SHOCKING TWIST: LUIS MANZANO TO FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST PERSON BEHIND FAKE DEATH NEWS — LEGAL WAR STUNS NETIZENS NATIONWIDE!

Manila, Philippines — In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Luis Manzano has officially announced his intent to take legal action against the individual or group responsible for spreading false and disturbing rumors about his alleged “death.” The beloved television host and actor, very much alive and in good health, has broken his silence—and he’s not holding back.

Social media exploded earlier this week when a series of posts claiming that Luis Manzano had “passed away under mysterious circumstances” began circulating on Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). The fake news spread like wildfire, with thousands of users resharing emotional tributes, manipulated photos, and fabricated quotes supposedly from family members.

The impact was immediate. Fans were left in shock. Celebrities and industry colleagues were flooded with calls and messages of condolence. Even Luis’s own family was not spared from the emotional turmoil.

“I was getting messages like, ‘Condolences po,’ and ‘We’re praying for your family,’” Luis said in a live statement on his Instagram. “I didn’t know whether to laugh or be angry. But when my mom [Vilma Santos] called me crying, I knew this had gone too far.”

According to his legal team, Luis is preparing to file multiple charges including libel, cyber libel, and violation of the Anti-Fake News Act. Authorities are now tracing the origin of the viral posts, and early investigations suggest that a fake news blog site may have been behind the malicious content—possibly as a way to generate traffic and profit from ads.

“This is not just a simple prank or misunderstanding,” said Atty. Jerome De Leon, Luis’s legal counsel. “What they did caused emotional distress not only to Luis but to his entire family and supporters. The law is clear — spreading fake news, especially about someone’s death, is a punishable offense.”

Jessy Mendiola, Luis’s wife, also expressed outrage over the incident. In a now-viral Instagram story, she posted a screenshot of one of the fake death announcements and captioned it, “How heartless can people be? This is NOT okay. We are taking action.”

Support from netizens poured in immediately after Luis addressed the scandal. Many expressed their anger over the misuse of social media platforms to spread lies and cause panic.

“People need to understand that fake news has real consequences,” wrote one user. “Imagine what his mom went through seeing those posts. Unacceptable.”

The incident has also reignited discussions about the urgent need for digital literacy and stronger laws against fake news in the Philippines. Lawmakers are now being urged to fast-track proposed legislation that would impose harsher penalties on individuals and websites that create or spread hoaxes.

In the meantime, Luis Manzano remains firm in his stand: he will fight back not only for himself, but for every public figure and ordinary citizen who has been victimized by false information online.

“This isn’t just about me,” Luis said in his statement. “This is about accountability. We can’t let people hide behind screens and destroy lives with lies. Hindi ito biro. At hindi ito matatapos sa sorry lang.”

As of press time, the NBI Cybercrime Division has confirmed that they are working closely with Luis’s legal team to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. More updates are expected in the coming days.

For now, Luis Manzano is back, louder and stronger than ever — and this time, he’s fighting with the full force of the law behind him.

Stay tuned. The battle against fake news has just begun.