MANILA, Philippines – A judge has prohibited estranged couple Kris Aquino and cager James Yap from publicly discussing Aquino’s petition to nullify their marriage.

Judge Cristina Sulit of the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 140 has instructed the couple to refrain from talking about the case in public as the court hears the actress-television host’s petition.

“When we were in court last week, Judge Sulit gave us strict instructions—no interviews or discussions about our case and our past relationship. For me, it has been easy to obey her, because I have full respect for our judicial system. And the last thing I'd ever do is not obey the judge's bilin. That's why all my tweets and public pronouncements have been very careful,” stated Aquino on Twitter last August 27.

After the hearing, many people have noticed that the actress began to keep silent on the issue. 

Aquino and Yap’s separation has been talk of the town for months after the host announced on television that she was giving up on her 5-year marriage to Yap. 

Later, in her tell-all interview, she confessed that both of them have been miserable for years. She also revealed Yap’s alleged unfaithfulness during their marriage.

Despite the failure of her marriage, Aquino said she is staying positive as she spends lots of quality time with her 2 sons, Josh and Baby James.

Baby James, 3, is Aquino and Yap’s child, while Josh is the actress’s son from a previous relationship.

She’s also grateful to her brother, President Benigno Aquino III, for his support during this difficult time.

“I'm sorry that our home life ended up the way it is. But I know we are blessed because my brother makes Josh, Bimby (Baby James), and me feel that we are loved and all will be okay,” she said.

She also recently announced that she is adopting a new life mantra.

"I'm learning to not live in the past or worry too much about tomorrow, but just focus on now. Less stress, more joy!” she said. -Report by Rachelle Siazon, ABS-CBN.com