MANILA, Philippines – There is no third party.

Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas made this pronouncement Wednesday when asked if there was a third party involved in the latest Kris Aquino and James Yap’s marital issues.

In a press conference for her upcoming television series, "M3: Malay Mo Ma-Develop," Delas Alas also said Aquino, one of her close friends in show business, has not returned to the house she shares with Yap.

"Sa pagkakaalam ko, hindi pa. Pero i-pray natin na magkaayos sila," she said.

It was the comedienne’s hairdresser who broke the news to her. When she texted Aquino, she said her friend was not yet ready to talk about the issue.

"Parang ganoon, [hindi third party]. Pero sana ay maging maayos. ‘Yong hairdresser ko ang nagsabi. So, nag-text ako at sabi niya, 'Tsaka na lang tayo mag-usap’… Siyempre sinabi ko sa kanya, ‘Friendship nandito lang ako,’" said Delas Alas.

Delas Alas also refused to interfere, saying she would leave it up to Aquino and Yap to solve their issues.

“And natuto na ako na ang away mag-asawa, huwag tayong makialam kasi away nila ‘yon. Hayaan natin sila ang umayos ng problema nila. Nandito lang ako para suportahan si friendship. And kaibigan ko na sila pareho. Bati na kami ni James," she said.

In the middle of the controversy involving Yap and Hope Centeno, a receptionist who claimed to have had an affair with the professional basketball player, Delas Alas had joked that Aquino should send Yap back to his mother.

Yap did not take her remark lightly. He fired back and told the comedienne to watch her words. "Ayusin mo pananalita mo, hindi ka nakakatuwa."

Aquino admitted that the Comedy Concert Queen’s remark had caused many quarrels between her and the star player of B-Meg Derby Ace (formerly Purefoods).

Delas Alas later apologized to the basketball player.

Months later, Delas Alas and Yap had ironed things out, and are now good friends.

With the recent controversy, the actress-comedienne is praying that the couple can overcome their trials soon.

New 'dramedy'

Delas Alas is now busy taping and promoting her first television project with King of Romance Drama Aga Muhlach.

In "M3," she portrays the character of Kring-Kring, a “jologs” single mother who is ready to take on anything to give her son, Marcus, a better life.

In the story, Kring-Kring will meet commitment-phobic JM Benicio III (Muhlach), a 38-year-old handsome, diligent, successful real estate developer.

Megan Young, Jojo Alejar, Niña Jose, Jairus Aquino, Mika dela Cruz and Noel Trinidad are also part of the show, which will air starting July 3.

"M3" is under the direction of award-winning director Jeffrey Jeturian.

First day at school

Delas Alas is also attending a class at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. She is taking up public administration and governance, a 4-year course, as part of her preparation to join the world of politics in the future.

It is Delas Alas’s dream to help her kababayans in San Luis and Calatagan, Batangas.

During her first day at school on Monday, many of her classmates, some of whom are lawyers, Congress staff and foreigners, were reportedly starstruck by the actress.

Meantime, she also urged all mothers to go back to school.

"Sana po doon sa mga nanay na medyo malalaki na ang mga anak, puwede kayong mag-aral. Kasi nakaka-uplift ng moral ng mga nanay na bumabalik tayo sa eskwela. Para mayroon tayong ibang alam na magiging proud sa atin ang mga anak natin," delas Alas said.

Delas Alas is a Mass Communication graduate from Far Eastern University (1985). She also took up a culinary course at Center for Culinary Arts in 2007.