MANILA — Kathryn Bernardo, the featured personality on Preview Magazine’s November 2023 cover, addressed the ongoing speculations surrounding her highly publicized relationship with Daniel Padilla in a poignant statement shared on her Instagram account today, November 30.
Accompanied by a nostalgic photograph capturing their teenage years, Kathryn officially confirmed the much-discussed breakup with a heartfelt note: “It’s true that Deej and I have decided to part ways.”
Kathryn’s post, taking on a more personal tone than a public declaration, paid tribute to the 11-year relationship she shared with the actor.
Devoid of bitterness and animosity, her emotionally vulnerable message served as a bittersweet farewell, highlighting the cherished memories of growing up together and concluding their love story with mutual respect.
“We grew up together, dreamed together, and saw many of those dreams become a reality—still together. That’s almost half of my life that I would never regret and would never trade for anything in the world. These are 11 years that brought me joy, adventure, and the feeling of being home,” expressed Kathryn.
“Our love story began with respect and ended with respect.”
Concluding this chapter, Kathryn ended her statement with a heartfelt message for their fans, expressing gratitude for the time to “process the pain” and requesting understanding as they navigate through the healing process.
Here are some screenshots from Kathryn’s IG:
Shortly afterward, Daniel also shared his statement on his Instagram account, echoing Kathryn’s sentiments about their 11-year relationship and conveying gratitude along with a poignant letter expressing bittersweet emotions for Kathryn.
In times of such personal transitions, both Kathryn and Daniel have exhibited courage by openly sharing their authentic feelings with their fans, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.
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