Aiko Melendez & Jay Khonghun break up, Ogie Diaz confirms

• Aiko Melendez and Zambales Rep Jay Khonghun confirmed their breakup after seven years together

• The split was announced by Aiko’s manager Ogie Diaz on his Showbiz Update vlog on YouTube

• Ogie read her official statement saying the decision came after four months of reflection with no third party involved

• Aiko asked the public for privacy and said both she and Jay will move forward with grace after celebrating their anniversary last November

Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez and Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun have officially called it quits after seven years together. The breakup was confirmed on October 2 by Aiko’s manager Ogie Diaz, who read the councilor’s official statement on his YouTube vlog.

According to Aiko, after “four months of reflection,” the two mutually decided to part ways, stressing that no third party was involved in the separation. She also asked the public to respect their privacy during this time, as both she and Jay focus on moving forward.

“After four months of reflection and careful consideration, Congressman Jay Khonghun and I, Councilor Aiko Melendez, have mutually decided to part ways and go our separate directions. This decision was not made lightly but comes from a place of respect and understanding of what is best for both of us at this time.

“We remain grateful for the memories we shared and for other support many of you have shown throughout our journey together. Our focus now is to move forward with grace. He in his continued public service, and I in mine, always guided by the values of respect, kindness, and dedication to the people we serve,” Aiko stated.

The couple had just celebrated their seventh anniversary last November with family and friends in Bonifacio Global City, making the breakup all the more surprising to many of their supporters.

Throughout her career, Aiko’s love life has also been a subject of public attention. She was previously married to actor Jomari Yllana, with whom she has a son, and later to Martin Jickain, with whom she shares a daughter. Despite her high-profile relationships, Aiko has consistently emphasized her dedication to her family and career, balancing her personal challenges with her roles as a public servant and actress.

Aiko Melendez is a well-known showbiz personality. In 2018, she received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in "Rainbow's Sunset." Known for her warmth and sincerity, Aiko often shares glimpses of her family life with fans.

In a previous report by KAMI, Aiko Melendez couldn’t be prouder of her daughter, Marthena, who marked her birthday in a heartfelt and selfless way. The actress-politician revealed that Marthena spent her special day with the children of Safe Haven Manila. The celebrity mom shared photos from the celebration and expressed her admiration for her daughter’s compassion. Aiko also reflected on her journey as a single mom, acknowledging the challenges and blessings that have come with it.

In another report, Aiko Melendez flexed her beautiful and pretty daughter, Marthena Jickain, to the public with the latter's glam photos. Last year, Aiko took to her Instagram page, @aikomelendez, to upload a series of photos of her daughter, Marthena, all glammed up. Apparently, the latter was attending her prom and got all dolled up for the special event, which had netizens gushing hard in the comments. In the photos, Marthena could be seen sporting a gorgeous, burgundy makeup look, which was topped off with a dark, stunning, lip look.

Source: KAMI.com.gh