Celebrity couple Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones have separated after almost 10 years of being married, according to a report on Monday.
In a report by ABS-CBN News, Ricco Ocampo, the godfather of the couple, disclosed that Rosales and Jones have been separated since 2019 and have remained "very good friends."
"While the friendship between the two remains, they have decided it is time to lead separate lives. They are encouraging each other to grow, albeit in different directions. It was a mutual decision, an amicable separation, dealt with grace and maturity by both parties," Ocampo said in a statement.
“The two are filled with gratitude for the memories they’ve made together and the lessons they’ve learned. They have journeyed through the separation with the utmost respect and care toward one another precisely because Echo and Kim are the best of friends and love each other like family," he added.
According to the couple's godfather, who has known the two since they began dating in 2011, the split was not "borne out of ill feelings" and that both Jericho and Kim only wish the best for each other.
“This split is not borne out of ill feelings. On the contrary, one might say that it is a demonstration of their affection and respect, as Echo and Kim only wish the best for each other," he said.
"They are incredibly grateful for those who have supported them throughout the years, and appreciate the respect of their privacy during this time.”
Ricco said that the couple are working on another film with Kim as writer, director and actor while Jericho is the producer.
Earlier this month, Jericho denied rumors that he and wife Kim have separated.
The couple tied the knot in a beach wedding in Boracay in May 2014.
