Piolo Pascual. Image: Screengrab from YouTube/Ogie Diaz
Piolo Pascual confessed that he doesn’t see himself getting into a relationship anytime soon, as he stressed that he is too busy to date.
During an interview with showbiz writer Ogie Diaz, which was uploaded on his YouTube channel last June 6, Pascual admitted that he doesn’t see the point of dating at the moment because he’s “booked until next year.”
“I’m booked until next year so I don’t have time for it. Even if I want to, wala naman akong time. Saan ko siya ilalagay? ‘Yun ang downside ng pagiging busy. Wala akong panahon for that anymore,” he said.
(I’m booked until next year so I don’t have time for it. Even if I want to, I don’t have time. Where would I put my time to date? That’s the downside of being busy. I don’t have any time for that anymore.)
While recalling a past encounter with a pastor, the actor said he got so used to being alone that he ended up being single “for so many years.”
“I’m the kind of person na hindi makali. Sabi ng pastor sa akin, ‘Mahirap ‘yan pag-nawili ka na mag-isa ka lang. Kapag nawili ka na wala kang kasama, baka masanay ka.’ I think that’s what happened. I’ve been single for so many years,” he said.
(I’m the kind of person who can’t stay still. A pastor once told me, “It’s tough if you get used to being alone. If you are used to being alone, you just might get used to it.” I think that’s what happened. I’ve been single for so many years.)
Pascual then spoke about how being single affected his life, pointing out that he would love to get into a relationship when the right time comes.
“Of course, there are nights na sana may katabi ka pero sabi ko, I’m not the type na gusto kong may kasama. Nasanay na ako nang ganito. Wala kang pinagrereportan, wala kang kailangang uwian,” he said. “Siguro pagtanda ko ng kaunti, aabot ako doon. Pero sa ngayon talaga, I don’t see it happening anytime. Hindi ko siya ine-entertain. And I don’t see the point of being in a relationship because I’m so busy.”
(Of course, there are nights where I wish that I’m beside someone but I said, “I’m not the type who’s looking for a partner.” I got used to it. I don’t have to report to anybody or I don’t have to come home to someone. Maybe when I get older, I will get there. But for now, I don’t see it happening anytime. I’m not going to entertain it. And I don’t see the point of being in a relationship because I’m so busy.)
During the interview, the “Starting Over Again” star pointed out that despite his current mindset on romance, he wants to settle down once he fulfills his goals in life.
“Dadating naman tayo doon. Since lalaki tayo, hindi kailangan magmadali. Tumanda man ako, pwede pa rin ako magkaanak. It’s just that for now, [my career] is my priority. And I feel na ang dami ko pang pwedeng gawin, ang dami ko pang gustong gawin na sana magawa ko before I settle down,” he said.
“Even if time is against me, I know dadating at dadating ‘yun if it’s for me. But if it’s not, there’s my family, there’s my son. There are people around me. But hindi ko siya talaga iniisip, ayaw ko muna,” he continued.
(We’ll get there. Since we’re men, we don’t have to rush. If I get old, I can still have children. It’s just that for now, my career is my priority. And I feel that I can still do many things, I want to do a lot of things before I settle down. Even if time is against me, I know it will come if it’s meant for me. But if it’s not, there’s my family, there’s my son. There are people around me. But I’m not thinking about it now. I don’t want to do it yet.)
When asked about the possibility of having flings, the actor said he prefers having a serious relationship than a casual one, saying it’s better to be clear about your priorities in life to a potential partner.
“Hindi [ako open sa flings] eh, sayang naman ‘yung investment. Huwag naman. Kahit sinubukan mo, huwag naman ‘yung gamitan, just because kailangan or just because gusto mo. Kung hindi ka naman makakapag-commit and hindi mo kaya panindigan because you don’t have time for it, huwag na lang. I simply brush it off or hindi ko na lang iniisip,” he said.
(I’m not open to flings. It’s a waste of investment. No. Even if you try, you might end up using the person just because you need to do it or you want to. If you can’t stand firm in your commitment because you don’t have time for it, then don’t. I simply brush it off or I choose not to think about it.)
Pascual was last involved with actress Shaina Magdayao, where he revealed in February 2017 that they are “exclusively dating.” However, the latter clarified days later that it’s too early to add a label in their relationship.
The actor stars as Crisostomo Ibarra in the theater musical “Ibarra,” based on the novel “Noli Me Tangere” by Jose Rizal, which will run from June 8 to 18 at the GSIS Theater in Pasay City. EDV