Showbiz Icon Meets Tech Powerhouse: Edu Manzano and Ann Cuisia Confirm Partnership

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Ann Cuisia and Edu Manzano Photo from Instagram/@pgmnofficial

MANILA — The Philippine entertainment landscape just gained a high-tech edge. In a revelation that has set social media abuzz, veteran actor and former Makati Vice Mayor Edu Manzano has officially confirmed his relationship with technology executive Ann Cuisia. The news effectively merges two influential spheres: the enduring legacy of Philippine cinema and the rapidly evolving frontier of blockchain technology.

A Milestone Reveal

While whispers of the pairing began in late February 2026, the duo stepped into the spotlight during a wedding celebration on the weekend of March 7–8. In video clips that quickly trended, Manzano, 70, introduced Cuisia to fellow guests with the definitive title of “life partner.” This public acknowledgment followed a poignant appearance on February 22 at the EDSA Shrine. Attending a prayer rally for the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, the two were photographed in communal prayer, a sighting that many now view as a “soft launch” rooted in shared civic values.

Inside the Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN)

The partnership isn’t just personal; it’s professional. Both Manzano and Cuisia are star anchors for the Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), a digital-first organization that has carved out a unique niche by positioning itself as a hub for “unfiltered” discourse.  PGMN is known for high-octane investigative reporting and a “free speech” mandate.
At the network, the couple’s expertise creates a unique synergy. Manzano continues his legacy of civic discourse and cultural commentary, while Cuisia serves as the Technology Anchor, breaking down complex national policies like the CADENA Act  (short for Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability) is a landmark Philippine transparency law passed in late 2025. It is designed to overhaul how the national budget is tracked by using blockchain technology to create an immutable, real-time record of government spending.

The Visionary “CEO Mom”

Ann Cuisia is a pioneer in her own right. A self-made “Tech Titan” with 30 years in IT, she is the founder of TraXion Tech. Her work has been instrumental in the country’s digital shift through digiCOOP, a platform bringing digital banking to grassroots cooperatives. Cuisia often describes herself as a “CEO Mom,” balancing a blockchain empire with the demands of raising four children from a previous marriage. She frequently credits her parents’ “culture of generosity” as the blueprint for her social-impact ventures.

Following Manzano’s 2023 separation from actress Cherry Pie Picache, a transition that remains famously amicable, this new chapter represents a sophisticated alignment of two leaders dedicated to public service, media, and innovation.

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