Vhong Navarro Assaulted By Group Of Men

Vhong Navarro sustained injuries after a group of men beat him up inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Vhong Navarro (Photo courtesy of Jill Matro)

Navarro's manager and filmmaker Chito Roño related to ABS-CBN News that the "It's Showtime" host received an invitation from a female friend to visit her in her condo unit on Wednesday.

When he arrived at her place, an unidentified number of men then blindfolded him, tied him up and assaulted him, Roño said.

The movie director added that his talent was also threatened and was extorted of money. The reason for the attack remains unclear, he further stated.

"Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitihan sa isang condominium unit sa Fort ng isang kaibigang babae," Roño said in a statement. "At sa di pa malamang kadahilanan, siya ay piniringan, pinagtulungang bugbugin, ginapos, tinakot, at hinihingan ng pera ng isang grupo ng kalalakihan noong January 22, Miyerkules.

Navarro will be taking a break from his noontime show as well as his other projects while he recuperates, Roño said.

The 37-year-old comedian is in a relationship with a non-showbiz woman and has two sons, Bruno and Yce, from his previous relationships.