This story started as an accident and a public apology. Now it has turned into a Facebook back and forth, and netizens are split on who to believe.
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Photo: Facebook / Diane Abby TupazWhat happened in the Niño Muhlach accident?
On August 23, 2026, Niño's SUV crossed into the opposite lane in Antipolo City, Rizal and crashed into three establishments and a parked motorcycle. One person was hurt. Niño later said he fell asleep while driving because of an exhausting schedule, and that he was behind the wheel himself because his regular driver was off that day.
He did not dodge it. In a public statement, he said the accident was "entirely my fault," apologized to the victim and his family, and said he was cooperating with authorities. Two days later, the LTO issued a show cause order and put his license under a 90-day preventive suspension.
What did the victim say?
This week, Nicolas Villanueva, the man injured in the crash, called Niño out on Facebook. He asked where the promises went that the actor made "in front of the camera." He said Niño visited him in the hospital and promised to help, including replacing his motorcycle with a new one, but that he now feels those promises are being ignored.
Hanggang ngayon wala pa din po, pangatlong linggo na, wala pa din pong nangyayari.
In short: three weeks, and he says nothing has happened yet.
What did Niño Muhlach's wife say?
Diane Abby Tupaz did not stay quiet. In a long Facebook post, she said the claim that Niño gave no help is not true, and that she could not just watch people in the comments drag her husband and even their kids.
According to Diane:
- Niño made sure every day that doctors were attending to Nicolas and that all his medicines were provided.
- The family covered daily needs while they were in the hospital, including food, groceries, travel expenses, and even school allowance for Nicolas's daughter.
- Support continues for his check ups.
- The motorcycle will be replaced. In her words, "hindi naman tatakas si Niño ng dahil lang sa motor."
She called Niño "a good man" and ended with a reminder to think twice before posting things that could ruin someone, because karma comes back fast.
Did the LTO revoke Niño Muhlach's license?
Photo: Facebook / Niño MuhlachOn September 16, Fashion Pulis reported that the LTO has revoked Niño's license, sharing a post from the LTO's official Facebook page. When the case started, the agency had already warned that he could lose his license for being an "improper person to operate a motor vehicle." We will update this post once more details on the decision come out.
So who is telling the truth?
Honestly, both posts can be true at the same time. Hospital bills and daily needs are one thing. A replacement motorcycle is another, and for someone who may depend on that motor to earn a living, three weeks is a long wait. The best ending here is simple: the promise gets kept, and both families get to move on.
What do you think? Should this be settled privately, or was the victim right to go public? Sound off in the comments.
Quick answers
When did Niño Muhlach's accident happen?
On August 23, 2026, in Antipolo City, Rizal. His SUV crossed into the opposite lane and hit three establishments and a parked motorcycle.
What caused Niño Muhlach's crash?
Niño said he fell asleep at the wheel because of an exhausting schedule. He called the accident entirely his fault.
What happened to Niño Muhlach's driver's license?
The LTO first placed it under a 90-day preventive suspension. On September 16, 2026, Fashion Pulis reported that the LTO revoked it, citing the agency's official Facebook page.
Updated September 16, 2026. Sources and photo credits: Fashion Pulis (LTO) | Fashion Pulis (Diane Tupaz) | Fashion Pulis (Nicolas Villanueva) | GMA News | PEP.ph. All photos belong to their respective owners.