Katrina Halili explains photos with John Lloyd Cruz

Katrina Halili has spoken up about her photos with John Lloyd Cruz and his son Elias.

On June 28, Katrina shared a series of photos showing her and another person hanging out with John Lloyd and Elias. On the caption, she greeted him a belated happy birthday.

According to Aubrey Carampel’s “24 Oras” report, Thursday, the post caused a stir among fans, who began speculating about the real score between the two actors.

Katrina said she was present during his birthday celebration because they had mutual friends.

“So kaya siya ang pinost ko ... siya ’yung may birthday, tsaka ang cute cute ni Elias,” she said.

[That’s why I posted about him ... it was his birthday, and Elias is so cute.] 

“’Yun lang. Wala naman kaming isyung dalawa,” she added. 

[That’s all. There’s no issue between the two of us.]

On a professional note, she said she wished to work with the actor, who recently made his showbiz comeback.

According to a GMA Entertainment report, John Lloyd and Katrina were also reportedly spotted enjoying a swim in El Nido, Palawan, in April.

Katrina is a native of Palawan, while John Lloyd is said to own property in the province. – Franchesca Viernes/RC, GMA News