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Ellen Adarna goes on beach trip with kids, John Lloyd Cruz, and Isabel Santos

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Ellen Adarna gave followers a glimpse of her fun-filled beach getaway with kids Elias and Lili, ex-partner John Lloyd Cruz, and his girlfriend, artist Isabel Santos.</p><div> </div><p>In a series of Instagram Stories, Ellen shared snaps from their vacation in Amanpulo, a luxury private island resort in Palawan. </p><div><br/></div><p>The kids were seen enjoying the beautiful white sand and spotting komodo dragons and sea creatures such as pawikans (sea turtles) and Pompano fish.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670504673Screenshot 2026-03-05 082546.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670517173Screenshot 2026-03-05 082606.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670529377Screenshot 2026-03-05 082621.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670540339Screenshot 2026-03-05 082641.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670555760Screenshot 2026-03-05 082653.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>The actress also posted a sunset selfie, joking that Isabel had taken over babysitting duties at the time.</p><div> </div><p>“Naka Selfie (kasi) naka sub si (Isabel Reyes Santos) (laughing emoji),” Ellen wrote.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670647658Screenshot 2026-03-05 082707.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>She later uploaded a video of Isabel walking hand in hand with the kids toward the sea, captioning it: “Push (Isabel Reyes Santos) (laughing emoji).”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670666942Screenshot 2026-03-05 082718.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Another clip highlighted the sweet bond between John Lloyd and Elias. The actor was seen filming his son as the latter tried to catch a crab.</p><div> </div><p>“Ang hirap daw kumuha ng crabs,” John Lloyd said, laughing in the background. “Give it to your Mama,” he teased. Elias then walked toward Ellen while holding the crab, proudly showing it to her.</p><div> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670685641Screenshot 2026-03-05 082729.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772670699061Screenshot 2026-03-05 082741.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/></div><div></div><p>Ellen’s latest posts drew praise from followers who lauded the former couple for maintaining what many described as a “healthy co-parenting” relationship.</p><div> </div><p>Previously, Ellen shared how John Lloyd had offered help when she and her children moved to a new house.</p><div> </div><p>“In fairness talaga kay JL, wala akong masabi. Hindi na kailangan pagsabihan. And huwag niyo na itong gawing chismis ha kasi JL and I are better off as co-parents, as in super okay kami sa co-parenting namin,” she shared. </p><div> </div><p>She went on: “Chika lang. So when he found out that we moved houses, si Elias, anak niya, kasama. You know what, he offered like, ‘Len, kung ano man kailangan niyo, just let me know. Baka makatulong kami.’ Di ba? Nagkusa. So there. Iba talaga ang taong ganyan, yung (may) kusa.”</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/21/ellen-adarna-clarifies-any-reconciliation-with-her-ex-jl-and-i-are-better-off-as-co-parents-0905" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ellen Adarna clarifies any reconciliation with her ex: ‘JL and I are better off as co-parents&#x27;</strong><br/></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/21/ellen-adarna-clarifies-any-reconciliation-with-her-ex-jl-and-i-are-better-off-as-co-parents-0905" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKzgMjzTi8L/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A106215.39999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A105980.70000000001%2C%22le%22%3A106205.70000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She also shared how John Lloyd has been a constant father figure in Elias&#x27;s life. “John Lloyd is always Elias’s father figure because he’s present. Elias is very in love with John Lloyd. They have a very close relationship.”</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/24/ellen-adarna-says-john-lloyd-cruz-has-always-been-her-son-s-father-figure-because-he-s-present-1604" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ellen Adarna says John Lloyd Cruz has always been her son&#x27;s father figure: ‘Because he’s present’</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>Ellen admitted she was especially grateful for John Lloyd during a vulnerable time in her life, particularly when she and her husband Derek Ramsay separated.</p><div> </div><p>“So, when the breakup happened, of course I thanked John Lloyd. Thank you kay John Lloyd. Because imagine if you’re not there? Imagine if you’re not present?” she said. “Super silang close ni John Lloyd to the point na when John Lloyd brings Elias to me, Elias cries [and says] ‘I miss my dada, I miss my dada.’”</p><div><br/></div><p>Ellen also spoke warmly about her relationship with John Lloyd’s current partner, Isabel: “Oo dai. Chika galore kami dai. She is so nice. Elias loves her. She is cool. She is pleasant. And she is fun, grabe ang sense of humor.”</p>

<p>Ellen Adarna posts about Amanpulo vacation with John Lloyd Cruz and his girlfriend Isabel Santos and her kids Elias and Lili.</p>

Ellen Adarna posts about Amanpulo vacation with John Lloyd Cruz and his girlfriend Isabel Santos and her kids Elias and Lili.

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Nikka Sabio,

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Published March 05, 2026 08:33 AM PHT

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