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Drew Arellano and Iya Villania spend time in Japan for 12th anniversary

By Dianne Mariano
Published February 25, 2026 12:11 PM PHT

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Drew Arellano and Iya Villania


Longtime Kapuso couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania explored the beauty of Hakone, Japan on their anniversary trip.

Drew Arellano and Iya Villania recently spent quality time together as they jetted off to Japan for their 12th anniversary.

In an Instagram post, Iya shared a video of her adventure with her husband in Hakone, Japan to mark their 12th year as husband and wife. The longtime Kapuso couple indulged in delicious meals and explored the beauty of Hakone.

Along with this, the "Chika Minute" anchor also penned a heartfelt message for her spouse.

"Anywhere and everywhere with this one. Celebrating 12 years was the perfect occasion to enjoy this one on one time together. With the chaos of five kids back home--oh how we needed this.10yrs bf/gf,12yrs married, 5 kids, and some major grown up decisions we've had to make together... Haaay, I love us so much. Happy Anniversary, bub," she wrote.

A post shared by Iya Villania-Arellano (@iyavillania)

Drew Arellano and Iya Villania tied the knot in 2014 in Nasugbu, Batangas. The couple welcomed their firstborn, Primo, in 2016, and their second child, Leon, was born in 2018.

In 2020, Iya gave birth to her third child, a daughter, named Alana. Drew and Iya welcomed another blessing in their lives with the birth of their fourth child, Astro, in 2022.

In 2025, Iya gave birth to another daughter, her fifth child, named Anya Love.

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