Coincidence?

As revealed by Cristy Fermin in her online show "Showbiz Now Na" with Romel Chika and Wendell Alvarez as co-hosts, the report said actress Arci Muñoz and Bantay, Ilocos Sur Vice Mayor Samuel G.F. Parilla II were spotted at the Etihad lounge area last 12 June.

“Mag-deny ka may maglalabas, i-confirm mo, meron pa rin. Alam n’yo po mga ka-chika kaya kami nagsasalita ay dahil sa social media ay wala ng ligtas ngayon. Akalain n’yo po noong June 12 nakita si Arci Muñoz sa lounge area ng Etihad," Fermin initially revealed. (Even if you deny, someone will come out, if you confirm it, there’s still (who will talk). You know friends, why we’re talking is because no one is safe on social media. Imagine last 12 June, Arci Muñoz was spotted in the lounge area of Etihad.)

The show flashed some photos and videos of the actress and Vice Mayor Parilla II. Initially, the mayor’s face was not clearly visible as the video taken was a long shot.

One photo showed the actress’ bag, headset, two passports, and a bling bling, and it was taken at the Etihad lounge area.

Then, a video showed the actress and the politician boarding the plane. It also showed their seat number, 8A, where the actress was on the window side while the vice mayor was on the aisle seat.

“But they were not in business class,” Fermin quipped in Filipino.

The video also showed the actress getting a pillow from the luggage compartment.

Muñoz posted some photos on her Instagram account where she was snapped at Liverpool, United Kingdom, in front of The Cavern Club wearing a cap and The Beatles shirt, while the background music was the Big Four’s “Come Together.”

“#liverpool where it all started. Walking in the footsteps of legends 🎸✨ #thebeatles #LiverpoolLegends #FabFourJourney," came Muñoz’s caption.

Fermin said that when a video was zoomed in at the lounge area, they recognized who the guy Muñoz was with.

“Nalaman po namin sa isang source at maraming sources na ito pong kasama ni Arci Muñoz dito sa Etihad flight na ito patungong Europe ay si Vice Mayor Sammy Boy Parilla II ng Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Dati na itong nali-link sa kanya sabi niya hindi totoo?” Fermin said.

(We knew from a source and many sources that the guy Arci Muñoz was with in the Etihad flight going to Europe is Vice Mayor Sammy Boy Parilla of Bantay, Ilocos Sur. He was already linked to her and she said it was not true.)

The show shared one photo where the politician was with his wife.