and Mark Escueta are excited for the upcoming birth of their first-born baby, a boy.

They will name the baby Pele Iñigo, Philippine Entertainment Portal reported.

According to Jolina, “‘Yong name na Pele ay si Mark ang nagbigay. Si Pele ay ang greatest football player, gusto ni Mark, kakaiba yung name na may meaning na 'miracle.'

“So, 'sakto na gusto ni Mark si Pele, 'tapos, hinanap niya yung meaning ng Pele at ang nakita niya ay 'miracle' or 'wonder.'”

Pele’s whole name is Edeson Arantes do Nascimento, a Brazilian football player who was tagged as “the greatest football player of all time.”

Jolina is due to give birth on February 18 based on the last ultrasound done to her by Dr. Madeline Florendo. However, she could  give birth anytime this month.

The couple agreed to temporarily  move  to Mark’s house in Parañaque,  which is nearer Asian Hospital where Jolina will give birth.