Rommel Padilla hopes for reconciliation between son Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo

Former action star Rommel Padilla is optimistic about the possibility of his son Daniel Padilla and his ex-girlfriend Kathryn Bernardo reconciling their broken relationship. In an interview uploaded on TikTok by Stars Photog, Rommel expressed hope for the couple’s reunion, emphasizing that it’s common for couples to face challenges together.

“Talagang nangyayari ‘yan eh. Dumadating ‘yung puntong nagkakasubukan,” Rommel said.

“Pero para sa akin, I still pray na sana dumating ‘yung panahon na magkita sila ulit, magkaunawaan dahil napakalaking panahon ‘yung nilaan nila sa pagmamahalan nila. Kaya ipinagdarasal ko na sana manumbalik pa ang kanilang pagmamahalan,” he continued.

Rommel advised Daniel and Kathryn to utilize this time apart for reflection on their feelings for each other and how they can navigate the future.

“Habang sila mga single, sana magmuni-muni muna talaga sila o timbangin nila ‘yung kanilang naging pagmamahalan sa kasalukuyan,” Rommel said.

He continued, “Dapat bang the same? Dapat ba tayong magkabalikan? I guess ito ‘yung time na ‘yun eh. Makikita nila sa mga darating na araw.”

Daniel and Kathryn confirmed their relationship in 2018, but breakup rumors surrounded them in late 2023. It wasn’t until Nov. 30 that the two made separate announcements about the end of their relationship after 11 years. Kathryn reasoned that they simply drifted apart despite their best efforts to maintain their connection.

“Like any other relationship, we tried our best to make it work. We’ve been drifting apart for a while now, and we ultimately had to accept that we can’t go back to where we used to be. It just won’t be fair to pretend that everything is still the same,” the actress detailed.

Despite their breakup, they appear to be on good terms, as seen in their appearances at various events like the ABS-CBN Christmas Special and Asia Artist Awards in December 2023.