(From left) Jodi Sta. Maria and Pampi Lacson. Images: Instagram/@jodistamaria, @iampampi
Jodi Sta. Maria declared that her marriage to Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr., son of former senator Panfilo Lacson, has been annulled after a 13-year wait.
Sta. Maria expressed her delight over the annulment on her Instagram page on Sunday, June 9, saying the 13-year wait was a “test of faith and trust” in God’s promises and timing.
“Finally, after 13 years of waiting, my petition for nullity of marriage has been granted by the Supreme Court. It was indeed a test of faith and trust – FAITH in God’s promises and TRUST in God’s timing,” she said.
The actress admitted that the long wait was “frustrating, discouraging, and even heartbreaking,” as she shared that there were moments when she felt upset at God and was almost on the brink of “giving up waiting.”
“God is never in a hurry. He is never too late. Never too early. Believe He is able to do something about your situation,” she said. “Trust He has a plan for you and that plan is even better than the one you have for yourself. And when God finally calls you out of the waiting room, don’t forget to thank Him and give Him all the glory.”
She also thanked her “prayer warriors” and lawyer, Atty. Connie Jimenez-Aquino of Calleja Law Office, for “never giving up” on her annulment case.
“Now I can finally say… CASE CLOSED,” she added.
Sta. Maria’s post gained the support of fellow celebrities in the comments, including Iza Calzado, Gabbi Garcia, Coney Reyes, Janine Gutierrez, Bianca Gonzalez, Almira Muhlach, and Donita Rose.
Screenshots from Instagram/@jodistamaria
Other netizens said St. Maria’s annulment case is one of the reasons why divorce needs to be legalized in the Philippines.
Screenshots from Instagram/@jodistamaria
Lacson has yet to address the annulment with Sta. Maria. However, he shared a photo of his partner Iwa Moto while they were seemingly having a lunch date.
Screenshot from Instagram/@iampampi
Sta. Maria and Lacson tied the knot in 2005, but they split in 2011. The ex-couple has one son together, Thirdy.
The “Unbreak My Heart” star remained mum on her personal life but has been speculated to be romantically involved with Raymart Santiago.
Meanwhile, Lacson has been in a relationship with Moto since 2012. They have two children, Hiromi Eve and Caleb Jiro.