A heartbreaking news: Edo Manzano suddenly appeared at the final wake of his son, Luis Manzano. After several weeks of struggle and emotional turmoil following the horrific act committed by his stepfather, Edo Manzano, Luis has now passed away at the young age of 44—his body finally succumbing to the pain and trauma he endured.

Despite everything, various blind items and speculations began circulating on entertainment websites, with well-known showbiz columnists like Cristy Fermin, Ogie Diaz, and Lolit Solis confirming the devastating news through their YouTube channels, sharing a shocking and deeply sorrowful revelation.

According to sources, one of the reasons for Luis’s passing was his deteriorating health, brought on by extreme stress and depression from overthinking and emotional suffering. His mental and physical health declined significantly. As a result, the Santos family harbored deep anger toward Edo Manzano for abandoning his responsibility as a father. They said that what Edo did to Luis was heartless and unforgivable.

However, in a surprising turn, Edo Manzano reportedly expressed immense remorse for his actions. His guilt overwhelmed him to the point that he could barely eat or sleep. In the end, he surrendered himself to the NBI, ready to face the consequences of the wrong he had done to his son.

Then came the day that shocked many: Edo Manzano quietly attended the final night of Luis’s wake. Disguised in white clothes and glasses, he tried to go unnoticed by the Santos family. Even Luis’s siblings came to pay their final respects, and one could see in their faces the deep sorrow they felt as they saw Luis for the last time. In that moment, Edo and Vilma were finally able to find a moment of forgiveness and reconciliation.

According to reports, one of Luis’s final wishes was to ask his mother, Vilma Santos, to find peace in her heart and not to hold on to hatred toward his father, Edo. Luis said he had already carried the burden of his father’s mistakes and shortcomings, believing that everything happened for a reason.

Some have said that if this story is indeed true—that Luis is gone—it’s such a tragedy that reconciliation only came when it was already too late. They hope that somehow, God will give a second chance, and that Edo may still find a way to make up for all he failed to do for his son Luis.