A shocking revelation has shaken the showbiz world after Luis Manzano filed a case against his own father, veteran actor and former politician Edo Manzano. Behind the smiles and seemingly happy public image, a long-standing tension has existed between the Manzano father and son.

This tension has now erupted and resulted in legal action. What made the news even more sensational was the reason behind the complaint: the alleged inhumane treatment by Edo towards Luis’s wife, Jessie Menjola. According to documents obtained by several respected media outlets, Luis filed the case citing psychological abuse, moral intimidation, and family cruelty.

After repeated and continuous emotional harm by Edo, not only towards Luis but especially towards Jessie, Luis reportedly could no longer remain silent and reached a point where he had to stand up—not only as a husband but also as a father to their child. Luis had long tried to resolve the conflict between his father and his wife.

He had kept silent for years about Edo’s disparaging remarks toward Jessie, including supposedly belittling and hurtful comments he repeatedly made during family gatherings or even in private get-togethers at their home. However, the most recent incident, which occurred just weeks ago, finally pushed Luis to take action and seek justice.

According to the sworn affidavit of a household helper who witnessed the event, the tension began over a simple reminder from Jessie about their child’s feeding schedule. Jessie apparently gave a gentle reminder, which was immediately interrupted by Edo raising his voice.

The helper stated that Edo suddenly became enraged and asked Jessie why she was ordering him around about raising the child. He reportedly told her, “You have no right to interfere with my child.” Jessie did not remain silent and was visibly holding back tears.

Before she could fully break down, Luis arrived, having just come from a taping. He immediately asked his father what was going on, and this is when the heated argument between father and son began. “I stopped being silent,” Luis said in an exclusive interview.

“As a husband, it is my responsibility to protect Jessie. As a father, I don’t want my child growing up surrounded by disrespect—no matter who it comes from.” The incident was reportedly captured on part of the CCTV camera installed in the hallway leading to the baby’s room. Although the audio was unclear, the footage clearly showed the tension.

Jessie appeared to be trembling, moving away from the emotionally heavy scene. Edo was gesturing aggressively, and Luis quickly stood between his father and wife. Additionally, five household helpers, including the child’s nanny, submitted their own statements as witnesses to the incident.

They all mentioned the same theme: Edo had long treated Jessie coldly and dominated the household. One stated that in Edo’s eyes, there was always something wrong with Jessie—even in simple matters like the child’s food or what clothes she wore, he always had criticisms.

Meanwhile, Edo Manzano’s camp released only a brief statement through his legal counsel, firmly denying all accusations. Mr. Edo Manzano has never taken any action intended to harm, intimidate, or disrespect anyone. If there were misunderstandings, they were part of the normal dynamics of a family.