Kathryn Bernardo, Mark Alcala spotted getting cozy in Thailand --report
One of the Philippines' biggest stars, Kathryn Bernardo, has been reportedly spotted looking close with actor Mark Alcala in Thailand, sparking dating rumors and a frenzy among fans.
Kathryn Bernardo, one of the Philippines' biggest stars, and Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala were spotted together in Thailand in late March 2026, fueling ongoing dating rumors that began in late 2025. The couple was photographed and filmed holding hands while descending an escalator at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on March 31, 2026, after spending about a week in Thailand including visits to Chiang Mai and Bangkok. They were reportedly heading to Bhutan next for a camping trip. Additional images showed Bernardo having dinner with a man believed to be Alcala, identified by his distinctive bracelet, where they were seen holding hands.
The Thailand sightings followed earlier public appearances in 2026, including at SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City where clips showed them browsing stores, taking fan photos, and possibly holding hands while enjoying frozen yogurt. Rumors about their relationship started in 2025 with multiple public sightings at luxury malls in Makati and fine-dining restaurants like one in Rockwell. Social media clues include Bernardo following Alcala and his sister Dawn on Instagram as of February 23, 2026, while Alcala had followed her earlier.
Neither Kathryn Bernardo nor Mark Alcala has made any official statement confirming or denying their relationship status as of early April 2026. Bernardo has not referenced Alcala on her social media, though she did post an Instagram video from her Thailand trip on April 3, 2026, captioned "Tom yum is life," which featured a mystery man matching Alcala's description holding her arm while eating. At a recent event, Bernardo appreciated fan support for her personal choices but did not directly address the rumors.
Public reaction has been mixed, with some fans expressing excitement about the potential relationship while others have questioned Alcala's extended trip abroad amid Philippines issues like the oil price crisis and his public duties as Lucena City Mayor. Supporters from Lucena City have expressed pride in their mayor. The rumors gained significant traction in Philippine media outlets including Manila Bulletin, Inquirer.net, GMA Network, and others around April 1-3, 2026. Bernardo's prior high-profile relationship with actor Daniel Padilla ended in November 2023 after 11 years together.
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