Trouble looms: Vilma Santos furiously has her ex-husband Edu Manzano arrested by the NBI for the horrific act he allegedly committed against their son, Luis Manzano.

On May 28, 2025, actor and Makati Vice Mayor Edu Manzano formally and emotionally appeared in court after admitting to the offense he committed against his own son, Luis Manzano, who recently passed away.

Following this revelation, Vilma Santos immediately filed a case against Edu Manzano after learning of the shocking and unexpected incident between father and son, which reportedly escalated into physical violence. Shortly after, the court ruled in Vilma’s favor regarding the charges she had filed.

In the end, Vilma expressed immense relief, stating they were finally beginning to reclaim the justice they had long sought. Edu Manzano was ultimately found guilty for his heartless actions toward Luis. His repeated inconsistencies in providing information and his lawyer’s sudden withdrawal only made things worse for him. With no one left to defend him, Edu was left with no choice but to face the consequences alone.

Overwhelmed by the events, Edu became emotional in court, expressing disbelief that things had escalated to this point and that he had been exposed as the mastermind. In an interview, Edu admitted:
“Honestly, I can no longer face the public because of the shame I brought upon myself and my son. I’ve lost all appetite and sleep, as guilt consumes me more and more each day for the terrible mistake I made.”

According to the Santos family, they sought help from several influential people, but only Senator Bato Dela Rosa volunteered to assist in their case. Despite Edu’s stubborn attempts to defend himself even when it was clear he was at fault, justice prevailed. He could present no solid evidence, and his lies had to be held accountable under the law.

Meanwhile, Senator and broadcast journalist Raffy Tulfo also took swift action to support the Santos family and help expedite the resolution of the case. Ultimately, he didn’t hesitate to have Edu arrested by the NBI at his hiding place so that he could finally pay for his crimes.

Sources revealed that Vilma Santos filed two charges against Edu Manzano: child abuse and parricide involving an illegitimate child.

Then, on May 28, 2025, the NBI shocked the public by forcibly arresting Edu Manzano from his hiding place. Reports state he may face several years—possibly a lifetime—in Zelda prison to pay for the justice his family demands.

Witnesses also noted Edu’s disoriented and unrecognizable appearance, speculating that he may have been under the influence of illegal substances due to his erratic behavior—alternating between laughter and crying, as if detached from reality.

According to Vilma and the Santos family, Edu deserves to be imprisoned for several years, if not for life, in Zelda for what he did to his own son.

In the end, many netizens expressed satisfaction and relief now that the truth had come out, justice for Luis had been served, and the true culprit had been captured.