A ‘fiery, ardent’ son for Jolina and Mark

MANILA, Philippines - As Funfare reported in a scoop, Jolina Magdangal gave birth to her and husband Mark Escueta’s first child by Caesarean section at 2:51 Tuesday (Feb. 18) afternoon at the Asian Hospital, with Dr. Madeline Florendo as attending OB-Gyne. The baby weighed 6.8 lbs. and measured 19.12 inches. ‘Right on target,’ said Mark. The couple has chosen the name Pele Iñigo for their first-born, the first name (after the legendary Brazilian soccer player) means ‘miracle’ and the second (according to Mark) ‘fiery and ardent.’