Jennylyn Mercado gave birth to a healthy baby boy

Starstruck first female survivor Jennylyn Mercado gave birth to a healthy baby boy fathered by ex-boyfriend Patrick Garcia.

"Jenn gave birth to a healthy baby boy via caesarian section yesterday (Saturday)," said Mercado’s manager Becky Aguila.

“Both mother and son are doing fine. Jenn's requesting for privacy for now."

Mercado gave birth between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s Medical Center. The baby weighed 8.12 pounds, Aguila said.

Aguila said that members of the Mercado family are very thankful to those who offered prayers and support to Jennylyn. -gma news