MANILA -- Robin Padilla praised his wife Mariel Rodriguez for her love and dedication as a wife and most especially as a mother.

Padilla posted on Instagram his message for Rodriguez, who is celebrating her birthday on Thursday.

Shes in a very deep depression but she has no time to dwell on it... all her time is devoted to maria isabella when shes not pumping for breastmilk shes preparing soft food for her, she sleeps only when isabella is asleep and when isabella is awake they read books and play together for hours.... when shes relaxing she prepares my food and my bed ... she has no time for herself ... she totally forgot who she is...... or My mariel is reborn... not our fashion guru but a struggling mother who will give everything for her child .... happy happy 1st birthday my MAMAriel!!!

A post shared by robin padilla (@robinhoodpadilla) on Aug 9, 2017 at 7:49pm PDT

Rodriguez, who turned 33, gave birth to baby Isabella in November last year in the US.