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Bianca Manalo Reportedly Has a New Boyfriend — A Party-List Congressman Who's Separated From His Socialite Wife

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Feb 28, 2026 — 1 min read

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Fresh from her breakup with Senator Win Gatchalian, actress Bianca Manalo is reportedly in a new relationship — and once again, her man is a politician. Entertainment writer Salve Asis of Pang-Masa reports that Bianca's new beau is a party-list congressman who comes from an 'alta' or 'elitista' background.

According to Asis, the politician is separated from his wife, who is described as a socialite. However, there has been no public announcement of the separation. "Mayaman ang binanggit na pangalan ng source na diumano'y karelasyon nga ngayon ni Bianca," the writer shared — wealthy, powerful, and very much connected.

Bianca and Senator Gatchalian's breakup was confirmed in early 2025 after rumors had been swirling. Sources said the former couple separated multiple times before the final split, though they reportedly remained friends. Just last month, Gatchalian told an interviewer that he was single and his love life was "non-existent."

This isn't the first time Bianca's love life has made headlines. In 2023, an intimate conversation between her and 'Magandang Dilag' co-star Rob Gomez leaked on social media, allegedly released by Gomez's former partner. Bianca denied any romantic involvement with Gomez at the time.

For now, neither Bianca nor her alleged new boyfriend have confirmed or denied the relationship. But if history is any guide, Bianca Manalo has a type — and it's men who know their way around a legislative chamber. Stay tuned for the next chapter of this political love story.

Source: PhilNews

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