Mark Leviste and Kris Aquino. Image: INQUIRER.net/Anne Pasajol; Instagram/@markleviste

Mark Leviste expressed his support for his ex-girlfriend Kris Aquino as she returned to the Philippines, with the politician lamenting the latter’s “difficult battle” against her autoimmune diseases.

Leviste said this through a statement on his Facebook Stories on Friday, Sept. 13.

“I am glad that Kris is finally home, and I’m equally happy for her family, friends, and fans that our Queen is back at long last,” he said. “However, it breaks my heart to see someone I deeply care about facing such a difficult battle.”

“Her strength and resilience have always amazed me, at alam ko na gagawin niya ang lahat upang hindi sumuko, at patuloy na lumaban at protektahan ang kanyang kalusugan,” he continued.