Ricci Rivero is urging social media followers to allow him and Andrea Brillantes to "heal" following their breakup.
He is hoping they could both "move on peacefully without hate and pain."
On Twitter, the basketball player-turned-actor maintained he kept his silence about it deeming there is no need to add up to what they're both going through.
"Please respect our decision to keep it to ourselves so that we can preserve whats left of our friendship," he said.
"Stop creating your own versions and dragging other characters into these false accusations," Ricci added.
He then extended his apology to fans relating whatever disappointments their breakup may have caused.
"For everyone’s peace of mind, please allow ourselves to heal and move on peacefully without hate and pain," he ended.
Note that model-beauty queen Leren Mae Magnaye Bautista's name has been dragged into the issue with Ricci reposting her Instagram post featuring him.
Some netizens are also putting malice to Ricci liking Leren's recent social media post.
There were others who claimed that they saw the two together.
Recall that a few days ago, the Los Baños Municipal Councilor greeted Ricci on his birthday.
She wrote: "Thank you for spending your birthday here in Los Baños. We appreciate your love and generosity to give back to our people. Mabuhay ka!"
In another post a few days later, Leren shared, "May God give you more birthdays to celebrate to continue the goodness you are doing, to continue inspiring others and to continue to be an epitome of change in our community. Mabuhay ka, Ricci Rivero! Happy birthday again!"
Around that time, Ricci also shared behind-the-scenes pictures and videos taken at the said happening.
"Had a great time with these people. Big thanks to everyone who helped us. You guys are the best!," his caption read.
As of writing, Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2015 and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2019 has yet to release a statement about the issue.
Same with Andrea.
It was only last year when rumors about Andrea and Ricci making sweet music circulated.