Bianca Manalo clears air on leaked chats with Rob Gomez: Friends, not foes

In a recent turn of events, actress and beauty queen Bianca Manalo has openly addressed the controversy surrounding leaked conversations between her and actor Rob Gomez. These messages, which surfaced on social media, hinted at a possible secret meeting, stirring up rumors and speculation.

Manalo took to Instagram on Friday, December 22, to set the record straight. "He was going to bring Christmas gifts and I wanted to receive them early before I leave for the airport," she explained, underlining that their relationship is purely platonic, as friends and co-workers.

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Privacy Breach and Online Bashing

The Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 titleholder expressed her dismay over the situation, highlighting the "breach of privacy" and the resulting online bashing. She emphasized that parts of their conversation were deliberately omitted, "to create malicious insinuations." Manalo opened up about the impact of these accusations, stating, "This unfounded accusation is hurting me and my loved ones."

Bianca urged for the controversy to end so she could enjoy her time in Japan with her family. She concluded her statement by encouraging everyone to "spread love and the truth this holiday season."

Controversy Following the Leaked Messages

The leaked messages, which appeared on both Instagram and Telegram, suggested plans for a secret get-together. Notably, Manalo has been in a long-term relationship with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian since 2019.

In a related development, actor Rob Gomez, who shares a child with beauty queen Shaila Rebortera, has faced allegations of an affair with co-star Herlene Budol. Budol, however, has remained silent on the cheating rumors.

The Backdrop of Showbiz Scandals

This controversy comes amid a backdrop of showbiz scandals involving the stars of GMA 7's series "Magandang Dilag." Bianca Manalo, Herlene Budol, and Rob Gomez, all co-stars in the series, find themselves entangled in a web of rumors and public scrutiny.

In her statement, Manalo highlighted the need for truth and positivity in the face of controversy, a sentiment that resonates with many in the entertainment industry.

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