Pagkakaibigan ng cisgender woman at transwoman, nauwi sa pag-iibigan | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Their Story

Erich Army Valisi, a transgender woman and beauty-pageant contestant, and Yhas, a cisgender woman, were childhood friends who eventually fell in love. Though they first clashed, they grew closer through their friendship with Erich’s siblings.

Yhas developed feelings for Erich but was shy about admitting them. Erich later realized she felt jealous when Yhas dated other people. After moving away to sort through her feelings, Erich returned, and the two began a relationship. They kept it private for about a year before sharing it publicly.

Family and Transition

The couple now lives together in Orani, Bataan, and shares clothes and makeup. Yhas gave birth to their daughter, Athena, in 2022. They describe supporting one another as partners and parents while Erich pursues her transition and pageant ambitions.

Erich initially postponed breast augmentation while Athena was very young. After Athena turned two, Erich had breast surgery and Botox treatments as part of her transition. She has considered gender-affirming genital surgery but says she is happy with her transition for now and does not want to disrupt the life and happiness she shares with Yhas.

The story emphasizes that family is built through love, care, and responsibility, and that people in modern families deserve respect.

Notable Details

• People: Erich Army Valisi, Yhas, Athena, and host Jessica Soho
• Locations: Orani, Bataan, and Manila
• Treatments: Breast augmentation and Botox