Despite mounting rumors and several public sightings, actress Kathryn Bernardo and Lucena Mayor Mark Alcala seem to be standing firm on a silent pact—neither of them plans to confirm or deny the true nature of their relationship.
According to a close source familiar with both personalities, “No matter what’s reported—whether it’s in newspapers or online—they won’t say a word. They’ll ignore it completely.”
This silence is nothing new for Kathryn, who has always maintained a low-key and classy approach to her private life. Even during her high-profile relationship with Daniel Padilla, she rarely addressed issues publicly. The same can be said for Mayor Alcala, who reportedly kept things quiet even during breakups with his past girlfriends.
“Pareho silang tahimik. Kahit hiwalayan na, wala kang maririnig. In fairness, kahit sa exes nila, walang parinisan,” the insider added.
Recently, Kathryn was spotted being picked up in a luxury van with government plates in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), further fueling the gossip. Still, both have remained tight-lipped. The source jokingly remarked, “I think they’d rather let people assume than explain anything. You’ll probably just hear one day that they’re no longer close. No confirmation, no denial—just silence.”
The source also addressed another hot topic: the pair’s separate travels to Australia. While they were reportedly seen at the airport around the same time, they were headed to different cities—Kathryn to Sydney and Mayor Alcala to Melbourne.
“But come on,” the source laughed, “it’s not like it’s impossible to meet up in Australia. By car it’s around eight hours, and by plane, just an hour and a half.”
Insiders say Kathryn’s mother, Mommy Min, was aware of the trip and that her daughter was traveling with friends to visit people in Australia. Whether Mayor Alcala was part of that itinerary remains a mystery.
While there’s still no confirmation on whether the two are romantically involved, their public sightings and simultaneous vacations keep fueling speculation. For now, it seems the public will just have to wait—and watch—as this modern mystery unfolds.