Despite the recent controversy surrounding a tattoo, it seems that the friendship between professional surfer Philmar Alipayo, his partner Andi Eigenmann, and running advocate Pernilla Sjoo remains intact. Sjoo’s photos were spotted yesterday at Philmar’s Happy Islanders Surf Club in Siargao, sparking further attention to the situation.
Philstar.com visited the popular surf shop and café hoping to catch Andi, whose shift was rumored to start around the time of the visit. However, it was Philmar who was present, alone, preparing for breakfast. His eyes were red, and he kept his tattooed body covered with a hoodie.
As reporters requested a quick photo, Philmar politely asked, “’Wag muna video. Marami pa kasing nangyayari. Picture muna ha,” signaling that there were ongoing developments. Despite the request for privacy, he interacted with guests, posing for photos while Pernilla’s vibrant images adorned the café’s walls, featuring surfers and Siargao’s stunning landscapes.
The controversy surrounding Philmar and Pernilla erupted after Andi posted cryptic messages on social media, hinting at issues with a “friend” who had gotten a “love couples tattoo” with someone else’s partner “without consultation.” The internet quickly speculated that Andi’s posts were aimed at Philmar and Pernilla, who had gotten matching tattoos with the number “224,” symbolizing “Today, Tomorrow, Forever.”
Actor Derek Ramsay, a friend of Sjoo, came to her defense, clarifying that the tattoo was simply a “tropa” (friendship) tattoo, not an indication of romantic involvement. He also suggested that while the tattoo could have been handled better, Andi made a misstep by airing the situation publicly rather than addressing it privately.
Locals in Siargao, however, offered support for Philmar, highlighting his reputation not only as a skilled surfer but also as a respected entrepreneur from a prominent Surigao family. Philmar has since reassured fans that things are back to normal with Andi, as evidenced by a post from Island Tattoo Piercing Studio, which shared that the couple recently got inked together.
Despite the public drama, the situation appears to be settling down, with both Philmar and Andi moving forward from the incident.
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