In a development that has left many of her fans deeply saddened, Kris Aquino, once surrounded by high-profile love affairs and strong support systems, now finds herself facing a painful truth: two of the most significant men in her past—James Yap and Philip Salvador—seemingly no longer care about her well-being, even as she battles for her life.

From Romance to Silence

Both Philip Salvador and James Yap were more than just partners to Kris. They were the fathers of her two beloved sons—Josh and Bimby—and once played central roles in her life. Their love stories were the stuff of showbiz headlines: turbulent, passionate, and undeniably public. But as years passed, and as Kris faced increasing health challenges, their presence in her life began to fade into silence.

Now, as Kris undergoes intense treatments for her autoimmune conditions abroad and regularly updates the public on her deteriorating condition, netizens have started to notice: the two men who once pledged love and fatherhood have remained eerily quiet.

A Cry for Support?

Fans of the Queen of All Media couldn’t help but ask: Where is James Yap now? Where is Philip Salvador? Why are they not speaking up, not offering public support, not even sending messages of concern during Kris’s most vulnerable time?

“She may be strong, but no woman deserves to fight alone,” wrote one fan on social media. “Especially when the fathers of her children are still alive and capable of checking in.”

James Yap, now focused on his basketball career and political life in San Juan, has remained silent regarding Kris’s condition. Despite once being embroiled in dramatic custody issues over Bimby, James has kept his distance—even as Kris publicly shares her hospital photos, her painful treatments, and her growing fears of what may lie ahead.

Philip Salvador, on the other hand, has long stayed away from the spotlight when it comes to Kris. Their complicated past, once filled with both affection and tension, seems to have ended in complete disconnection. While he remains active in certain political circles, his name is never heard when Kris is mentioned—a painful reminder of how time and pride can build cold, immovable walls.

Kris Aquino: Fighting Alone?

For many, Kris is not just a celebrity—she’s a symbol of strength. A single mother. A media powerhouse. A woman who, despite her vulnerabilities, always speaks her truth. But even the strongest fall, and right now, Kris is at her weakest.

In her latest hospital update, she tearfully said:

“Every day is a struggle. But I’m still here. I have to keep fighting—for my sons, for myself, and maybe for those who still care.”

Yet even in this heartfelt moment, no message came from James. None from Philip. Not even a short post, not even a quiet gesture seen by the public. And while some argue that perhaps they reach out in private, many believe that a public acknowledgment—a few words of solidarity—would have meant the world to her.

Netizens React: “This Is Not How You Treat a Woman Who Gave You a Child”

The reaction online has been intense. Thousands of Kris supporters have taken to social media to call out James and Philip for their emotional absence.

“Even just a small gesture would’ve helped lift Kris’s spirits,” one netizen tweeted. “She supported them both in the past. Now she’s sick, and they’re nowhere to be found.”

“A woman once loved you, bore your child, raised that child alone, and is now sick—and you can’t even check if she’s still breathing? Shame,” wrote another.

Others say it’s a stark example of how women are often left behind when they’re no longer seen as strong or useful. “Where are the men now that she’s fragile?” one commentator asked. “Where is their conscience?”

The Final Blow: Kris’s Silence on Them Speaks Volumes

Interestingly, Kris has also stopped mentioning James and Philip altogether. Once known for being vocal—even brutally honest—about her past relationships, she now stays quiet when it comes to these two men.

Is it a sign of acceptance? Of deep pain? Or of a woman who has simply learned to move on without those who have turned their backs?

WATCH: Kris Aquino asked to choose between James Yap, Philip Salvador, Joey Marquez
When it comes down to it, who would Kris Aquino pick among her former lovers?

This was the question the Queen of All Media did not leave unanswered in her latest vlog entry where she was asked who among James Yap, Philip Salvador, and Joey Marquez she would bring with her to a Miley Cyrus concert, if she had to choose one.

Do I have to sit down? I’ll just stand up!” Kris quipped.

However, the actress, never one to back down from a challenge, added, “Alright, let’s go to Joey.”

In 2002, Kris had an affair with then Paranaque City Mayor Joey that lasted for one year and seven months.

Following several months of a word war, the two later patched things up after Joey appeared on television to make a public apology to Kris, who, for her part, retracted the four complaints she had filed against him in court.

Kris’s relationships with both Philip and James have not been the most successful either.

Just last February, the television host blasted Phillip, the father of her firstborn son Josh, for taking part in a banter with Senator Christopher “Bong” Go about their past relationship during a campaign sortie in Davao City.

Meanwhile, Kris has been estranged from her former husband James following a series of legal feuds involving their son, Bimby. The two have been separated since 2012.