Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio. Josh Mercado 

MAANILA -- Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio said that their focus now is their future, supporting each other’s goals, while at the same time developing goals they want to achieve together as a couple.

“Dapat naggro-grow kayo together. Sinusuportahan niyo ‘yung isa’t isa sa pangarap niya. Hayaan mo siyang lumipad at ikaw din. Huwag niyong ikukulong ‘yung isa’t isa. Partnership talaga,” Andalio said.

As they build their future, blessings keep pouring in, including their latest partnership with Iceberg Insulated, a brand that advocates for creating a positive impact on the community.

In fact, Alonte and Andalio led the brand’s fundraising initiative on Saturday at the Happy Go Shopping Mall in Valenzuela City, with proceeds from ticket sales earmarked to benefit a local church. The showbiz couple stated that they want to use their platform to help the community.

8 years and still going strong 

This November, the Kapamilya stars will celebrate their 8th anniversary. The real-life sweethearts first met on the set of “It’s Showtime.”

When asked for secrets to a long lasting relationship, Alonte shared, “Sa totoo lang, ilang beses ko na siyang sinasabi, respeto sa desisyon niyo sa isa’t isa. Bukod dun, ay ‘yung plano niyo sa buhay, ano ‘yung future niyo. Kasi once na pinag-uusapan niyo ang future, dun mo makikitang seryoso ‘yung partner mo. Hindi ‘yung masaya lang sa ngayon. Dapat may plano sa negosyo, sa future niyo, sa bahay, sa kasal.”

Alonte continued, “Kung hindi niyo pinag-uusapan ‘yung mga bagay na para sa future, wala, siguro, maghihiwalay din kayo.”

“Dapat hindi nila iniisip na ang relasyon ay laging masaya. Walang perfect na relasyon.”

Andalio added, “Totoo ‘yung sinabi ni Ronnie na dapat hindi lang kayo sweet-sweetan ngayon. Dapat nagplaplano rin kayo ng future kung gusto niyo talaga na kayo ang magkatuluyan.”

“Kami ngayon puro plano. Para sa ikaka-grow ng relationship namin, lahat talaga pinapasok namin,” she went on.

Marriage talks

Is Loisa the one? The actor answered: “Oo naman.”

Is Ronnie the one? The actress replied, “Kaya ako pumapasok sa relasyon kasi siya na ‘yung gusto kong makasama.”

But Andalio clarified that they don’t want to rush everything.

“May future naman talaga (referring to marriage). Pinag-uusapan naman siyempre. Pero andito pa ‘yung negosyo, nagtratrabaho pa kami, marami pa kaming responsibilidad sa family namin, sa sarili rin namin na marami pa kaming gustong gawin. Madali na ‘yung kasal lalo na kung sobrang stable niyo na,” she said.

“May peace of mind talaga ako sa kanya. Ayaw na namin ng stress kasi ang hirap ng buhay kaya dapat kami na ang nagbibigay ng kasiyahan sa isa’t isa,” she added.

The Kapamilya leading lady also shared her upcoming showbiz projects.

“Yes, mayroon po (Kapamilya series). Pero ngayon, marami pa kasing mga teleserye na hindi lumalabas (the network). May movie kaming ginawa 'Three Words' under TEN17P. Mayroong din akong movie na ginawa under direk Fifth Pagotan,” she told ABS-CBN News.

Meanwhile, the actor also shared his preparations for the upcoming Star Magic All Star Games 2024.

"Sa June 2 ang Star Magic All Star Games. Handa na ako dun dati pa matagal na kumbaga. Naglalaro na kasi ako talaga sa pro-league ng MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League). ‘Ayun puro training kami dun, puro pa-kondisyon. Handang-handa na ako,” he told ABS-CBN News.