Kapuso actress and former beauty queen Bianca Manalo faced a wave of negative reactions online after she publicly congratulated her ex-boyfriend, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, on his election as Senate president. The position is the third highest in the Philippine government, ranking only behind the president and vice president.
Instagram Post Sparks Criticism
In an Instagram post, Bianca wrote: “Will forever be proud of you!!! Well deserved!!!!!! It’s about time! The country needs you!” Senator Gatchalian later reposted her message on his personal Instagram account. However, the post drew criticism in Bianca’s comment section, where some netizens left harsh remarks.
One user commented, “Lol, after what you did to him, you’ll get back together?” while another simply wrote, “Yuck.” The criticism highlights ongoing public scrutiny of Bianca’s personal life.
Gatchalian’s Single Status
It is publicly known that Gatchalian is single after revealing in a January 21, 2026 interview that his love life is “non-existent.” This revelation came amid speculation about his relationship status following his separation from Bianca.
Previous Controversies
Bianca was previously linked to her “Magandang Dilag” co-star Rob Gomez following a leaked conversation, which she strongly denied. More recently, her name was also dragged into the breakup of Miss Universe Philippines 2009 Celeste Cortesi and businessman Jonathan Sterling. However, her management, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, denied allegations that Bianca was involved as a third party.
