Vilma introduces Jennylyn as son's GF

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Vilma introduces Jennylyn as son's GF



MANILA, Philippines – Star for All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos formally introduced the girlfriend of her son, Luis Manzano, to the people of Batangas on Wednesday.

For the first time, Santos publicly acknowledged actress Jennylyn Mercado as her son’s girlfriend during the commemoration of Batangas’ founding anniversary held at the town of Calaca.

Mercado was present during the occasion as a guest judge in a singing contest, which is also a part of the said festivity.

Manzano is happy about her mother's gesture.

“I hope that this first milestone will go a long way for us (Jennylyn and I) together,” he said.

When asked how much he loves Mercado, Manzano replied, “A lot, since action speaks louder than words.”

Santos has also expressed delight that Manzano and Mercado can now openly show their love for each other.

She said, “They owe it to the public, since they owe a big part of their lives to the public.”

Santos wishes the best for her son and her newfound love.

Santos to remain a Kapamilya

Despite several offers from rival networks, Santos said that she has decided to stay with ABS-CBN.

According to her, she owes a big part of her success to the Kapamilya network, and that this is her simple way of returning the favor.

Santos is set to do a number of special projects with ABS-CBN in 2012, including the celebration of her 50th anniversary in the showbiz industry. -- Report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

abs-cbnnews, Posted at 12/08/2011 12:24 AM

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Gov. Vilma Santos, willing nga bang maging manugang si Jennylyn Mercado?
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Jennylyn elated over Vilma’s public intro



MANILA, Philippines - Actress Jennylyn Mercado is elated over Batangas Governor Vilma Santos' public introduction of her as the girlfriend of her son, Luis Manzano.

For the first time, Santos publicly acknowledged Mercado as Manzano’s girlfriend during the commemoration of Batangas’ founding anniversary held at the town of Calaca on Wednesday.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Mercado said it felt good to be recognized by her boyfriend’s mom in front of the people of Batangas.

“Siyempre masarap po sa pakiramdam,” she said.

Despite their decision to publicly admit their relationship, Mercado said she and Luis still opt to keep their relationship private.

“Siyempre, as much as possible gusto rin namin mag-iwan nga mga personal na bagay para sa sarili namin,” she explained.

“Kumbaga, binigay na namin sa publiko ‘yung mga [kailangan nilang malaman], ‘di ba? Hindi naman kami nagdadamot eh, pero siyempre kailangan din namin ng mga bagay na [amin lang]. Kailangan kahit papaano may mga private things na sa amin na lang ‘yon.” – Report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

abs-cbnNEWS, 12/08/2011

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Gov. Vi introduces Jen as Luis’ girlfriend to Batangas folk

Manila, Philippines – BATANGAS Gov. Vilma Santos has formally introduced the girlfriend of her son, Luis Manzano, to the people of Batangas on Wednesday.

For the first time, Santos publicly acknowledged actress Jennylyn Mercado as her son’s girlfriend during the commemoration of Batangas’ founding anniversary held at the town of Calaca.

Mercado was present during the occasion as a guest judge in a singing contest, which is also a part of the said festivity.
Manzano is happy about her mother’s gesture.

“I hope that this first milestone will go a long way for us (Jennylyn and I) together,“ he said.

Santos has also expressed delight that Manzano and Mercado can now openly show their love for each other. “They owe it to the public, since they owe a big part of their lives to the public.“

Tempo, 12/10/2011

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Governor Vilma Santos introduces Jennylyn Mercado as "the girlfriend of my son Luis" to the Batangueños

Tuwang-tuwa ang mga Batangueño nang makita nilang tanggap na tanggap si Jennylyn Mercado ng pamilya ni Luis Manzano.

Naimbitahan si Jennylyn bilang isa sa mga hurado sa pakontes sa Calaca, Batangas noong nakaraang Miyerkules, December 7, bilang bahagi ng Ala Eh Festival.

INTRODUCING JENNYLYN. Si Luis naman ang host, pero si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos ang nagpakilala ng mga naimbitahan niyang mag-judge sa event na yun.

Pagdating kay Jennylyn, alanganin si Governor Vi sa pagpapakilala dahil hindi raw niya alam kung paano niya ito sasabihin.

Nagsigawan ang mga tao nang ipakilala na ito ng gobernadora, na tila nag-aalangan pa.

"We have a friend of my son, a very beautiful lady—Jennylyn Mercado.

"Jen, hindi ko alam kung papa'no ka i-address, e," ani Governor Vi kay Jennylyn.

Nagulat naman ang actress-politician nang sumingit si Luis na nasa likuran lang ng "Girlfriend."

Nagsigawan na ang mga tao.

"May permiso ba 'yan, anak? Puwede ba yun, Jen?" sabi ni Governor Vi na ibinaling ang tingin kay Jennylyn.

Tumango naman si Jennylyn, kaya ipinakilala na ni Governor Vi ang Kapuso actress bilang "the girlfriend of my son Luis, Jennylyn Mercado."


"THE GIRLFRIEND OF MY SON." Nang makausap na ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Governor Vi, ipinaliwanag nito kung bakit nagkaroon siya ng hesitation kung anong pagpapakilala ang gagawin niya kay Jennylyn.

Aniya, "Kasi. kamukha kanina, hindi ko nga alam kung papano siya i-address, e, baka mamaya ako'ng tsismosang lumabas.

"Kaya, of course, the girlfriend of my son.

"And I'm happy for them kasi ano, e, at least open sila sa public that time when they were saying na 'give us time kasi we're just enjoying each other,' ayaw nilang umamin kasi hindi pa talaga.

"Ngayon, openly galing kay Lucky, galing kay Jennylyn.

"And of course, as the mom of Lucky, I'm definitely happy, very happy," masayang pahayag ng Batangas Governor.


LUIS & JENNYLYN. Sa hiwalay naman na panayam kina Luis at Jennylyn ay nagbigay sila ng reaksiyon sa ginawang pagpapakilala ni Governor Vi sa actress-singer.

Ayon kay Luis, "I'm very happy, siyempre.

"Si Mommy, medyo na-awkward pa nga siya, mamaya kasi, even if I announced it already sa Enpress, siyempre ayaw niya akong ipahamak.

"So, that's why nag-voice over ako ng 'girlfriend.'

"And I'm very happy na I got to introduce Jennylyn the proper way—which is my girlfriend."

Saad naman ni Jennylyn, "Siyempre, masaya po dahil kahit sino namang magulang, basta tanggap nila yung girlfriend o boyfriend nung anak nila, e, masarap yung pakiramdam."

Pero hindi maiwasang kinakabahan pa rin daw si Jennylyn kapag kaharap nito ang ina ng kanyang boyfriend.

"Nandun pa rin yung kaba dahil siyempre, medyo hindi pa naman kami ganun na nakakapag-usap.

"Pero mabait naman po, e, sobrang bait naman po talaga ni Tita Vi.

"Pero siyempre, nahihiya pa rin ako," pakli nito.


NOT ENGAGEMENT RING. First Christmas daw nina Luis at Jennylyn na magkasama bilang magkasintahan, at isang singsing ang regalo ng Kapamilya TV host-actor sa Kapuso actress-singer-TV host.

Pero paglilinaw ni Luis, "It's a simple gift, hindi po siya engagement ring, hindi siya anything else.

"It was a gift one of those things na I knew she wanted it and i got it for her as a gift."

Nahihiya pa si Jennylyn na pag-usapan ang singsing na yun, pero meron din daw siyang inihandang regalo para kay Luis.

Pero ayaw lang muna niyang sabihin kung ano ito.


BIKING. Ang isa pang magandang resulta sa kanilang relasyon, nakumbinsi na raw ni Jennylyn si Luis na mag-biking.

Pareho naman silang mahilig sa martial arts, dahil doon sila nagkakilala.

Pero ngayon ay nakahiligan ni Jennylyn ang pagtakbo at pagbisikleta kaya inengganyo rin niya si Luis na subukan ito.

Kuwento ni Jennylyn, "Dati kasi, hindi kami magkasundo sa ganyang bagay.

"Pero nagulat ako na parang gusto niyang tumakbo, 'O sige, mag-start tayo tutal may trainer naman ako, tulungan ka namin mag-bisikleta.

"Kasi yun ang problema niya, bisikleta.

"Pero soon, matututo na rin siya kaya masasabayan na niya ako sa lahat ng mga gagawin ko ngayon."


STILL A LONG WAY TO GO. Tingin naman ni Governor Vi, ini-enjoy na lang muna nina Luis at Jennylyn ang kanilang relasyon at wala pa naman daw sa isip nila ang mga seryosong plano gaya ng pagpapakasal.

Ani Governor Vi, "Alam niyo, silang tanungin niyo.

"Ako, ready any time.

"Akala naman inuunahan ko and ayoko naman na ganun lumabas.

"Basta sa akin lang, I'm happy for them, yun lang.

"Pero magka-apo o para magpakasal, sa kanila lahat manggagaling 'yan, hindi sa akin."

Saad naman ni Luis, "Matagal-tagal pa.

"Sabi nga namin, it's a first step and a long way to go.

"We still have so much more things to learn as individuals, and as a couple, so matagal pa po yun."

PEP, Gorgy Rula, Monday, December 12, 2011

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I’m sure masayang-masaya si Jennylyn Mercado. Tanggap na tanggap na siya ni Gov. Vilma Santos para sa anak nitong si Luis Manzano. Sinabi pa ng masipag na gobernadora na appreciate niya ang ginagawa nitong pagpapasaya sa kanyang binata. Ngayon pa lamang ay makikita na ni Jennylyn na hindi siya magkakaproblema kung ito man ang maging biyenan niya, aprubado nito ang relasyon nila.

Kuya Germs, Pilipino Star Ngayon, December 13, 2011

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Napanood si Luis Manzano sa show nang mag-“hi” sa viewers nang sumingit habang nagre-report si Jennylyn Mercado noong nasa Batangas sila sa event ni Gov. Vilma Santos. Three times tinawag na “GF” ni Luis ang aktres sa nasabing event at kinorek ang ina na GF at hindi lang niya friend si Jennylyn.

Nitz Miralles, Online Journal, December 13, 2011