The name Mel Senen Sarmiento has been topping Google searches since Kris Aquino confirmed on Instagram that the 'special someone' she greeted on his birthday was indeed the former DILG Secretary.

Before her big reveal, Aquino wrote, 'He really did come when my grief was unbearable; he continues to give me unselfish support and comfort; he's been around for all my ups and downs, health woes, and tears - plus Bimb likes him... Most of all he makes me feel taken care of, secure, and safe. So he is deserving of this birthday greeting that all of you are now seeing because for me he is #special.'