'Honestly, no!': Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola weigh in on 'P500 Noche Buena'

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December 4, 2025 | 12:11pm

MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola agree with many Filipinos' sentiment about the suggested "P500 Noche Buena."

The couple sat down with the media for a Thanksgiving party, where they were asked about today's hottest topic. 

"My goodness! Sinabi sa akin ni Luis, 'I'm sure itatanong 'yan," Jessy said laughing.

"Honestly, no! Hindi na talaga. 'Yung mga bilihin ngayon mataas na talaga. I disagree.

"Ako ang nag-aasikaso ng expenses sa bahay eh. So 'pag nakikita ko, 'Ganito na pala kamahal 'yung prutas at karne. Mahirap na rin talaga kung P500 lang. I'm the one taking care of the expenses at home. So when I see it, I think, 'This is how expensive fruits and meat are. It's tough if it's only P500."

Luis echoed Jessy's sentiments, "Actually, the same. Siya rin kasi ang humahawak ng expenses, eh."

"I want to believe that we are already blessed in terms of kinikita natin. Lord, thank you. Kahit na 'yung kuryente. Minsan mapapansin mo talaga.

"'Di ba nag-labas pa nga sila ng mga products na pwedeng bilhin. Siguro ang iniisip nila for two lang baka pwede. Kami nga bina-budget namin ng husto ang aming grocery so it's really challenging. Tayo pa. Pinoy pa! Hindi tayo natatapos sa apat. Meron at merong darating sa bahay talaga," Luis said.

When asked for his message to the Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque, who suggested the P500 worth of Noche Buena, Luis answered, "I think with everything that has been said on social media, I'm sure nabasa naman ni secretary 'yan."

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