Gov. Vi speaks on Luis' new courtship of Angel

MANILA, Philippines - Star for All Seasons and current Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has given her thoughts on the reports that her son Lucky "Luis" Manzano is again courting his ex-girlfriend actress Angel Locsin.

Santos, who is seeking re-election as governor of Batangas, said she does not want to meddle in her son's love life.

The governor said she's just happy that Angel and Luis are friends again.

She said what is important is the couple's respect for each other.

"They are friends I don't usually meddle with their love lives, or the love life of my son. Ang importante lang dito, as long as they will stay as good friends, tama na sa akin 'yon, maiwan lang 'yong respeto nila sa isa't isa," Santos said.

Last month, Luis admitted that he was again courting his former sweetheart.

He said that he was doing his best to win back the heart of Locsin, and to make up for all of his mistakes in the past. He also realized that Locsin is a girl worth fighting for.

Manzano pursued Locsin again after reports surfaced that 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida was courting the actress.

Locsin later denied there was an on-going battle between her new suitor and former boyfriend Manzano.

She explained that she doesn't want to give anybody false hopes, especially Peñaflorida, who gained international recognition for his efforts in educating out-of-school Filipino youth.

However, Locsin told the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year she will always have her support, and added that Manzano does not feel threatened by Peñaflorida.

Locsin also said she was glad that she and Manzano are on speaking terms again.

Locsin is currently engaged in her upcoming series "Kokey @ Ako", while Manzano stars in ABS-CBN's "Your Song Presents: My Last Romance" with Toni Gonzaga.

Manzano will also be hosting ABS-CBN's upcoming talent show "Pilipinas Got Talent" with international performer Billy Crawford.


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Angel picks Luis over Efren?

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN contract star Angel Locsin said she is not open to being courted by 2009 CNN "Hero of the Year" Efren Peñaflorida at the moment.

In an interview, Locsin stressed that she and Peñaflorida are just good friends. "Iki-clear ko lang 'yon. Hindi ako nagpapaligaw. Right now, we are good friends," Locsin said.

(I'd just like to clarify. I am not open to being courted. Right now, we are just good friends.)

Though she has seemingly rebuffed Peñaflorida's romantic advances, she says they are in constant communication and even go out with his students on occasion.

"Minsan, pumunta sa bahay kasama ang mga kids. Minsan, lumabas kami, nanood ng sine. Kasama namin 'yong mga bata din," Locsin said.

(One time, he came to the house with the kids. One time, we went out and we watched a movie. We were with the kids also.)

Locsin said she is letting Peñaflorida down easy before things get too serious. "I just want to be true to myself and wouldn't want to give him any false hopes," she said.

Considering ex

Meanwhile, Locsin is reportedly back on speaking terms with ex-boyfriend Luis Manzano.

She said this is one of the reasons why she has graciously declined to be courted by Peñaflorida.

"Ayaw ko na kausap ko si Luis, may kausap akong iba. Ayaw ko namang nagpapaasa sa isang taong nage-effiort. (I don't want to entertain Luis while I'm entertaining others. I don't want to lead on someone who is making an effort)," Locsin said.

Last week, Manzano admitted to "The Buzz" and "Entertainment Live" that he is courting Locsin again.

"I'm trying to win her back and make up for my mistakes in the past. I realized she's a good girl worth fight for," Manzano said.

Though open to talks with her ex, Locsin said she won't jump into a relationship so easily. The actress said Manzano visits her at home and she agrees to come down and see him.

"May effort naman so na-appreciate ko naman 'yon. Tignan natin kung ano ang mangyayari. (There's an effort, so I appreciate that. Let's see what happens)," she said.

"Hindi naman kami nagmamadali pero hindi naman maalis kung gaano ka-special sa akin si Luis. Pero right now ayaw ko munang pumasok sa relationship," Locsin said.

(We're in no rush, but Luis will always be special to me. But right now, I don't want to go into a relationship.)

Manzano was lukewarm to Peñaflorida's plans to woo his ex-girlfriend. He stated, however, that he respects Peñaflorida's work as a social worker who teaches out-of-school youth through his "Pushcart Classes" project.


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Luis, Angel on speaking terms again

MANILA - Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin are now on speaking terms again.

During the cast party of Star Cinema's "In My Life," Manzano shared that Locsin “wished him well” before the premiere night of his first movie with his mom, Star for All Seasons and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, at the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.

"Basta we have our form of communication. And once in a while ay nagkakausap kami and she wished me well sa premiere," Manzano told “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.”

Despite their issues, the “Entertainment Live” host said he is glad to know that Locsin is always there to support him.

It has been widely reported that the couple is going through what Manzano called a “phase” right now, but the actor refused to elaborate. He also did not categorically say if he and the “Only You” actress had separated.

Manzano, son of Santos and Edu Manzano, has been romantically linked to Maricar Reyes and his best friend, actress Anne Curtis. He denied the reports.

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Luis denies breakup with Angel

MANILA, Philippines—Luis Manzano has denied rumors that he and girlfriend Angel Locsin have broken up and insisted that they are merely going through a “phase.”

“In the beginning, we agreed to protect our relationship by keeping it private,” the actor said during Tuesday’s press conference for his movie “In My Life.” “It’s only proper that we treat this phase the same way. I don’t want to answer questions about Angel. What’s between us is very personal.”

Tabloid reports said Angel called it quits with Luis after he was romantically linked with actress Maricar Reyes. The actor denied this as well. He said all he knew about Maricar was that she was supposed to be his love-team partner in the defunct show “Flash Bomba.” Maricar was replaced by Roxanne Guinoo.

“I’ve been hearing the weirdest stories,” said Luis, who claimed to be in constant communication with Angel. “There’s no third party—there never was.”

Luis also clarified that Angel meant well when she praised Nora Aunor, screen rival of his mom Vilma Santos.

“I heard that Vilmanians felt bad because of a comment Angel made about Ms Nora Aunor when she did the remake of ‘Himala’,” he said. “When Angel said Ms Nora is a good actress, that did not mean she disrespected Mommy. Ms Nora is really good at what she does, even the Vilmanians know that.”

Tabloids reported that Angel’s absence from the TV special titled “Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons” also drew negative reactions from Vilmanians. Luis came to her defense, saying Angel is a professional and that she had reasons for turning down the project.

Luis plays the role of Mark in the Olivia Lamasan film “In My Life,” written by Raymond Lee and Senedy Que, which premieres in local theaters on Sept. 16. Vilma is Shirley, mother of Mark, her estranged gay son who is suffering from colon cancer. John Lloyd Cruz is Noel, Mark’s lover.

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Angel Locsin - proud of Luis and bagong Reyna ng Primetime

Angel talks about Luis & Lloydie's kissing scene. Only You, no. #1 in ratings.

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