Fans of Daniel Padilla and Kaila Estrada were quick to gush online after the Kapamilya actor seemingly gave a subtle nod to the actress in his latest Instagram post.
On Saturday, May 30, Daniel shared a carousel of random photos on Instagram. Among the images that caught the attention of eagle-eyed netizens was a candid shot of Kaila.
In the photo, Kaila can be seen seated inside a golf cart on a sprawling golf course. Despite wearing a hat and black sunglasses, fans easily recognized the actress, who recently worked alongside Daniel in the hit action-drama series Incognito.
Adding to the intrigue was Daniel’s cryptic caption: “There are no ifs, woulds, coulds, shoulds. Its just is. And we just are.”
The post immediately fueled speculation among fans who have long been linking the two stars together.
The comments section became even more interesting when Kaila’s half-brother, Luigi Muhlach, joined the conversation.
Luigi, the son of Aga Muhlach and Janice de Belen, playfully teased his half-sister by commenting, “Yung isa panay gallery,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Daniel responded with a string of laughing emojis, while Kaila also joined in with a tears-of-joy emoji, further delighting fans.
This is not the first time Luigi has drawn attention to the rumored romance. Previously, he sparked speculation after referring to Daniel as his “bayaw” or brother-in-law, leading many to believe that the relationship between the two stars may be more serious than they have publicly acknowledged.
Despite the growing buzz, neither Daniel nor Kaila has officially confirmed the real status of their relationship.
Rumors linking the pair first gained traction in 2025 following their onscreen partnership in Incognito. Since then, fans have closely followed their interactions both on and off social media.
In an earlier interview with ABS-CBN reporter MJ Felipe, Daniel chose not to directly address questions regarding his rumored relationship with Kaila.
Meanwhile, Daniel’s former longtime girlfriend, Kathryn Bernardo, has also been making headlines due to persistent rumors linking her to Mark Alcala. Like Daniel and Kaila, neither Kathryn nor Mark has publicly confirmed the nature of their relationship.
