Chie Filomeno took to social media to urge the public to stop spreading rumors about her personal life. This came amid her reported breakup with actor Jake CuenCa and rumors linking to businessman Matthew Lhuillier of the prominent Lhuillier clan of Cebu.
"I've been reading and hearing a lot these past few days, and I ask that my past relationship, my present life, and the Lhuillier family be left out of this issue," she posted on her Instagram Story on Monday, September 29. "They don’t deserve to be dragged into something that has nothing to do with them."
Chie then asked the public to stop speculating about her private life. "No further statements will be made at this time, and I kindly ask that people refrain from speculation or intrusions into my private affairs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," she remarked.
The actress also left a reminder for the public, saying: "I may be a public figure, but I am not public property. I ask that my private life remain private."
Chie confirmed that she was dating Jake back in August 2023. "You can say dating, of course, yes. 'Yung maganda kay Jake ay he knows where my heart is. Alam niya ang priority ko and hindi niya ako minamadali," the actress said at that time during an interview at the media conference of A Very Good Girl.
Meanwhile, in an interview with Philstar Global in March 2024, Jake described Chie as her TOTGA (The One Who Got Away) and revealed that they actually already dated before.
"She is my TOTGA. We dated already before. She was with It's Showtime at that time, so this is the second time around," he revealed at that time.
On why their romance did not push through the first time around, the actor relayed: "To be honest, there were so many things going on in my life at that time. I was 29. I was living out the last few months of my 20s. I was wilder. But I think at this point in my life, I'm more well-balanced… I think the timing this time is perfect," he said.