MANILA, Philippines – Former Ilocos Sur Congressman Ronald Singson’s surprise appearance at rumored ex-girlfriend Lovi Poe’s birthday celebration on “Party Pilipinas” doesn't mean he’s trying to win her back.
“Wala pa namang usapang gano’n,” Ronald told “Balitanghali” on Feb. 6, adding that the two of them are “just working on our friendship for now.”
In the episode, Ronald was seen walking up on stage after Lovi’s performance to give her a bouquet of flowers and a short message. Initially, the former politician reportedly only intended to give her the flowers backstage. The actress, who’ll turn 23 on Feb. 11, was obviously surprised by the gesture.
“Honestly, even when I was away, I still pray for your career. And ngayon, maski bilang isang kaibigan, I’m still 100% behind you,” he told Lovi.
Ronald was arrested in Hong Kong on July 2010 after being allegedly caught with several grams of cocaine and Valium. During his arraignment in September, his father Chavit and Lovi were there to offer him support. Ronald was convicted on February last year to spend 18 months in a Hong Kong prison; however, allegedly due to good behavior, his jail time was shortened. He returned to the Philippines last Jan. 14.
For her part, Lovi told “Unang Hirit” on Tuesday, “Everyday ka nagwo-work. ‘Di mo na masingit… parang it’s best na sarili ko muna ‘yung iisipin ko.”
Prior, the two were spotted together at Tim Yap’s Mad Hatter birthday party on Jan. 24.
Lovi has expressed in earlier interviews that she will always be Ronald’s friend, and that she’s “in a relationship” with her career.
Curiously, the two have never denied nor confirmed their relationship to the public.