By JUN NARDO
NAGHIWALAY na ang mag-asawang Romnick Sarmenta at Harlene Bautista matapos ikasal ng tatlong beses. Isinagawa ang kanilang civil wedding noong 1999 at sinundan ito ng church wedding noong 2000. Nagkaroon din ng renewal of vows ang mag-asawa noong 2002 sa Las Vegas.
Nabiyayaan ng limang anak sina Harlene at Romnick – Abijah, Zeke, Bo, Nirel at Uela. Ipinagdiinan nilang walang third party involved at mutual ang decision nila. Sa inilabas na joint statement nila, umapela sina Harlene at Romnick ng privacy.
“Romnick and I have five beautiful children, whom we love and treasure very much – we have spent many years together as best friends and partners in everything that we have done. Even more so in raising our family, we will always be great friends if not the best of friends.
“With the greatest respect and mutual love, wanting nothing but happiness for each other we decided to part ways.
“We would like to appeal for privacy, for our children and for wach other as well.
“Being public figure, we know that this will not get unnoticed – and didn’t want speculations, rumors and gossip to destroy the wonderful memories we share, the peace that we continue to have as best friends.
“We both decided that it would be best to issue statement, in an intention to let this be the first and last time to talk about it. Neither he nor I wish to speak at length about the matter, seeing as to how we had been able to keep the fact for as long as we have.
“We request that our individual supporters, friends and family refrain from making comments or issuing statements that may hurt or offend not only ourselves, but most importantly our beloved children.
“We thank yo, for the prayers and support – and most of all for respecting our wishes.
“God bless you.”
Bunso sa magkakapatid na Bautista si Harlene (QC Mayor Herbert at Councilor Hero) at nag-iisang babae. Kadarating lang ni Mayor Herbert mula sa Amerika kung saan dumalo ito sa graduation ng anak na si Race.
Wala pang pahayag si Mayor HB sa pangyayaring hiwalayan nina Harlene at Romnick.
