Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan took to social media to greet each other on their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 6.

On social media, Angeli reminisced about the time she used the classified ads section of the Manila Bulletin newspaper as a makeshift curtain for their room when they were just starting out as a couple.

Angeli's full post:

"Life is fast and fleeting. And just like that, our marriage turned 40, and my husband Gary Valenciano is 60. Here in Southern California jetlagging and thinking of many things. I want to write my books already as there is so much to share about the stories behind his songs, stories about living for 40 years with a Type 1 diabetic who battled so many diseases, and about our family and faith in Jesus Christ. 

"But today, all I want to say is thank you Gary, for being with me in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer. It was a vow I made, and my dad and mom taught it to me. 

"We started with a room with no curtains so I put classified ad sections of the Manila Bulletin newspaper tacked on the window to shield us from the sun’s morning rays. We had no bed because my furniture manufacturer/exporter Dad was a bit mad at us so we slept on the floor with two twin mattresses one was foam, and the other was kapok. 

"We had no car because my dad was disappointed that I never left showbiz to run his companies so he took my car back. Thank God for taxis! Eventually, when Paolo was born, he became the first Pangilinan grandson and the star of the family and Dad forgave me! Hehe So many memories. 

"Then after Paolo Valenciano then Gabriel Valenciano Kiana …. Samantha Godinez Valenciano The Other Vees ..Leia and Luch. Coming next … Sandro. 

"While the world is in chaos, we focus on being grateful to the Lord and carrying on the assignment he has for us. Apart from Him, we could do nothing! His life and our marriage are a testimony of the miraculous power for those who believe in Him! To God be the glory ! To all of you, thank you for loving us. We make many mistakes, but His forgiveness and His death on the Cross introduced us to the Resurrection power made available to all those who believe!"

In a separate post, Gary V wrote: 

"Hon…it’s been quite a trip, quite a journey, quite a ride, quite a union, quite a partnership, quite a relationship, quite a marriage.

​"We’re now 40​ yrs hon​. Only by God’s grace have we lasted this long and only by His grace will we have many more years together. ‘Til death do us part.

​"I know we didn’t prepare much for each other for this year but just being together…being with you, like being by the ocean this way, is what really really matters. I love you hon. Happy happy 40th anniversary to us!!​"