Leren Bautista, Ricci Rivero’s ate and nanay on socials, shares photos of him at PBA All-Star Games

Leren Mae Bautista, a municipal councilor from Los Baños and Ricci Rivero's girlfriend, poked fun at their five-year age difference during an interview on 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' in February 2024.

During the same interview, Leren joked about being called tita by Ricci, clarifying that she is merely his ate (older sister figure), while also addressing herself as his nanay (mother), tita (elder sister), and ante (aunt) on social media.

Leren and Ricci confirmed their relationship in October 2023 after initial denials following sightings at an outreach program when Ricci was dealing with a breakup from actress Andrea Brillantes.

Their romance began during the outreach event where they were first spotted together, highlighting their mutual understanding and maturity despite early skepticism.

On her Instagram page on Tuesday, March 26, Bautista shared glimpses of her boyfriend in his participation at the PBA All-Star Games in Bacolod while addressing herself as his 'nanay, tita, and ante' (mother, elder sister, aunt).

Ricci expressed hope that their relationship would blossom into a much bigger commitment such as marriage.