The Filipino-Chinese business community is abuzz with speculation following what appears to be a subtle reveal by Ferdinand Vincent Co, president of Puregold Price Club Inc. and eldest son of retail moguls Lucio and Susan Co, regarding his romantic involvement with actress Bea Alonzo.
On his private Instagram account, Co shared photos from a vacation in Andalucia, Spain, featuring a mysterious woman. Internet sleuths were quick to notice that Bea Alonzo, one of the Philippines’ most bankable celebrities, had posted matching photos from the same Spanish locale. Her outfits were identical to those in Co’s snapshots, and she even liked his posts, further fueling relationship rumors.
An insider with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to InsiderPH that Co and Alonzo are indeed a couple and that their relationship is serious. “Vincent is very open about Bea within his private circle,” the source revealed. “Both families are aware and supportive. They are very happy, and very much in love.”
Lucio and Susan Co are among the country’s wealthiest individuals, with a family net worth estimated at $2.7 billion. Their flagship company, Puregold, operates 602 retail locations across the Philippines, including 511 Puregold stores, 29 S&R Membership Shopping Warehouses, and 62 S&R New York Style quick-service restaurants.
The budding relationship between Co and Alonzo has caught the attention of both business and entertainment circles, merging the world of high finance with showbiz glamour. Despite the growing public interest, neither Co, who is known for his extreme privacy, nor Alonzo has officially addressed the rumors.
If confirmed, their union would establish them as one of the country’s most influential power couples, combining business clout with showbiz star power.
Adding to the speculation, the insider disclosed that Co had taken Alonzo to the Co family’s vineyard in Spain, sparking talk of a possible engagement. “It’s a possibility,” the source added.
As the story unfolds, fans and industry insiders alike are closely watching the couple’s next move, awaiting either a formal announcement or perhaps a ring.