In a jaw-dropping twist that no one saw coming, Sarah Lahbati has set the internet on fire after being romantically linked to a member of the powerful Romualdez clan — one of the most prominent political families in the Philippines. While neither party has officially confirmed the relationship, clues, photos, and public sightings have fans convinced: Sarah Lahbati has a new man in her life — and it’s no ordinary guy.

💥 THE REVEAL THAT BROKE THE INTERNET

After weeks of cryptic social media posts and subtle hints, eagle-eyed netizens finally pieced it together: Sarah Lahbati’s rumored new boyfriend is allegedly a Romualdez — yes, that Romualdez. And the moment photos of the two began circulating online, the comments section exploded with shock, support, and, of course, controversy.

“A Romualdez? Seriously? Didn’t see that coming!”
“Power couple vibes, but this feels political!”
“Is she upgrading or just getting even?”

🔍 WHO IS HE REALLY?

Though his full name has not been confirmed in public statements, insiders suggest that he is a low-key but influential figure, possibly involved in business or behind-the-scenes political affairs. What’s raising eyebrows isn’t just the relationship — but what it could mean for Sarah’s public image, career trajectory, and even her past relationships.

💬 SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS — AND IT’S WILD

Within hours, #SarahLahbati and #Romualdez began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans divided:

Some are cheering her on for moving forward and finding love again

Others are accusing her of being too strategic in her dating choices

A few are even warning her to “be careful who she associates with”

“Sarah’s living her soft girl era — and she picked a Romualdez? She’s not playing.”
“This is giving season finale energy!”

🤐 SILENCE FROM BOTH SIDES

So far, Sarah Lahbati has not commented on the rumors — but fans are closely watching her every post for more clues. The alleged boyfriend has remained completely under the radar, which is only adding fuel to the speculation.

🔮 WHAT’S NEXT?

Whether it’s just a casual connection or something more serious, one thing is for sure: Sarah Lahbati’s love life is once again in the spotlight, and this time it’s tied to one of the most influential names in the country.

Sarah Lahbati Rumored New Boyfriend Is House Speaker Romualdez’s Son Marty

Is it true that Sarah Lahbati is now in a relationship with a politician?

Rumor has it that actress Sarah Lahbati and newly elected Tacloban City Councilor Martin “Marty” Romualdez, Jr. are now a couple.

Marty is the son of House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez. After the 2025 elections last May, Marty was proclaimed as one of the councilors of the city, which is nicknamed the Home of the Happiest People in the World.

It is known to many showbiz fans that Sarah confirmed her breakup with her estranged husband Richard Gutierrez in March last year. This came months after speculations surfaced about the status of their relationship. Richard is now in a relationship with actress Barbie Imperial.

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Sarah Lahbati’s alleged current relationship status was the topic of Pang-Masa entertainment writer Salve Asis in her recent article. The showbiz writer shared that her “reliable source” said that the actress is very lucky to have Councilor Marty as her boyfriend.

“Ayon sa isang reliable source, ang suwerte ni Sarah dahil matalino, guwapo at mayaman si Cong. Marty na nag-aral sa Amerika na dating konsehal sa Tacloban,” Asis shared.

The entertainment writer also shared that the rumored couple is not yet open to sharing about their relationship in public.
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To recall, Sarah was linked to a mystery man she was with in Hong Kong. They were photographed together at a restaurant. However, the actress clarified that the guy she was with at that time was just a friend.

Meanwhile, Richard Gutierrez confirmed in an interview last January that he and Sarah Lahbati have started processing their annulment. The former couple also shared in previous interviews that they have a good co-parenting relationship for their sons Kai and Zion.

As of this writing, Sarah and Councilor Marty haven’t spoken yet about their rumored relationship.