Manila — A strong statement has erupted in the entertainment world after Gloria Diaz—Miss Universe 1969 and veteran actress—slapped Philip Salvador, who is considered one of the pillars of Filipino cinema. According to those close to the scene, it was not a physical slap, but an emotional and sharp statement that the actress seemed to have been harboring for a long time.

At a private gathering of former artists and friends in the industry, those present did not expect the seemingly emotional outburst from Gloria, who openly lashed out at her former friend Philip Salvador. According to the source who did not want to be named, it seemed that Gloria could no longer contain her anger and frustration because of *“Philip’s neglect of his own child.”*

> “So much help, so much care, but how is your child? Don’t you think about that? Is that really how a father should be?” — ​​these were the sharp words Gloria uttered while her tone trembled.

According to the insider, Gloria has been venting her frustrations to friends for a long time about the situation of Philip Salvador’s son—whom she says the actor seems to have forgotten while he is busy helping people outside his personal family. It is not clear which of Philip’s children she is referring to, but many suspect that it has to do with his son with former partner Kris Aquino.

This is not the first time Philip has been controversial when it comes to his children. A few years ago, the issue of his alleged lack of support—whether emotional or financial—for some of his children surfaced, as he continues to be seen in outreach programs and political affairs.

Social media was also not far behind. The hashtags #GloriaVsPhilip and #AmaSaIba immediately became trending topics. Many have expressed support for Gloria Diaz, who they say is *“the voice of mothers tired of speaking out about the silent pain of irresponsible fathers.”* However, there are also some who defend Philip and say that we may not know the whole story.

To date, there has been no official statement from Philip Salvador’s camp regarding this issue. However, he is expected to speak out in the coming days, especially as the call for him to face the allegations grows stronger.

One question now haunts many: **How ​​long will Philip Salvador remain silent in the face of accusations that he himself is avoiding his responsibility as a father?** And if what Gloria Diaz is saying is true—that he prioritizes others over his own child—could it completely destroy his long-established reputation as a pillar of the industry?

This drama continues to resonate, and the audience is waiting: will Philip respond, or will he remain silent in the midst of a severe accusation from a queen of Filipino cinema?

Gloria Diaz slams Philip Salvador: ‘Send your son money!’
Netizens are talking about the alleged reaction and comment of Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz against actor and senatorial candidate Philip Salvador.

A video of Philip has gone viral online, where he can be seen leading the people in shouting “Bring Him Home!” This call was shouted by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte after he was arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 11 for “crimes against humanity,” still related to his previous administration’s war on drugs.

It seems that Gloria got the aforementioned video and commented in the comment section of “Yung anak mo padalan mo ng pera!” It seems that netizens were happy about it and shared on social media the beauty queen-actress’s slap on Philip.

Philip, is a former relationship with Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, and the father of her eldest son Josh.

Meanwhile, there has been no response, reaction, or statement from Philip or Gloria’s camp regarding this. Philip is running for senator in the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) under the Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) of former President Rodrigo Duterte.