Veteran actor John Estrada has broken his silence regarding the circulating rumors about his daughter, Kyla Estrada, and Kapamilya star Daniel Padilla (DJ). Far from avoiding the topic, Estrada spoke glowingly of Padilla’s character, indirectly signaling his approval of the rumored relationship.

Estrada’s High Praise for Daniel Padilla

In a recent interview, John Estrada was candid when asked for his message to Daniel Padilla. He highlighted the admirable qualities he observed in the young actor during the time they worked together on a film:

Respect and Humility: Estrada emphasized that DJ is extremely respectful and completely unpretentious (“walang ka-ere-ere” or “walang kayabang-yabang”). He noted that even as a major superstar, DJ remains humble and shows proper respect to the senior actors (“mga nauna”).
Commendation for Karla Estrada: John Estrada frequently praises DJ’s mother, Karla Estrada, telling her, “Alam mo ang galing ng pagkapalaki mo sa mga anak mo” (You know, you did a great job raising your children), specifically pointing to DJ’s respectful nature.
A Fan of DJ: Estrada admitted that he is personally a fan of Daniel Padilla because of his good character, which he says has remained consistent over time.

John Estrada’s Stance on the Relationship

When asked directly if he would approve of (“boto”) Daniel Padilla for his daughter, Kyla, Estrada offered a mature and trusting response, laughing and saying:

“If ever, boto ka kung talagang sila? Hindi ko po alam. Bahala na sila. Malalaki na sila.” (If ever, would you approve if they are really together? I don’t know. It’s up to them. They are grown-ups now.)

This response is widely interpreted as a clear sign of respect and tacit approval of the relationship. Knowing Daniel Padilla’s good character firsthand and trusting his daughter Kyla’s intelligence, John Estrada stated he is leaving the decision entirely up to the two of them.

Mutual Approval from Both Families

The news follows earlier reports indicating that Daniel Padilla’s family also holds Kyla Estrada in high regard. They are reportedly very fond of Kyla and approve of her for DJ, praising her for her own positive qualities.

The open endorsements from both the Estrada and Padilla families suggest strong mutual approval for the pairing, lending credence to the ongoing relationship rumors between Kyla Estrada and Daniel Padilla.