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Kapamilya actress Jodi Sta. Maria revealed in her Instagram post on June 9 that her marriage with ex-husband Pampi Lacson was finally annulled after 13 years of waiting for the decision of the Supreme Court. For the award-winning actress, it was “a test of faith and trust” for her while waiting for the decision.
Jodi and Pampi tied the knot in 2005 and separated in 2011. They share a son, Thirdy, who was born in the same year of their marriage.
“Finally after 13 years of waiting, my petition for nullity of marriage has been granted by the Supreme Court,” she wrote.
“The time I spent in His waiting room was never easy nor was it comfortable. It was frustrating, discouraging, and even heartbreaking. I cried, prayed, questioned, and complained. I made ‘tampo,’ asked for forgiveness, prayed some more. I wanted to give up but He never let go of me,” she added.
Jodi claimed that it was her faith that got her through the ordeal and is thankful that she waited as she saw the purpose of the 13-year wait for her annulment.
“God is never in a hurry. He is never too late. Never too early. Believe He is able to do something about your situation. Trust He has a plan for you and that plan is even better than the one you have for yourself,” she shared.
“And when God finally calls you out of the waiting room, don’t forget to thank Him and give Him all the glory,” she continued.
The Kapamilya actress then expressed her gratitude to everyone who made it possible–– from her prayer warriors up to the law firm that helped her get the results she wanted.
“Now I can finally say…CASE CLOSED,” she ended.
Meanwhile, friends of Jodi expressed their excitement for her new life after the decision was made. Pampi’s current partner, Iwa Moto, called for a celebration.
“Let’s celebrate 🥰 love you amor,” Iwa shared.
“Jodi! Congratulations! Your long wait is over! Big, big hug, anak! God’s timing is always so perfect! Love you,” Coney Reyes added.
Despite the separation, Jodi and Pampi reconciled and patched things up in 2013. They co-parent their son, Thirdy.
