(From left) Jodi Sta. Maria and Pampi Lacson. Photos: Instagram/@jodistamaria, @iampampi
Jodi Sta. Maria and Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr. might need waited 13 years earlier than their annulment was finalized, however the actress is grateful regardless of the result of their relationship that they even turned pals.
In an “On Cue” interview with ABS-CBN Information on its YouTube channel on Wednesday, August 7, Jodi stated that Pampi was the primary particular person she known as upon discovering out their annulment was finalized.
“It’s been greater than a decade since I filed [for our annulment]. After which, lastly, it has been granted… even when napakaayos na ng relationship namin ni Pampi, importante pa rin siya na legally, matapos [na ang marriage namin]. When it was granted, siya unang-una kong tinawagan,” she recalled.
(It’s been greater than a decade since I filed for our annulment. After which, lastly, it has been granted. Even when the connection between Pampi and I is de facto okay, it’s vital that legally, our marriage is over. When it was granted, he was the primary particular person I known as.)
Referring to their dialog, Jodi shared that she congratulated herself and Pampi for his or her long-awaited annulment, saying the individuals who witnessed their lengthy wait are “very joyful” for them.
“Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘congratulations to us.’ Lastly, case closed. I consider ‘yung mga naka-witness ng journey namin, ilan sila sa pinakamasasaya for us. Alam ng mga taong ‘yun how onerous we prayed for this one. Matagal siya. Hindi biro,” she stated.
(I instructed him, “Congratulations to us.” Lastly, the case is closed. I consider the individuals who witnessed our journey are very joyful for us. The individuals round us know the way onerous we prayed for this. It’s been a very long time coming. It was no joke.
Whereas the relationships of ex-couples fall into destroy on the trail towards annulment, Jodi shared that she and Pampi determined to keep up their “stunning” relationship out of affection for his or her son Thirdy.
“The attractive factor about that is okay kami. Okay ang mga pamilya namin… blended household kami. Talagang respect is there. By no means mawawala ‘yun. ‘Yung pagmamahal [namin sa isa’t isa] ay nand’un,” she stated. “We might at all times clarify to our Thirdy na mas maraming nagmamahal sa [kanya] ngayon.”
(The attractive factor about that is, we’re okay. Our households are okay. We’re a blended household. The respect is there and it’ll by no means go away. Our love for one another is there. We might at all times clarify to Thirdy that extra individuals love him now.)
Jodi is conscious that being in a blended household would possibly “not be ultimate” to some, but it surely shouldn’t be seen as an adverse factor. “Hindi pa rin siya in style na idea ngayon, lalo na sa kultura nating napakaconservative.”
“Might mga tumataas pa rin ang kilay at hindi boto sa ganitong setup,” she continued. “However on the finish of the day, it’s actually to every his personal. It’s working for us.”
(It’s not a well-liked idea till now, realizing that our tradition could be very conservative. Some would elevate their eyebrows at us and wouldn’t be in favor of this type of setup. However on the finish of the day, it’s actually to every his personal. It’s working for us.)
Jodi and Pampi’s annulment was finalized in June 2024. The ex-couple tied the knot in 2005 and parted methods six years later.
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Pampi is presently in a relationship with Iwa Moto since 2012. In the meantime, Jodi is rumored to be romantically concerned with Raymart Santiago, however neither have but to substantiate nor deny the speculations, as of this writing.
