“Happy together… after 29 years”: Onemig Bondoc and Aiko Melendez open up about courtship

Actor Onemig Bondoc recently shared a candid moment with actress and Quezon City councilor Aiko Melendez, describing their current dynamic as simply being “happy together… after 29 years.”

Bondoc posted the photo on Instagram, showing the two spending quiet time together. The caption quickly drew attention from fans, many of whom welcomed the warm and low-key update.

In a TikTok Live later that day, Bondoc confirmed that he is courting Melendez. However, he clarified that they are not rushing into anything and remain good friends as they continue to reconnect.

Melendez echoed the same sentiment, saying she appreciates the time and space, adding that Bondoc has been a “perfect match” in terms of companionship and understanding—but emphasized that she has not formally accepted him as her boyfriend.

The post also sparked supportive reactions from followers, including Melendez’s daughter, Martine, who left a lighthearted comment. Bondoc responded warmly, encouraging her to enjoy time with her father, veteran actor Martin Jickain.

Both made it clear that while they are enjoying each other’s company, there are no grand declarations—just mutual respect, familiarity, and ease.

For many fans, the story resonated not because of headlines, but because of its simplicity: two people reconnecting later in life, choosing calm over pressure, and letting things unfold naturally.