Ruffa Gutierrez gives back on her birthday by helping build 5 houses in Payatas for the charity "Habitat for Humanity."

Joining Ruffa on her meaningful birthday celebration are her daughters Lorin and Venice, close friends Cristalle Belo Henares, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Miriam Quiambao, Jackie Forster, Assunta de Rossi, Kiray, Bebe Gandanghari, and brother Tonton Gutierrez.

“I want to thank the residents of Payatas. They were cooperative,” she said.

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Photography by Allan Sancon