Paolo confirms dating Yen; clarifies breakup with LJ

by Kathleen a llemit Philstar.com

IT'S finally confirmed: Paolo Contis and Yen Santos are a couple.

On the second part of his interview in "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda" today, the actorcomedian has confirmed the rumor and speculation that he is dating his "A Faraway Land" leading lady.

"Si Yen Santos ba ang girlfriend mo na?" asked Boy. Paolo initially jested, "As a friend?" while laughing.

When Boy said, "Umayos ka," and repeated his question, Paolo confirmed his relationship with Yen.

"Yes," he revelead. “Ang samin kasi, kung baga, what you see is what you get na naman e, 'di ba? Hindi na namin pwedeng ipilit 'yung tao to be happy for us, hindi na namin pwedeng ipilit 'yung mga tao na paniwalaan 'yung gusto nilang paniwalaan. Sana lang isipin nila na kung ano lang 'yung nakikita nilang naka-post, 'yung lang ang truth na alam nila.”

He clarified though that when the trending "Baguio as a friend" photo came out, they were not yet an item. It also took place when LJ had already left for New York. Paolo also denied that Yen was the cause of his separation with LJ. "Hindi. Somehow, medyo matagal na kaming hindi okay ni LJ pero we were together officially.

Napapadalas 'yung away. I think it was a combination of stress sa pandemic and everything.

"One of my biggest mistakes was hindi ko inalala 'yung mental health. Isa 'yan sa feeling ko simula ng downfall namin. Hindi ko inisip 'yun. Plus 'yung pagdidiskarte ko ng sarili ko na hindi ko na iniinform sa kanya 'yung mga bagay-bagay, which led to bigger problems. I won't divulge na sa isyu na 'yun. Eventually it piled up. Again, hindi kami naguusap nang maayos. Everytime na lalabas ako ng bahay dahil may pandemic, may work, e, may mga kalokohan din akong ginagawa," Paolo shared. Paolo and Yen starred in the

by Kristofer Purnell Philstar.com

JINKEE Pacquiao, wife of former professional boxer Manny Pacquiao, has debunked rumors that she has broken up with the ex-senator and is pregnant with another child.

In an episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the host announced such gossip about Jinkee being pregnant and splitting with Manny was fake news.

"Hindi ako buntis, hindi kami magkahiwalay ni Manny. We are very much in love with each other and we are doing great," Boy paraphrased what Jinkee had told him, adding that the couple is investigating who began such rumors.

Actress and talent manager Annabelle Rama, a friend of the Pacquiaos, further debunked such rumors in an Instagram post where she showed support for the couple.

"Unang una, imposibleng maghiwalay ang mag-asawa dahil sa nakikita ko ang sweet nila and happy family," Annabelle wrote in the caption, adding that Jinkee was busy helping complete a three-hectare mansion that will become their dream home.

Annabelle concluded, "Kaya 'yung mga 'marites,' tigilan niyo na. Alam ko kung sino ang gumagawa ng chismis, mamatay ka sa inggit."

Jinkee thanked Annabelle for her support in the comments, even joking she looked fat in the photo the manager posted: "Hayaan mo na sila, God bless them! 'Vengeance is mine I will repay, says the Lord.'"

On her own Instagram account, Jinkee showed images of the mansion located in General Santos City, and even posted a photo of her with Manny. The Pacquiaos have been married since 1999 and have five kids together — Emmanuel, Michael, Mary Divine, Queen Elizabeth, and Israel.