After Kris Aquino and James Yap’s divorce, reports surfaced that James received around 40 to 48 million Philippine pesos as part of their financial settlement. Although Kris did not confirm the exact amount, she stated that the agreement was fair and that James was not greedy.

Notably, the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, which could have led to the division of their shared assets. However, James did not demand more and accepted his share without dispute.

In 2013, Kris revealed that she had signed the final check worth millions of pesos as the last payment in the settlement with James. She expressed her sadness in having to do so, especially as she felt that her hard work was not entirely for the benefit of her children.

Kris Aquino tells James Yap to stop using their son Bimby for publicity

Kris Aquino to ex-husband James Yap: “Don’t talk about us or cause trouble—we’ll remain silent.”
Kris Aquino responded to her ex-husband James Yap’s revelation that he hadn’t seen their son, Bimby Aquino-Yap, in eight months.

James claimed that the court-granted visitation rights weren’t being followed.
He also said he felt Bimby didn’t want to see him.

Kris didn’t take this statement lightly.

In an Instagram post on Saturday, August 19, the TV host-actress said:
“There comes a point when being QUIET just doesn’t cut it anymore.
I tried my best to be PROPER, to maintain dignified silence for the sake of PEACE—but when the other party is again playing the sympathy card, the mother in me just has to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH…”

She accompanied it with a quote she wrote herself:
“Parenting isn’t a competition, it should be cooperation—even if we are already long annulled as a couple. – Kris”

Kris expressed that James should not have used his longing for their son Bimby during the opening of his gastropub business.

It will be recalled that James spoke to the media about not seeing Bimby for quite some time during the grand opening of District 8 on Thursday night, August 17.

James is one of the co-owners of the gastropub, alongside Vice Ganda and Daniel Padilla.

According to Kris, James should not have answered questions about their son since that is a private matter.

Her statement:
“James Yap—stop using Bimb for publicity, especially when you are opening a BAR!
That is the wrong venue to be discussing your relationship (or in this case, the lack of one) with your son.
The proper thing to do would have been to answer, ‘THIS ISN’T THE CORRECT VENUE TO DISCUSS MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY SON AND I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD RESPECT OUR PRIVACY.’”

Kris continued:
“I’ve had so many press cons and launches over the years and in the past few months—but it seems there is so much more going on in my life that the subject of James Yap has rarely come up. For the sake of Bimb’s well-being, I made the conscious effort to put the past behind.”

“NO EFFORT?”

Kris said James made no effort to get to know their son better.
She also claimed the PBA player does not provide financial support for Bimby.

**“The simple truth is this, and I am addressing this directly to the man who doesn’t want to give our 10-year-old son PEACE:

YOU HAVEN’T EXERTED EFFORT TO GET TO KNOW HIM, SPEND TIME WITH HIM, MUCH LESS CONSISTENTLY CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TO HIS NEEDS
(the last time you ‘shared’ for tuition was when Bimb was in 2nd grade—3 full years ago. I have let that be, since God has more than adequately been generous with us, and I believe that a father’s financial responsibility should naturally come from his heart).”**

“I maintained communication with Mic because she tried to get to know both Bimb and Kuya Josh, and she had simple yet genuinely thoughtful gestures for them. Can you honestly say you tried to become closer to Bimb?”

Mic refers to James’ Italian girlfriend, Michela Cazzola.

“DO NOT PLAY THE VICTIM AGAIN.”

Kris continued with a message to James:
**“I don’t bother you. I gave respect to your new partner Mic—is it that hard for you to also respect our son and not use him to promote your new business?

I understand you’ll be asked about Bimb, but it’s not hard to refuse to answer for the sake of the child.

Parenting isn’t a competition, it should be cooperation—even if we are already long annulled as a couple.
I was far from a perfect wife, but I know I am a loving, responsible, involved, and devoted mother.**

DO NOT PLAY THE VICTIM AGAIN—because a man who walked away with millions from an annulment settlement from a marriage that lasted just 4 years can never be a victim, especially when he’s portraying a 10-year-old boy as the one ‘at fault’ for not liking him and making him feel ‘you’ll just get tired and hurt.’”

**“Money isn’t the issue with me—but voluntarily contributing to your son’s needs, regardless of how successful his mother is, would show him that you’re a stand-up guy—whether it’s ₱1,000 or ₱5,000 a month.

Whether we like it or not, fathers are still expected to be providers.
And it doesn’t reflect well on you when your social media shows you attending art exhibits, showcasing your extensive art collection, and investing in a large restaurant-bar. Yet, since you brought it up—the New Year’s Eve when Bimb was under your care and had to be rushed to the hospital—was there even an offer to help pay for any of his medication?

I am merely being factual—and in this instance, THE TRUTH HURTS.”**

“A QUIET LIFE IS A HAPPY LIFE”

In closing, Kris said she doesn’t want to be trampled on anymore.

**“I’ve said what needed to be said.
And I shall say nothing further because frankly, A QUIET LIFE IS A HAPPY LIFE—but I’d be a fool to allow us to be trampled again by baseless accusations which, upon close examination, are clearly just attempts to shift blame for personal shortcomings.

Kuya Josh, Bimb, and I are LOVING and content.
We have made the best of what life has given us, and I strongly believe they will remain secure and happy for as long as their mother is steadfast in her faith in God, hardworking as their provider, and nurturing as the protector of their lives.

I have done my utmost to leave yesterday behind. I have forgiven you, and more importantly, I have forgiven myself.

My only prayer now is that we all live in harmony and mutual respect by giving each other mutual peace.

It’s very simple—do not talk about us or cause trouble, and I will remain silent.
Because what I value most, more than myself, is raising our son to be proper, intelligent, respectful, and loving.”