In an unprecedented move that has taken the public by surprise, Bimby Aquino, the son of the late Kris Aquino, has issued a stern order through Kris’s legal team — demanding that James Yap be removed from Kris Aquino’s last will.

Sources close to the Aquino family claim that Bimby, who has long been protective of his mother, was deeply unsettled by what he reportedly sees as a “disruption” to Kris’s final wishes. In a private communication with Kris’s lawyer, Bimby is said to have insisted on the removal of the basketball star from any part of his mother’s inheritance.

A Family in Crisis

This surprising demand comes on the heels of ongoing tensions within the Aquino family, particularly with Kris’s past relationship with James Yap. Despite their separation years ago, the presence of James Yap in Kris’s will has reportedly been a sensitive issue for Bimby, who has always been fiercely loyal to his mother.

“Bimby wants to make sure that Kris’s wishes are respected, and that James does not get any further ties to their family’s legacy,” an insider close to the family shared.

The legal struggle is reportedly set to intensify, with Kris’s last will likely to face scrutiny in light of Bimby’s bold move.

The Emotional Backstory

James Yap and Kris Aquino’s marriage ended on rocky terms, with both parties publicly airing grievances and accusations. Despite efforts to co-parent their son, Bimby has always maintained a protective stance over his mother, especially following Kris’s health battles.

In recent years, Kris has been open about her struggles with her health, and Bimby has been her constant companion, often stepping up as the “man of the house.” His decision to remove James Yap from Kris’s will could be seen as a protective action to secure his mother’s legacy for their immediate family, especially in light of the rumors and controversies surrounding the family dynamic.

Legal and Family Implications

Kris Aquino’s estate, valued in the millions, could see a dramatic shift in its distribution following Bimby’s request. Legal experts say that removing a beneficiary from a last will is no simple matter, and it remains to be seen how the courts will respond to Bimby’s demands.

“This is more than just a legal battle. It’s a fight for control over the family’s legacy,” noted one legal analyst.

What’s Next for the Aquino Family?

While the full implications of Bimby’s request are yet to unfold, what is clear is that the Aquino family’s battle is far from over. With emotions running high and legal proceedings likely to intensify, the public is left to wonder how this will ultimately affect the future of Kris Aquino’s estate and her family.

As Bimby Aquino asserts his control over his mother’s final wishes, the Aquino family faces an uncertain future, marked by emotions, legal wrangling, and the preservation of Kris Aquino’s legacy

‘I wanted it to work’: Kris gets honest about James Yap in heart-to-heart with Bimby

In a heart-to-heart interview with her son, Bimby, actress-host Kris Aquino opened up about her past marriage with his father, basketball player James Yap, and why it ended.

In what she described as a “last hurrah” before her family steps away from the limelight, Aquino shared on Thursday the first of two parts of her interview with Bimby.

They each had seven questions for each other, in light of Bimby recently turning 14. The first part saw Bimby asking his share of questions for his mother.

Bimby’s first pertained to his mother’s marriage with Yap: “What did you think when you married my dad?”

“Honestly, I just took the jump. As in, leap of faith,” Aquino said. “Maybe I had that hang-up, because the first two serious relationships… The dad of your Kuya was not yet annulled, and the next one was also not annulled.”

Aquino and Yap had a civil wedding in 2005. They welcomed Bimby two years later in 2007.

The father of Aquino’s older son, Joshua, is former action star Phillip Salvador. Aquino’s known former boyfriends, prior to Yap, include Robin Padilla and Joey Marquez.

Speaking with Bimby, Aquino said: “What made your dad special, initially he trusted me by telling me something that he didn’t have to tell me.

“I don’t want to dwell on it because it’s so way back in the past, and I think the people involved there should be allowed to have their privacy. I was impressed kasi he did not wait for me to hear about it from other people, or read about it in the tabloids.”

Aquino did not detail what Yap had told her then.

Aquino surmised that, combined, her “hang-up” about marriage and Yap’s “bravery” owing to his youth, nudged them towards the decision of exchanging vows.

“Your dad was very young at the time. You’re a lot braver when you’re young. I think I was at place naman na I felt I wanted to be married. I was 34, your dad was 11 years younger,” she said.

Her age gap with Yap, Aquino recalled, was a factor in their marriage eventually ending. They separated in 2010, and their marriage was annulled two years later in 2012.

“I thought it could work. I honestly thought it could work, not realizing he was too young. We really came from two very different worlds. I wanted it to work,” she said.

She then told Bimby that Yap had told her once that she was his “childhood crush,” adding, in jest, that that should have been her “warning.”

Facing the camera and addressing her viewers, she quipped, “So never go out with someone who tells you, ikaw ‘yung childhood crush!”

Yap is currently married to Italian national Michela Cazzola, with whom he has two children.

Bimby’s interview with his mother also touched on Aquino’s failed relationship with actor-politician Herbert Bautista. She recalled that they had an “intellectual” separation, not an emotional one, and emphasized that she has “no bitterness” despite them being no longer friends.

Bimby also quizzed his mother on her first love (Alvin Patrimonio, whom she insisted was just a “crush”), her take on the meaning of true love (“easy,” and “requires no sacrifice”), and whether she is still open to getting married (yes, granted her sons would allow her; Bimby agreed).

They also talked about Aquino’s favorite dish to cook for her sons (meatballs), and her favorite drink (aside from milk, ginger ale).

“I am so proud,” Aquino said of her son, in the description of the video on Facebook. “Mas matalino, mas matatag, mas malawak ang pang-unawa ng bunso ko kumpara sa mama niya when I was his age, and even now in many ways, he really is the better than me!”