Eagle-eyed netizens were quick to notice a possible new pairing after photos of Jake Cuenca and Rabiya Mateo surfaced online, reportedly taken in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

The images, shared by a Reddit user, showed the two celebrities casually spending time together.

The uploader even preempted criticism, writing, “Please don’t bash them… baka they want to be seen naman talaga na magkasama in BGC…”

Almost instantly, the photos sparked a wave of reactions.

Some netizens were quick to play matchmaker, noting how the two “look good together,” while others pointed out Cuenca’s apparent preference for beauty queens.

A few even jokingly declared that the actor had already moved past the so-called “three-month rule” following his breakup with actress-model Chie Filomeno late last year.

Of course, Mateo’s former partner, actor Jeric Gonzales, recently confirmed their own separation after months of speculation.

With both now single, the timing of their public appearance has not gone unnoticed. For some observers, it raises the question: was this meetup a subtle way of testing the waters?

In an age where celebrity sightings rarely stay private, being seen together in a place as visible as BGC almost inevitably invites curiosity. Whether intentional or not, such moments often serve as soft launches, allowing the public to react before anything is formally confirmed.

For now, neither Cuenca nor Mateo has issued a statement to clarify the nature of their relationship.