Actress and beauty queen Bianca Manalo became a trending topic on social media after sharing photos from her recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, along with a caption that quickly caught the attention of netizens.
“Hanoi, ang tamis ng aking pagmamahal,” Bianca wrote in her Instagram post.
Apparently anticipating various interpretations of her words, the actress immediately clarified that the caption was simply inspired by a popular song lyric.
“Nakakatawang caption, galing lang kay April Boy Regino. Huwag mong lagyan ng meaning,” she added.
The disclaimer amused many followers, with some joking that Bianca had already beaten the “Marisols” to the punch by preventing speculation about her love life before it could even begin.
The post itself focused on her travel experiences in the Vietnamese capital, including local attractions, Vietnamese coffee, and traditional dishes she sampled during her visit.
Despite the clarification, some netizens continued to read deeper meaning into her words.
One follower commented, “Balang araw, mananalo ka rin sa pag-ibig, Ms. Bianca Manalo.”
Bianca responded with a brief but heartfelt reply.
“Sana nga po,” she wrote.
The actress also recently made headlines after publicly congratulating her former boyfriend, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, following his election as the new leader of the Senate.
Through an Instagram Story, Bianca reposted a news report about Gatchalian’s appointment and expressed her pride in his achievement.
“Will forever be proud of you!!!! Well deserved! It’s about time!” she wrote.
She followed it up with another message of support.
“The country needs you!!!”
Gatchalian later reposted Bianca’s congratulatory message on his own Instagram account, drawing positive reactions from followers who appreciated the cordial relationship between the former couple.
When a netizen commented on her Hanoi post by mentioning Gatchalian’s new position as Senate President, Bianca once again responded positively.
“Proud of him. He deserves it,” she said.
Her remarks were widely praised online, with many noting the maturity and respect she continues to show toward her former partner despite their breakup.
Bianca and Gatchalian publicly confirmed their relationship in 2019. However, speculation about a split surfaced over the past two years, although neither camp publicly disclosed the reason behind their separation.
In January 2026, Gatchalian described his love life as “non-existent” when asked about his relationship status.
More recently, Bianca’s management team at Sparkle GMA Artist Center issued a statement clarifying that the actress is currently single.
“On behalf of our Sparkle Artist, Bianca Manalo, we would like to clarify that there is no truth to rumors circulating about her involvement with another couple,” the agency said.
“She is single and not in any relationship.”
The clarification came after Bianca was linked to online speculation involving fellow beauty queen Celeste Cortesi and her boyfriend, tech entrepreneur Jonathan Sterling.
While some netizens continue to speculate about her personal life, Bianca appears focused on her travels, career, and personal growth.
Her recent posts suggest that although she remains open to finding love again someday, she harbors no ill feelings toward her former partner and continues to celebrate his accomplishments from afar.
