The love drama between **Kris Aquino and Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste** continues to attract attention when Mark has just made a new move that has caused a stir in public opinion. While Kris announced **being single and focusing on his health**, Mark seems to have **immediately “responded”** by publicly announcing the new woman in his life!

The online community was surprised when shortly after **Kris Aquino confirmed that he had ended his relationship with Mark Leviste**, the politician suddenly **shared a loving photo with another woman**.

This action made many people wonder: **Has Mark really forgotten Kris? Or is this his way of “retaliating” after Kris cruelly declared him single?**

Previously, **Kris Aquino confirmed on social media that she is currently single and does not want to think about love**, because she wants to focus all her energy on treating her illness. However, what has caused a stir in public opinion is that Mark Leviste **has not responded or congratulated Kris**, but instead has publicly announced the presence of a new person in his life.

Mark Leviste recently posted affectionate photos with a mysterious woman, making netizens even more curious. Although the identity has not been revealed, many sources believe that this could be **a businessman or an influential figure**.

Some comments on social media expressed surprise:
– **”Just broke up with Kris and already have a new person so quickly?”**

– **”Is Mark trying to provoke Kris?”**
– **”Does Kris really want to break up, or is this a one-sided decision from Mark?”**

In the past, **Mark Leviste has always shown himself to be a devoted and loving person to Kris Aquino**, even when she had to go abroad for medical treatment. He often posts encouraging posts, even flying to the US to visit Kris. Therefore, this sudden change makes many people skeptical: **Did Mark really love Kris, or was it just a “visual” relationship?**

In addition, there are opinions that **the two broke up peacefully, and Mark has the right to move on with someone else**. But with Mark’s **too fast** speed, it’s hard not to doubt whether he already had a new love or not.

Although the love drama between Kris Aquino and Mark Leviste is still a hot topic, one thing is for sure: Kris **is no longer concerned about love** at this time. Meanwhile, Mark Leviste seems to be completely ready to move on.

The question is: **Did Mark Leviste really let go of Kris, or was this just a move to affirm that he is no longer tied down? How will Kris react to this news?**

Kris Aquino bares split with Mark Leviste: ‘You’ll always have a place in my heart’

Kris shares that her health condition has ‘gotten progressively worse,’ making a long-distance relationship ‘impossible’ to maintain. She also says she doesn’t want to be an ‘obstacle’ in Mark’s career as a public servant.

Kris Aquino revealed that she had broken up with Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, saying that it would be impossible to continue their long-distance relationship due to her health condition.

On Monday, July 10, Kris penned a letter for Mark, alongside a photo of them together. It marked the first time that the TV host opened up about her relationship with the politician since their dating rumors surfaced in January.

While Kris didn’t give details about how their relationship started, it can be recalled that in February, she clarified that Mark was her “male best friend.”

In a May Instagram post, however, she seemingly made their romantic relationship public by thanking a certain “Marc,” who fans suggested was Mark Leviste. “We are proof that love comes when you least expect it,” she said in her post

In a June interview, Mark had hinted at their romance again, saying that he was taking care of her while she recovered in the United States. But Kris was quick to post that her relationship with the politician was publicized without her “knowledge and consent.”

In her “long overdue gratitude post” on Monday, Kris said that Mark has to go back to the Philippines to fulfill his duties as the vice governor of Batangas.

“Nobody I’ve ever been in a relationship with has ever given me as much love and encouragement. He wasn’t only my boyfriend, he became my best friend and confidante,” she wrote.

The media personality gave an update on her health condition – it has “gotten progressively worse,” she said, citing physical manifestations such as experiencing pain while walking and using a wheelchair for longer walks.

“With my condition the way it is now, I’m self-aware enough to know that a long-distance relationship will be next to impossible for us to maintain,” she explained.

She thanked Mark for staying by her side while she was away from her children since her sons Josh and Bimby had to return to the Philippines.

“But our reality is that there’s a Pacific Ocean that Ocean that divides us, a 15-hour time difference, and a 13-hour flight. You know how much I believe in you and the last thing I want is to be an obstacle in your career as a public servant. This isn’t just a line, you will always have a place in my heart,” she said.

And while they might have already split up,  Kris shared that she still remained thankful for Mark for their past relationship.

“We may not have had our ‘happily ever after’ but being sick has really taught me to look at the glass half full – thank you for giving me the chance to again experience the magic of Once Upon a Time,” she said.