For the second time, veteran powerbroker Chavit Singson has firmly shut down rumors linking him romantically to young actress Jillian Ward—yet somehow managed to fuel fresh buzz with a single, half-joking line that sent the rumor mill spinning all over again.
Speaking casually on a recent episode of The Men’s Room podcast, Singson once more denied ever having a “special relationship” with Ward, brushing off long-circulating claims that painted him as her supposed benefactor.
According to the former Ilocos Sur governor, the intrigue doesn’t even reach first base—because he says they have never actually met.
Asked point-blank if their paths had ever crossed, Singson replied with a chuckle that, by God’s grace, it had not happened yet.
He went on to say that if there was any confusion at all, it might help if they did meet—purely, he insisted, so both sides could deny the rumors together and finally put the matter to rest. After all, he said, both of them have already spoken up, yet the speculation refuses to die.
Then came the line that raised eyebrows.
Prompted on what message he would give Ward if she were listening, Singson jokingly said, “Sana nga maging totoo.” The remark—loosely translating to “I hope it becomes true”—was delivered with laughter, but it was enough to spark renewed chatter online, especially among netizens who thrive on celebrity intrigue and double meanings.
The rumors first exploded last October, when whispers spread online branding Singson as Ward’s alleged “sugar daddy,” a claim that quickly went viral.
Ward later addressed the issue emotionally, saying the speculation deeply hurt her and unfairly questioned her hard-earned success. Singson also denied the allegations at the time, calling them baseless and absurd.
Despite the renewed curiosity surrounding his comment, Singson’s public focus appears firmly elsewhere. In recent weeks, he has made headlines for an entirely different reason—openly confirming talks about a possible bid to acquire the Miss Universe Organization.
According to him, discussions are underway with former Miss Universe executives, with plans framed not as profit-driven but as a bold move to boost Philippine tourism and global visibility, even if it means taking a financial loss.
Still, in true tabloid fashion, it is not billion-dollar pageant deals that have people buzzing this week—but that one playful line. Whether it was pure humor, a throwaway joke, or simply Singson being Singson, the statement ensured one thing: the rumors may be denied, but the intrigue is far from over.
