Why Kris Aquino Chooses to Limit Her Sons’ Time with Their Fathers: A Story of Protection, Stability, and Painful Lessons

Kris Aquino’s deeply personal decision to limit the interactions of her sons, Joshua and Bimby, with their respective fathers—Philip Salvador and James Yap—stems from a combination of emotional realities, protective instincts, and her desire to provide a life of peace and consistency for her children.

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1. A Life Without Active Father Figures

Kris has consistently shared that she has taken on the role of both mother and father to her sons. When it comes to Joshua’s father, veteran actor Philip Salvador, she candidly admitted that he has not been involved in their son’s upbringing—neither emotionally nor financially. She stressed that it was her family, not Philip, who stood by her through the journey of raising Joshua. While she holds no bitterness, she noted that Philip has kept a distance and hasn’t been part of Joshua’s daily life for many years.

As for Bimby, Kris said that while James Yap does have visiting rights, those visits haven’t always materialized. There were times when visits didn’t push through due to scheduling or communication issues, sometimes caused by Kris’s own staff advising against them. This inconsistency led to missed bonding moments between father and son.

2. Putting Her Sons’ Emotional Health First

What drives Kris above all is her fierce desire to protect her children’s emotional and mental well-being. She wants to shield them from possible disappointment and confusion, especially when the presence of a parent is not guaranteed. For Kris, providing a stable and loving home is more important than forcing relationships that may cause more harm than good.

 

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3. A Painful Past That Still Hurts

Kris has had tumultuous histories with both Philip and James—relationships that left emotional scars and unresolved issues. She has chosen to keep many of those details private, not for herself, but to avoid dragging her sons into past pains. These experiences have taught her that not all relationships are meant to be preserved, especially if doing so compromises her children’s peace and happiness.

In the end, Kris Aquino remains a mother who leads with love, courage, and a willingness to sacrifice. Her every decision is shaped by her unwavering commitment to give Joshua and Bimby the kind of life she believes they deserve—one filled with peace, purpose, and unconditional love.