MANILA — “JM (De Guzman) is a special friend.” That was how young actress Jessy Mendiola described the actor, who is being romantically linked to her. “He's actually special not just to me, but to the people around him,” Jessy clarified. “I don't want to rush things. It's better that whatever we have now—our friendship, him being a suitor and me being his friend— I would like to keep it that way first.” The 19-year-old discussed the relationship during a recent media gathering for her newest film, “The Reunion,” at the ABS-CBN studios in Quezon City, the Inquirer.net reported. She said: “First, people claimed JM was already my friend, then they said we had broken up. Now they're saying we've gotten back together. I don't know where these rumors are coming from.” JM, on the other hand, has been very vocal about how much he cares for the actress. “I've read write-ups of him speaking about his feelings for me,” Jessy said. “I feel very flattered and happy.” — Agencies
