Kris Aquino seeks legal separation from James Yap

Kris Aquino has begun the process of legal separation from her husband James Yap, two weeks after publicly confirming her decision to end their five-year marriage.

On Sunday's show, The Buzz talkshow host Boy Abunda read from a statement from Aquino's lawyers, Marcos, Ochoa, Serapio, & Tan law firm.

Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa is a partner of the law firm.

"Ms. Kris Aquino has recently announced that she has decided to end her marriage to Mr. James Yap. We shall take the necessary steps at the soonest possible time and we request everybody to respect the privacy of the parties and let the legal process take its course," read Abunda.

Aquino had earlier told reporters that she would no longer talk about the subject.

"My lawyers advised me to not say anything, they are issuing a statement that will be aired on The Buzz," she said.

Aquino has left The Buzz after 10 years of co-hosting with Abunda.

Saying it was a "big sacrifice" for her, Aquino is leaving the show to avoid criticism which may affect the administration of her brother, who is set to give his first State of the Nation Address on July 26.

Source: GmaNews