11:05 AM

Aljur arrived at the Patio Alfonso together with his road manager Monic Sevillano (in yellow shirt and black sweater) and his personal assistant.

11:08 AM

PEP contributor Rose Garcia ushered Aljur to the kubo that served as the holding area for the press people.

11:10 AM

Aljur first approached daddy Al, and kissed him on the cheek.

Then the actor excused himself so he could freshen up and get ready for the interview.

11:45 AM

He changed his black shirt and board shorts into another black shirt and a pair of jeans.

Smiling, he told the press he's ready.

11:50 AM

A mini-presscon was held.

He said he sent invites to his close friends in the business,  including rumored girlfriend Kylie Padilla.

12:30 PM

After the interview, the entertainment press had a photo op with the Kapuso actor.

12:45 PM

Lunch feast for the invited press: chicken, kaldereta, and cake for dessert.

12:48 PM

Serving the drinks was the birthday boy himself!

1:10 PM

Aljur was "maasikaso."

1:30 PM

The swimming pool became the father and son's backdrop for this shot.

Dady Al said the adjacent lot is up for sale, and he's toying the idea of buying it to expand the resort.

1:35 PM

Daddy Al and Aljur were the tour guides.

Behind them was the covered court, where the parties are usually held.

1:45 PM

The resort was named after Aljur’s paternal grandfather, Alfonso Sr.

1:50 PM

Just a few steps from the parking area is the Ichiban Entertainment Center, which is also owned by Aljur’s family.

Aljur inherited his talent in singing from Daddy Al, who used to be a band singer in Japan.

2:00 PM

Aljur posed in front of the resort's nipa huts.

Not shown in the photo: the five newly built air-conditioned rooms!

2:00 PM

Aljur showed his skill in billiards.

He visits Patio Alfonso during weekends to bond with his brothers Alvin and Allen.

2:15 PM

The actor made a few calls and took a nap before heading to the nearby mall to buy his wardrobe for the party.

2:50 PM

After one wrong turn, we finally arrived at the mall.

With him in the car he drove were his friend Miggy (Miguel Cañizares) and Maui Leyson, who is a show promoter in the States and Aljur’s personal assistant.

2:55 PM

PEP joined the actor in shopping for new clothes.

3:00 PM

In the first store, he checked out the checkered polos.

3:10 PM

Entering the second store, where the actor bought a shirt and a pair of pants.

3:15 PM

It didn't take long before people began noticing Aljur, and started taking his pictures.

3:20 PM

The sales crew couldn't help but ask for a photo op with the leading man of my kontrabida girl.

3:25 PM

Looking for some polo shirts...

3:30 PM

Aljur's close pal Miggy was also his shopping buddy.

3:35: PM

Despite his hectic schedule that day, the birthday boy dropped by a sports house—where he bought a billiard stick, and tried some of their gym equipment.

3:30 PM

We entered another store, where Aljur bought the shirt and pants he wore at the party that evening.

3:45 PM

A downpour outside!

Aljur braved the rain and ran to his car.

4:08 PM

A few minutes after returning to the resort, Aljur granted Showbiz Central an interview.