MANILA — Actress Kim Domingo has confirmed that she has been in a relationship with a Thai national for three years, explaining why she initially kept her boyfriend away from public attention while also addressing a recent blind item involving a social media personality.

In a Facebook post, Domingo said she chose to keep her private life out of the public eye due to past experiences and the backlash that followed her earlier relationships.

“Madaming nagtatanong sakin kung totoo ba or hindi. Isa lang po ang isasagot ko. Kayo na ang bahala. Dahil kung itatanggi ko, meron at meron pa ding masasabi. Kung sasabihin ko naman na totoo, meron at meron pa ding masasabi. Madami na ang tao ang humatol sakin agad,” she said.

The actress said she has been traveling to Thailand regularly over the past three years to spend time with her boyfriend, who also visits her in the Philippines. She described her time abroad as a period where she feels a sense of normalcy.

“Sa loob po ng tatlong taon, nilayo ko sa mata ng publiko ang pribado kong buhay. Siguro naging lesson na din sakin ang past relationship ko na isinapubliko ko noon ngunit hindi naging maganda ang kinalabasan. Nasira ang kanya kanya naming buhay. Iskandalo dito, iskandalo doon. At ‘yun ang iniiwasan ko ng maulit.

“For the past years, Thailand ang naging pangalawa kong tahanan. Kahit may trabaho ako, lumilipad ako doon para makahinga. Doon ko nahanap ang peace and safety na hindi ko mahanap hanap dito sa Pilipinas. Doon simpleng tao lamang ako. Hindi po ako si Kim Domingo doon,” she said.

Domingo also shared that her boyfriend has largely stayed out of the public eye, often remaining in the car during her events or tapings, with only close friends aware of his identity.

She said she was compelled to confirm the relationship after online discussions and reports began circulating, adding that she wanted to show respect to her partner and his family.

“Pero dahil may lumabas na balita tungkol sakin, napilitan ako na ilabas siya bilang respeto na din sa kanya at sa pamilya n’ya at tingin ko na dapat malaman ninyong lahat na ang current partner ko po ay isang Thai national. We’ve been together for 3 years.”

Domingo also addressed a blind item linked to social media personality Xian Gaza, saying she and her boyfriend saw him at a music festival in Thailand.

“Doon naman po sa taong nagpost about the the issue. Actually, last September nakita namin s’ya ng boyfriend ko sa isang Music Festival sa Thailand. Nagkatinginan lang kami. Nahiya lang ako batiin s’ya pero alam kong s’ya ‘yun. Kasama namin ang mga Thai friends ng partner ko. At s’ya din may mga kasama. Lahat kami ay nag-eenjoy nu’ng gabi na iyon,” she said.

The actress said she holds no ill feelings toward Gaza, despite the circulating posts, and wished him well.

“To Mr. Xian, wala akong galit sayo. Ikaw lang ang nakakaalam ng rason kung bakit mo ‘yan ginagawa. Or kung bakit mo iyan kailangan gawin. Hindi ko sasabihin na sinungaling ka, hindi ko din sasabihin na nagsasabi ka ng totoo. Hindi ko din sasabihin na masamang tao ka. Bahala na ang mga tao ang humusga sa atin. Hindi din ako maghahangad sa’yo ng masama. Bagkus, hinihiling ko na magkaroon ka ng peaceful life, more blessings at more happiness pa sa buhay mo. After ng lahat ng ito, respeto pa din po ang ibabalik ko sa’yo,” she said.

Domingo also addressed online critics, particularly women who have commented on her posts, saying she has forgiven them and continues to pray for their peace.

“Maraming salamat pa din sa inyo. You are all forgiven. At gusto ko malaman n’yo, kahit anong ipukol n’yo sakin, nakayakap ang nasa itaas sakin. Pinagdasal ko na din po kayong lahat na sana mahanap nyo din ang peace at tunay na kasiyahan sa mga buhay nyo.”

She added that she remains grateful for her life, saying she values peace of mind over material wealth, adding that “everything happens for a reason.”