Actor Daniel Padilla has once again become a trending topic on social media after attending the 53rd birthday celebration of John Estrada, further fueling speculation about his relationship with actress Kaila Estrada.
The intimate family gathering, held on June 13, was attended by members of the Estrada family, including John’s children with former wife Janice de Belen—Kaila, Ina, Moira, and Yuan—as well as his daughter Anechka with wife Priscilla Meirelles.
Photos shared by John on Instagram showed Daniel comfortably mingling with Kaila’s family members and close friends during the celebration.
“Celebrating life with my tribe,” John wrote in the caption of his post. “Thank you Lord Jesus.”
The photos immediately caught the attention of fans, many of whom viewed Daniel’s presence as another indication that he has become close not only to Kaila but also to her family.
The buzz intensified after a video from the celebration circulated online, showing a warm exchange between Daniel and the birthday celebrant.
“Happy birthday, Tito John,” Daniel said.
John responded with, “I love you, man.”
“I love you,” Daniel replied.
Another video shared online showed Daniel greeting John with, “Happy birthday, you are loved,” before the two exchanged a handshake.
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The interaction quickly sparked reactions from fans, with many joking that the exchange resembled a conversation between a future father-in-law and son-in-law.
During his thank-you message to guests, John also appeared to tease Daniel, prompting laughter from those in attendance.
“I love you DJ! Actually si Daniel Padilla pala…” John jokingly said before adding, “Puwede n’yo nang isulat bukas ‘yan, guys!”
The remark immediately fueled further speculation among fans who have been closely following rumors surrounding Daniel and Kaila.
Although neither Daniel nor Kaila has publicly confirmed the true status of their relationship, many netizens believe the pair are already more than just close friends.
Several comments online reflected the excitement of fans. Others pointed out how comfortable Daniel appeared around Kaila’s family and viewed John’s apparent approval as a positive sign.
Rumors linking Daniel and Kaila have persisted for months.
In April, Kaila further fueled speculation after sharing a photo of herself embracing Daniel. Meanwhile, Kaila’s half-brother, Luigi Muhlach, previously referred to Daniel as his “brother-in-law” while greeting him online, a move that generated significant discussion among fans.
While no official confirmation has been made, Daniel’s appearance at such a personal family celebration has led many observers to believe that the actor has already become an important part of Kaila’s inner circle.
