Lucena Voters Outraged: Mayor Mark Alcala Accused of Using Kathryn Bernardo for Political Gain

The political landscape in Lucena just got a whole lot messier, thanks to none other than Xian Gaza, the self-proclaimed “Pambansang Marites” of the Philippines. This time, he’s set his sights on Lucena Mayor Mark Alcala, accusing him of allegedly using Kathryn Bernardo’s immense popularity to boost his political campaign for the upcoming elections.

In his latest Facebook live, Xian Gaza didn’t hold back, claiming that Mayor Alcala is not just romantically pursuing the Kapamilya superstar but also exploiting her fame for political mileage. The accusation has since sparked outrage among Lucena voters, many of whom feel insulted by what they see as a blatant election gimmick.

Xian Gaza vs. Mayor Alcala: The Controversy Heats Up
This isn’t the first time Xian has thrown a bombshell involving Kathryn Bernardo. Just recently, he sent social media into a frenzy by alleging that Kathryn secretly met her ex, Daniel Padilla, at a hotel on Valentine’s Day—a claim that Min Bernardo, Kathryn’s mother, immediately dismissed as “fake news.” But Xian remained defiant, insisting that his revelations shouldn’t be so easily discredited.

Now, his latest claim about Mayor Alcala has added more fuel to the fire, and he even hinted at releasing a shocking video that could leave everyone speechless. But is there any truth to his accusations?

Mayor Alcala’s Deafening Silence
As the controversy gained momentum, showbiz insider Ogie Diaz attempted to get Mayor Alcala’s side of the story. In his online show Showbiz Updates, Ogie revealed that he reached out to the mayor via Messenger to clarify the allegations.

“Of course, I messaged Mayor on Messenger. I asked him directly… No response. He ignored me.”

Eventually, Mayor Alcala did respond, but rather than addressing the allegations, he simply said:
“Sorry, Tito, medyo busy. SOCA ako tomorrow.” (Sorry, Tito, I’m busy. I have my State of the City Address tomorrow.)

Ogie didn’t back down and pushed further, asking point-blank:
“So, is it true that you’re courting Kathryn?”

Yet again, Mayor Alcala chose silence.

Lucena Voters Speak Out: “Don’t Use Kathryn for Politics!”
As Mayor Alcala remains tight-lipped, frustration among Lucena voters continues to grow. Xian Gaza, never one to hold back, claimed that many residents feel disgusted by what they believe to be a calculated PR stunt.

“A lot of voters in Lucena are against this move. The mayor is just using Kathryn’s fame to gain votes,” Xian said in his live broadcast.

Many netizens agree, arguing that if the allegations are true, Mayor Alcala’s strategy could backfire in the long run.

Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo has yet to issue a statement as she is currently in Canada filming her highly anticipated movie Hello, Love, Again with Alden Richards.

What’s Next?
With Mayor Alcala refusing to respond, Kathryn staying silent, and Xian Gaza vowing to spill more tea, one thing is certain—this controversy is far from over.

Will Mayor Alcala finally break his silence? Will Kathryn address the issue? And most importantly—will Xian Gaza release the alleged bombshell video?

Stay tuned. This political telenovela is just getting started.