The couple was quick to add na walang third party involved sa kanilang break-up.
Tatlong beses ikinasal sina Harlene at Romnick – civil wedding nu’ng 1999; church wedding noong 2000 at nagkaroon ng renewal of vows noong 2002 sa Las Vegas.
Nagbunga ng limang anak ang kanilang pagmamahalan – sina Abijah, Zeke, Bo, Nirel at Uela.
Humiling sina Harlene at Romnick ng privacy sa kanilang joint statement.
“Romnick and I have five beautiful children, whom we love and treasure very much – we have spent many years together as best friends and partners in everything that we have done,” Harlene said in a statement.
“Even more so in raising our family, we will always be great friends if not the best of friends.
“With the greatest respect and mutual love, wanting nothing but happiness for each other we decided to part ways.
“We would like to appeal for privacy, for our children and for each other as well.
“Being public figure, we know that this will not get unnoticed – and didn’t want speculations, rumors and gossip to destroy the wonderful memories we share, the peace that we continue to have as best friends.
“We both decided that it would be best to issue statement, in an intention to let this be the first and last time to talk about it.
“Neither he nor I wish to speak at length about the matter, seeing as to how we had been able to keep the fact for as long as we have.
“We request that our individual supporters, friends and family refrain from making comments or issuing statements that may hurt or offend not only ourselves, but most importantly our beloved children.
“We thank you, for the prayers and support – and most of all for respecting our wishes.
“God bless you.”