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It seems like actor-turned-politician Jomari Yllana has found an ally to veteran showbiz writer Lolit Solis regarding the issue surrounding the former and his ex-partner, Joy Reyes.

In a lengthy Instagram post made on Monday, January 18, the 73-year-old TV personality commented on how Joy appears to be too dependent on Jomari.

“May nabasa ako comment sa issue ngayon kay Jomari Yllana, Salve,” she began.

“Totoo iyon comment ng nagsabi na dapat ang isang babae na nahiwalay sa tatay ng mga anak niya ay hindi [dapat] dependent financially duon sa lalaki.

“Kung lahat iaasa mo, para din unfair na ginagamit mo ang mga anak nyo para makahingi ng sustento. Dapat malakas ang loob mo akuin ang pag aalaga, malakas din loob mo na kaya mo.”

Lolit asked, “May responsibilidad [din] si Jomari, dahil anak niya iyong dalawa, pero ikaw mismo na ina, why will you allow your electric bill umabot ng 100K?

"Alam mo pala na baka mahirapan ka humingi o bigyan, bakit kailangan maging ganuon kalaki ang babayaran mo?”

If she were in Joy's position, Lolit said, she would not degrade herself to the point that she will continuously ask for money from her children's father.

“Gagawa ako ng paraan para maayos ang finances ko, mabubuhay ako sa kaya ko lang.

"Hindi lahat naka-aircon, puwede electric fan lang, kung hindi ko kaya ang bayad sa kuryente--iyon mas mababa ang gastos ang gagawin at gagamitin ko.”

Based on the showbiz writer's point of view, Joy's “emotional blackmail” towards Jomari may be a little uncalled because he is a public figure.

Adding that the two must discuss the matter privately as adults since their children are caught between their squabble.

“Pareho nila ginusto magkaroon ng relasyon, hindi nagkasundo, bakit ngayon dapat magsiraan? Hindi ba puwede they talk like adults, na ilatag lahat sa tables at ayusin, at huwag muna mag emotional blackmail?

“Sa dalawa, ang talo si Jomari Yllana, pag nasira siya, sira na ang career niya.

“Gusto ba ni Joy na lumaki mga anak nila na sira ang pangalan ng kanilang ama?

“Dapat maging fair, dapat magkarpon ng justice. Pakinggan natin at tignan kung ano ang tunay na pangyayari kahit para lang sa 2 bata na anak nila.”

Read her full statement about the issue below:

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A post shared by Lolit Solis Official (@akosilolitsolis)

Last Saturday, Parañaque Councilor Jomari Yllana was called out by his ex-partner, Joy Reyes, for allegedly not helping her pay their electric bill.

In an appeal on Instagram, Joy posted a series of photos addressing her claim that the actor-turned-politician hasn't given her a cent to pay their electric bills, which amounted to a total of PhP100,238.38.

She said in one post, “Our electric service from Meralco is disconnected today. Obviously, our bill has been neglected for several months… almost a year for it to reach this massive amount.”

As of this writing, Jomari's camp has not yet commented on this issue.

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A post shared by Joy Reyes (@joyfullyenjoyingjoy)

Meanwhile, here are former celebrity couples who maintained good relationship as co-parents: