White outfits, a priest at the baptismal font, and one very serious ninong. Baby Emmanuel had a big Sunday.
.jpg "Darren Espanto, Robi Domingo, Maiqui Pineda and guests in white at baby Emmanuel's baptism")
Screenshot: Instagram / @darrenespanto via @iamrobidomingoWhat happened at baby Emmanuel's baptism?
The little one was baptized on September 20, and the guests wore white for the occasion. Darren Espanto and Bianca Gonzalez gave us the first glimpses through their Instagram Stories, and Robi reposted them. Based on the photos, the ceremony was held in a chapel with a baptismal font, with a priest leading the rite.
In Darren's selfie, he is front and center giving a peace sign, with Robi, Maiqui and the rest of the group in white crowded in behind him. Everyone looks happy, and the mood in the chapel seems warm and relaxed.
Who are baby Emmanuel's godparents?
Darren's own caption shows he was on ninong duty:
Ninong duties for today!
Bianca's post, which shows the moment at the baptismal font, has this caption:
welcome to the Catholic faith, our dearest Emmanuel 🤍
Kami.com.ph noted that only Darren was clearly identified as a godparent. The posts we saw do not name the rest of the ninongs and ninangs, so we will not guess. In Darren's selfie, baby Emmanuel's face is covered with an emoji.
.jpg "Priest baptizing baby Emmanuel at the font in a photo posted by Bianca Gonzalez")
Screenshot: Instagram / @iamsuperbianca via @iamrobidomingoWhen was baby Emmanuel born?
Emmanuel was born on June 1, 2026, according to Kami.com.ph, and is the first child of Robi and Maiqui. That makes him about three and a half months old at his baptism.
Was Darren already helping out before?
It seems so. Back in June, an Abante TNT headline described Darren as jumping into ninong duties right away, including changing a diaper. So this baptism is not his first time showing up for the baby.
Why baptism photos hit home
In a Filipino family, the ninong and ninang are for life. They give the aguinaldo, show up at every birthday, and get a lifelong "Ninong, may pang-tuition po ba?" Being chosen is a big honor, and a little scary for the wallet.
Who were your ninongs and ninangs, and do they still spoil you? Share your stories in the comments.
Quick answers
When was Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda's baby baptized?
Baby Emmanuel was baptized on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Who are baby Emmanuel's godparents?
Darren Espanto is confirmed as a ninong through his own caption. The posts we saw do not name the other godparents.
When was baby Emmanuel born?
Emmanuel was born on June 1, 2026, according to Kami.com.ph. He is Robi and Maiqui's first child.
Updated September 21, 2026. Sources and photo credits: Instagram: @iamrobidomingo | Fashion Pulis | Inquirer Entertainment | Kami.com.ph. All photos belong to their respective owners.