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Derek: Kris is a family friend

Derek Ramsay: In love and happy (NPPA Images)

Derek Ramsay finally ended the speculations that he’s dating TV host-actress Kris Aquino by saying that she’s  just a family friend.

In a text message to Yahoo! Philippines, Derek clarified that he and Kris are not dating.

'You have my word'

"No, we are not. She is a friend of the family. You have my word.”

The two were rumored to be dating after Kris thanked Derek on Instagram for being there for her.

"It was a hard day for both of us, you had your personal issues & so did I... But you were there for me & I was grateful you gave me the chance to be there for you... I said it before, super cute na may coffee pa. And now we can add chocolate marble & French Fries to that list. THANK YOU because God must love me to give me someone like you to lean on & count on. Bahala na kayo sa interpretation but @ramsayderek11 deserves a shout out. THANK YOU!," Kris posted on Wednesday, April 2.

Kris thanked Derek because she can "lean and count on" him. Derek explained that Kris is grateful for the advice he gave her.

Longtime friends

Derek and Kris have been friends since they did a beer commercial years ago.

The actor denied rumors saying he and Kris are always seen together. Both posted a photo of them together, but deleted it following the reactions they got.

"No, we never had breakfast. We had a drink out and we posted picture. We’re not hiding anything. We went to the party of Vice Ganda together and those were only two times na nagkasama kami. No, hindi kami nag-dinner," Derek told Philippine Entertainment Portal.

Strictly business

Kris  recently posted a photo of her with Derek's father, sparking rumors that she and the actor are indeed dating. Derek clarified that the purpose of his father’s visit to Kris' house was strictly business.

"My dad did a survey in her house for work. People are making a story that she went out on a date with my father and my mom. My dad went to her house to make a survey for an electronic security system. She posted a picture of them in her house with my dad," he said.