Television host and actress Kris Aquino clarified that she and Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste are just friends.
Aquino made the clarification in the comment section of Leviste's Instagram post on February 14.
In the Instagram post, the Vice Governor uploaded their selfie and wrote a sweet caption on it.
"Made it just in time for your birthday and Valentine’s Day. 💞 It may have taken more than 7k miles to be with you, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Although we have been apart, now that we’re together fills my heart. 💖" Leviste said.
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"It is for this reason my love and my dear you will always and forever feel near. Happy Birthday to you and Happy Valentine’s Day to us @krisaquino! 💝" he added.
Many netizens were touched by Leviste's effort to travel to the United States and celebrate two special celebrations with Kris.
"Grabe! Love and kilig overload!!!!! Headline na itey. Hihi," one netizen said.
"Omg! Thank you sir for being with my idol. Don't break her heart pls!" another one said.
But the Queen of All Media quickly debunked all the romance speculations hounding them.
"[P]lease clarify that we agreed the best foundation for any & all relationships is FRIENDSHIP. [I] know [I] state with 100% accuracy, [Y]ou’re my best male friend," Kris said.
She thanked the Vice Governor for all the efforts he has done for her throughout the years.
Kris is currently in the United States with her two sons, Bimby and Josh.
In June 2022, she left the country to undergo treatment as she is suffering from several “life-threatening" autoimmune illnesses.
Leviste also visited Kris at the hospital back in January.
