After more than two years in America, actor Tom Rodriguez is back in the Philippines.

His return to the Philippines was happily shared by his talent manager Popoy Caritativo in an Instagram post on January 27, 2024. Based on Popoy’s Instagram check-in, it can be concluded that he was in Mandaluyong last Saturday.

Messages immediately poured in from Popoy’s friends where they welcomed Tom Rodriguez’s return to the country. One of the first to congratulate Tom Rodriguez was none other than veteran actress Coney Reyes.

Many noticed that the actor looks fresh now and has become even more handsome, as if he has finally moved on from his previous breakup with his wife Carla Abellana.

Many even compared his appearance to when he and Carla Abellana had just broken up, where he seemed to be still confused.

Tom Rodriguez’s talent manager did not provide any details other than congratulating the actor on his return to the country.

Meanwhile, Tom Rodriguez’s Instagram account is still deactivated, as if he is still avoiding reading any social media updates.

Meanwhile, a few hours before Popoy’s update regarding Tom Rodriguez’s return to the Philippines, Carla Abellana’s shared social media post was notable, which was based on a quote that suggests choosing decisions in life wisely.

Many suspected that Carla Abellana’s shared post was related to what she was going through in life, especially what happened in her relationship with Tom Rodriguez.

According to the quote shared by Carla Abellana, you have to choose well because everything is difficult. Getting married is difficult, breaking up is also difficult.

It can be recalled that the divorce between Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana was one of the most controversial divorces in 2022 because they had only been married for a few months, news broke that they had separated despite their seven-year relationship.

Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez’s relationship began in 2014, in October 2021 the two got married. However, after a few months, news broke that their marriage was on-the-rocks and in June 2022 they finally confirmed their separation.

Among the issues that came out at that time was the issue that Tom Rodriguez allegedly got another woman pregnant, there were also those that spread that the reason for the divorce was not a woman but a man.

Meanwhile, in an interview with Carla Abellana on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, the actress revealed that there were many reasons why she and Tom Rodriguez finally separated.

She has reportedly reached a breaking point and her feelings are too much, she is said to have been disrespected and cheated on by Tom Rodriguez, which has not changed over the years.

Carla Abellana also admitted that this is not the first time something like this has happened between her and Tom Rodriguez, but this is on a different level and is now extreme.

Meanwhile, after the divorce of Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana was confirmed, the actor flew to America to unwind and move on.

The actor also traveled there when he was invited to several events and shows, while Carla Abellana stayed in the country and continued her showbiz career. Since then, the actress has been open about her self-loving journey.