Kris Aquino pleads with fans not to burden Gideon Peña about being romantically involved with her

Celebrity TV host/actress Kris Aquino has been vocal about building a friendship with young lawyer Gideon Peña.

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The Queen of All Media has showered the Atty. Peña with praises in her social media accounts and even described him as “trustworthy” and “dependable.”

She even revealed that Gideon has been helping her read some of her contracts as well.

But Kris also pleaded with her fans not to burden her friend with so many expectations that they will end up together.

She posted on IG, “I promise him – to – the best of my ability – I would shield him from unnecessary stress.”

Netizen @geriolaes asked Kris if she will support Atty. Peña if he decides to run for the Senate in the 2019 elections.

Atty. Peña immediately responded and stressed that he has no intention of seeking a public office next year. What’s more, his age doesn’t qualify him to run for a Senate seat.