Victorias City Mayor Javi Benitez confirms breakup with Sue Ramirez

Victorias City, Negros Occidental Mayor Javi Benitez has confirmed that he and actress Sue Ramirez have "quietly" and "respectfully" broken up four months ago.

On his social media pages, the 30-year-old former actor-turned-politician set the record straight about their five-year relationship.

"For the last five years, as Inday Sue and Toto Javi, two Negrosanons from different worlds, we built a world of our own. It was full of love, dreams, laughter, and all the ups and downs in a relationship where you shared your life with someone," he said.

"There were no outside forces, just two hearts finding their way together," he added.

Benitez continued, "Four months have passed since our paths quietly and respectfully went their separate ways."

Benitez went on to describe Sue as a "beautiful soul," "a gem in the entertainment world," and "a true talent" who showed him a love that can be both "fierce and gentle."

"I look back with so much gratitude for the smiles, the laughter, and all the little joys we shared."

"I wish her nothing but happiness and the love she deserves. Here's to those good times, held close to my heart and to the grace of whatever lies ahead. I hope she continues to share her God-given talent with many more, touching lives as she has touched mine," he concluded.

Benitez's confirmation came after Ramirez and actor Dominic Roque sparked romance rumors after they were spotted sharing a smooch at a bar in Siargao.

In the video that quickly went viral, the two were beside each other at a bar when Sue cupped Dominic's face and leaned in for a kiss.

It wasn't clear what sparked the kiss or whether it was made on the lips or simply on the cheek, but the incident nevertheless got curious fans wondering if romance was beginning to brew.

'I love life'

Meanwhile, a few hours after Benitez broke his silence, Ramirez posted a series of Instagram photos with friends in Siargao.

"I love life," the 28-year-old Kapamilya actress wrote in the caption.

The two confirmed their relationship in September 2021. They were first romantically linked in early 2020 when they co-starred in the action thriller film Kid Alpha One.

The two of them have been hounded by breakup rumors after eagle-eyed fans noticed that they haven't posted about each other for some time now.

Sue also did not appear to greet the politician on his birthday last October.

As of writing, the actress has remained mum on the issue.