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AJ Raval says revealing her children brought peace and freedom to their family: ‘Sobrang peaceful’

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Actress AJ Raval expressed relief and happiness over the positive changes in her life after publicly revealing details about her family with Aljur Abrenica. </p><p>It was in early November during her guest appearance on <em>Fast Talk with Boy Abunda </em>when AJ confirmed that she is a mother of five children, three of whom she shares with Aljur, while her firstborn daughter is from her previous partner. She also disclosed that her second child had passed away. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/11/kris-aquino-martin-nievera-and-more-stars-are-proud-parents-to-children-with-special-needs-1645"><strong>READ: Kris Aquino, Martin Nievera, and more stars are proud parents to children with special needs</strong></a></div><p>Months after the emotional revelation, AJ returned to the program, where Boy asked how life had changed since opening up to the public about their family. </p><p>According to the actress, one of the biggest changes was finally experiencing freedom after no longer having to keep their family life a secret. </p><p>“Sobrang peaceful po namin ngayon Tito Boy,” she began. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYJw4e8CfJO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A134306.1000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A133757.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A133764.69999999995%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>According to AJ, she was initially ready for any negative reactions from the public; however, she was surprised by the outpouring of support that came after her revelation.  </p><p>&quot;Actually, expected ko po nun, Tito Boy, bigay ko na lahat nung araw na &#x27;yun. &#x27;Di bale nang masira ako, mawalan na ng trabaho, mabigyan ko lang ng freedom &#x27;yung mga anak ko okay na ko,&quot; she said. </p><p>&quot;Pero hindi ko po in-expect na ang ganda po pala ng kalalabasan, Tito Boy, nung interview na &#x27;yun. Thank you so much,&quot; she added. </p><p>The actress shared that one of the first things they did after the interview was offer thanks and prayers together as a family. With their children no longer hidden from the public eye, they were finally able to spend time openly together, including bonding with Aljur’s sons with former wife Kylie Padilla. </p><p>&quot;Ang una po naming ginawa nung mga anak ko, ni Aljur at &#x27;yung mga anak din po niya kasama namin. Nagbigay po kami ng pasasalamat sa Diyos. Um-attend po kami ng thanksgiving day, nagpasalamat po kami. Nagsamba po kami, Tito Boy. Ang saya po,&quot; AJ said. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXES3AZiU_4/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A134325.19999999995%2C%22ls%22%3A133757.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A133764.69999999995%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/19/aj-raval-slams-basher-who-wished-death-for-her-child-with-aljur-abrenica-1456"><strong>READ: AJ Raval slams basher who wished death for her child with Aljur Abrenica: ‘Sa akin niyo ibuhos ang galit ninyo’</strong></a></div><p>AJ also recalled a simple but meaningful milestone for their family, when they were finally able to celebrate outside together during the third birthday of her daughter Alkina. </p><p>“Nakakalabas na po kami. Nung November, birthday din po ni Alkina. First time po naming lumabas nang birthday niya, nag-mall, kumain po kami sa labas,&quot; she shared. </p><p>Since making the revelation public, AJ and Aljur have become more open about sharing moments from their family life on social media, posting photos and videos of their children bonding. Their blended family setup has also drawn attention from fans after both AJ and Kylie publicly showed support and respect for one another, emphasizing that their priority is maintaining a healthy relationship among their children as siblings.</p>

<p>Months after publicly opening up about her children and family life with Aljur Abrenica, actress AJ Raval shares how the revelation unexpectedly brought peace, freedom, and a renewed sense of gratitude for their growing blended family. </p>

Months after publicly opening up about her children and family life with Aljur Abrenica, actress AJ Raval shares how the revelation unexpectedly brought peace, freedom, and a renewed sense of gratitude for their growing blended family.