MANILA – Even after they parted ways as a couple several months back, John Lloyd Cruz said he will always consider Angelica Panganiban his best friend.

The two were spotted backstage during the ABS-CBN Christmas special on Tuesday and they seem to get along well for exes.

“If anything, siyempre we don’t want to lose the friendship. Si Angelica has been my best friend and I think she will remain my best friend for life. Walang makakapagpabago noon,” he said.

When asked if a reconciliation is possible between them, Cruz only said: “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves right now. This is not the best time to talk about that.”

Since he is not committed to anyone at the moment, Cruz said he is trying to make the most out of his life as a private person and as an actor.

“It’s not about being single. It’s all about enlightenment para sa akin. It’s all about new discoveries about yourself, your life, kung ano ang gusto mangyari. You only live once and I definitely want to make the most of it. Kung ano man ang pagdadaanan nating journey, it’s all going to be worth it for sure,” he said.

Last month, Panganiban said she and Cruz are happy although they are not together and that’s more than enough for the both of them.

HYPERLINK “HAPPY”: http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/03/16/second-chance-with-john-lloyd-angelica-speaks-up

“Siguro ang masasabi ko lang ay masaya ako ngayon and masaya siya. Magkaibigan kami at alam nating lahat na halos imposible sa dalawang tao na nagkaroon ng relasyon ang maging magkaibigan in the end,” she said at the time.

“Siguro isa 'yun sa mga bagay na proud kami dahil kahit gaano kahirap -- may struggle siyempre sa umpisa kung paano ma-maintain 'yung friendship -- pero tulad nga ng sinabi natin, nagmahalan kayo dati. Bakit naman kailangang mauwi sa away?” she added.

It was last March when Cruz confirmed his split with Panganiban after being in a relationship for more than three years.