Falcis Questions Heart Evangelista’s Lavish Lifestyle
Lawyer and political commentator Jesus Falcis has drawn attention online after questioning how actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista sustains her glamorous lifestyle despite not appearing on the country’s list of top individual taxpayers.
In a recent post, Falcis said discussions about “nepo babies” led him to think about “nepo wives.” While he acknowledged that wealthy children cannot choose their parents, he argued that marrying a politician is a deliberate decision. Because elected officials carry greater moral and ethical responsibility, he said, the spouses of these officials deserve closer public scrutiny.
Falcis specifically pointed to Evangelista, wife of Senate President Chiz Escudero. He recalled never seeing her recognized as a top taxpayer in Quezon City, Pasig, or Makati—places she has lived. After checking, he confirmed she has never appeared on those lists. This, he argued, raises questions about how she can afford luxury fashion, branded goods, and frequent displays of wealth.
He stressed that there is nothing wrong with a husband being generous to his wife. The concern, he said, arises because Escudero’s campaign filings in 2022 showed his largest donor was Lawrence Lubiano of Centerways Construction, a contractor involved in government flood control projects. That link, Falcis suggested, makes Evangelista’s lifestyle worthy of scrutiny.
Anticipating defenses, Falcis also dismissed the idea that endorsements or business deals could fully explain her expenses. He claimed to have reviewed her brand partnerships and insisted they did not account for the scale of her luxury purchases.
“I’m just asking questions,” Falcis concluded, emphasizing that he was raising concerns rather than making direct accusations. Still, his post quickly spread across social media, sparking debate. Some defended Evangelista’s independence and argued that she has multiple sources of income, while others agreed with Falcis and pointed to the importance of transparency when public officials and their families are involved.
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