Diego Loyzaga hints he is now a father

ACTOR Diego Loyzaga on Thursday surprised his followers on social media after posting a heartwarming photo of him cradling a newborn baby.

While he did not exactly confirm his relationship with the baby, netizens implied that he is indeed the biological father after writing in the caption, “The best birthday gift ever [heart emoji.”

The 28-year-old star celebrated his birthday last May 21.

‘DADDY DIEGO’ The photo of Diego Loyzaga carrying a baby in his arms went viral on Thursday, June 8, 2023. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/DIEGOLOYZAGA

His mother, veteran actress Teresa Loyzaga, commented in the post saying, “Yahooooo!! Glam-Ma Lola in the house!!! Mwah! Love u anak @diegoloyzaga ! Love you my “Pochol.a”

Several celebrity friends such as Billy Crawford, Sunshine Cruz, Dominic Roque, Gil Cuerva, Ruffa Gutierrez, Emanuelle Vera and Meg Imperial, among many others wrote their congratulatory messages for Loyzaga in the comments section.

“Congratulations, Daddy Diego!!!” Gutierrez said.

“Love you dawgs! Daddy D,” Crawford wrote.

“Papa diegs. Congrats cuz!!! I guess I'm now a grand-tito??” Cuerva posted.

“So much love for you guys!” Coleen Garcia mentioned.

His extended family also sent their love for Loyzaga, including younger half sister to father Cesar Montano, Sam Cruz who said, “So happy for you kuya.”

Sunshine Cruz, meanwhile, simply commented three hearts emojis.

Loyzaga is yet to further reveal the name of the baby and who the mother is.

It was back in June 2022 when he admitted to dating model and “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Franki Russell. Previously, he was in a relationship with actresses Barbie Imperial and Sofia Andres.