LOOK: Arjo Atayde, Maine together in photo posted online

Maine Mendoza (right) and Arjo Atayde

MANILA, Philippines — A photo of Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza posing together was posted in a verified Facebook page of the actor after he confirmed that they were “exclusively dating.”

The two stars posed with a companion in a photo posted on a verified Facebook page of Atayde on Wednesday.

https://www.facebook.com/arjoataydeofficial/photos/a.2205452373051313/2219864254943458/?type=3&theater

But the actor denied posting the photo, as seen in an Instagram story posted the same day. Atayde said that the Facebook page was not his account.

Arjo Atayde IG story
Screengrab from @arjoatayde on Instagram

This was after Atayde confirmed the dating rumors surrounding him and Mendoza last month: “We’re exclusively dating. I’m at my happiest right now.”

READ: Why Arjo Atayde is at his ‘happiest’ right now

While the 28-year-old actor happily announced the real score between him and Mendoza, he also expressed dismay to the online bashing he has received.

Atayde’s mother Sylvia Sanchez also recently appealed to critics to stop bashing and even sending death threats to her son.

READ: Sylvia Sanchez appeals to AlDub fans sending son Arjo death threats: ‘Ako na lang’

Mendoza, 23, is known to be one-half of the phenomenal love team “AlDub” with Kapuso actor Alden Richards formed through noontime show “Eat Bulaga.” /cbb