Derrick Monasterio, Elle Villanueva talk about their 'no label' relationship

Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva opened up on their "no label" relationship.

In an interview with PEP.ph, the "Return to Paradise" stars said they are not succumbing to pressure from society that labels are necessary.

"Ang status namin, wala kaming mga label," Derrick said about the real score between him and Elle.

"'Yung importante sa amin, 'yung ipinapakita namin sa isa't isa. 'Yung love namin for each other," he added. "Hindi sa amin importante 'yung labels."

Elle, who previously said that Derrick is courting her, said she is OK with their current setup.

"Ang importante naman ay genuine sa akin 'yung tao, and honest siya. We have an open communication," she said. "So, 'yung labels, it's actually just labels. That's for me, ha?"

Elle said she does not want to rush the relationship.

"Pero kung sasagutin ko siya, kung boyfriend ko na, ayaw kong madaliin ang sarili ko," she said. "We're taking it slow, para hindi siya kumplikado."

"Parang we are exclusively dating," she added. "I like kung nasaan man kami ngayon."

Derrick, for his part, said he and Elle are clear with how they stand with each other.

"Ever since na nagkaroon na kami ng exclusivity, malalim na kaagad ang pinagsamahan namin. Malalim na kaagad 'yung intindihan," he said.

Meanwhile, Derrick has already introduced Elle to his mom, Tina.

"First time na ganun ka-warm si Mama sa... sa mga past ko kasi before, hindi siya ganun ka-warm. Pero sa kanya [Elle], warm siya," said Derrick.

"Kasi, siguro ay nakikita naman niya 'yung growth ko nung nakakasama ko siya. Nakita niya na nagbabago ako, nagma-mature," he said.

Earlier, he also shared that what made him fall for Elle was that she was concerned for his growth.

Meanwhile, the actress said she bonded with Derrick's mom over dinner and wine in Bonifacio Global City.

"I find Tita so fun. Very fun mom siya," said Elle.

Previously, the pair spent Valentine's Day working out together on a gym date. They also went for brunch and posed for photos together that made netizens kilig.

—Kimberly Tsao/MGP, GMA Integrated News