Kris Aquino, the queen of Philippine media, has always made the public curious about her personal life, especially her love life. After a long time of keeping it a secret, she finally revealed the real reason behind her breakup with Dr. Mike Padlan, who had been her strong support during difficult times.

Kris Aquino and Dr. Mike Padlan started their relationship when she was facing many health problems. Mike, a professional and dedicated doctor, not only took care of Kris’s health but also became an important part of her life. From words of encouragement to caring actions, Mike appeared as a trustworthy man, helping Kris feel loved and protected.

Fans had high hopes for this relationship, because Mike not only had a solid career foundation but also always showed patience and was willing to be by Kris’s side even though she had to fight many health problems. The two were seen together in simple but happy moments, sparking rumors that Kris had finally found a peaceful home after many emotional upheavals.

However, not long after that, fans noticed that Kris no longer mentioned Mike in her posts or videos. The shared images gradually disappeared, sparking speculation that the two had gone their separate ways. When Kris officially confirmed the breakup, many people still couldn’t help but feel regretful and wondered what really happened.

In her latest sharing, Kris revealed that the reason she and Mike couldn’t continue was due to irreconcilable differences, especially the pressure from her illness. Kris admitted that although Mike was always dedicated and tried, their relationship gradually became tiring when she had to spend most of her time treating the disease.

“I need a man who can be by my side not only in the good times but also in the most difficult days. But I also realize that it is not fair to let that person bear so much pressure from my life,” Kris shared.

Although not revealing specifics, Kris said that the decision to break up was mutual. She still respects Mike and hopes that he can find his own happiness.

Unlike Kris’ previous noisy breakups, this time she chose to talk about Mike with respect. She emphasized that Mike did his best and the two did not have any conflicts. They simply realized that there are things that cannot be overcome, and sometimes, love also means letting go so that both can live better.

Although fans are regretful, they also understand that Kris has gone through too many challenges in her life. She herself is still continuing to treat her illness and focusing on her family, especially her children.

Perhaps, the love story with Mike did not end as expected, but it was still a memorable part of Kris Aquino’s life, where she found solace, even if only for a short time.

Is this Kris Aquino’s rumored doctor boyfriend?

As mysterious as Kris Aquino’s autoimmune diseases are, the identity of her rumored doctor-boyfriend is just as intriguing to her fans and followers. The guessing game went wild when the actress-host came back to the Philippines recently with a mystery man beside her on the plane.

In her latest Instagram post, Aquino made a special mention of a certain Dr. MP who she said she would like to thank for helping her in her journey with several autoimmune diseases.

Speculations were rife that the Dr. MP she was referring to was a general surgeon named Dr. Michael Padlan, who is connected to two of the biggest hospitals in the country.

Padlan’s Instagram account is currently set on private, but a quick look at their followers showed that he and Aquino are following each other on the platform as of writing.

Showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz, who had interviewed Aquino in California a few months back, previously shared on his new vlog that his friend and kumare went home to the Philippines with 11 companions, including her youngest son Bimby and her rumored doctor boyfriend. Diaz likewise showed a photo posted by one of the actress’ companions inside the plane, wherein Aquino was captured sitting next to a man, who appeared to have a striking resemblance to Padlan. “Chika is also with her doctor boyfriend. Who’s there, huh? You’re just guessing!” the showbiz insider said. According to some reports, Padlan is the same age as Aquino, 53, a native of Pangasinan, and also has two kids from his previous relationship. A son of a doctor, Padlan is said to specialize in trauma surgery.

The Queen of All Media first revealed details about her new beau in an interview with Diaz in June, saying that he’s a doctor based in Makati.

“It just flowed. He’s a doctor, and I think that’s part of the reason why it was easy, because he knows what I’m going through,” she said at the time without disclosing the doctor’s identity.

“He’s part of the reasons why I’m confident that I can go home, because I know that there’s someone who will help in taking care of me. So obviously, by saying that, they already know, he’s a doctor based in the Philippines—in Makati,” added the actress-host.

In a new interview of Bimby with his mom’s former headwriter, Darla Sauler, he answered the questions about how his mom was able to find a new love despite her health battle.