One can think of a thousand superlative adjectives to describe Nene Leonor, from beautiful to smart to being best-dressed, fabulous and one-of-a-kind. But of her many traits, it is her capacity for loving and giving unconditionally that, to me, makes her very endearing.

As February, the month of love, reaches its final days, allow me to pay tribute to Tita Nene who, during her husband Jun's 90th birthday a few weeks ago, pulled out all the stops to celebrate in style and with overflowing gratitude in her heart for the long, happy and fruitful years they, as a happy couple, have lived so far.

Indeed, this momentous event was a manifestation of her sincere and devoted affection for her dear Jun. Unfortunately, our once healthy and energetic Tito Jun seemed oblivious to the merrymaking that Tita Nene orchestrated on his behalf, as he had been ill for the longest of time, with no less than his faithful and dedicated better half taking good care of him hands-on, with the help of a phalanx of caregivers on eight-hour shifts the whole day. But then, he might have been aware of the festivities held in his honor, quiet as he was, as his faint smile somehow showed a glint of appreciation in his eyes.