MGA NAKUNAN MAARING MAG-FILE NG MATERNITY LEAVE

Mga nakunan, maaaring mag-file ng maternity leave!

Sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Mga Kababaihan, nagbigay ng libreng konsultasyong legal ang public service program na ‘CIA wita BA’ tungkol sa mga batas na may kinalaman sa kababaihan.

Isa sa mga natalakay sa segment na ‘Yes or No’ sa episode nitong Linggo, Marso 24, ay ang posibilidad na mag-file ng maternity leave kapag ang isang babae ay nakunan.

“Meron po kasi akong kaibigan na recently, unfortunately po, nakunan po siya,” tanong ni Aya ng Mariteam. “Ngayon sabi po sa ‘kin nung iba ko namang kaibigan na pwede naman daw po siyang mag-avail pa rin ng maternity leave dahil kailangan na kailangan po ito ng katawan niya. Totoo po ba ‘yon?”

Deretso mula kay Senador Pia Cayetano, na mismong principal author at sponsor ng Republic Act No. 11210 o Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law, nakakuha si Aya ng sagot na ‘yes.’

“’Pag nakunan ang isang babae, covered talaga ‘yan sa maternity leave law,” diin ni Ate Pia.

Paliwanag niya: “Ang maternity leave law is 105 days kasi it takes into consideration na mag-aalaga ka ng baby, ‘di ba? Not necessarily na ‘yung katawan mo aabutin ng 105 days mag-recover pero matagal mag-recover ang pagpapaanak, tapos nagpapasuso ka pa, nag-aalaga ka pa, kaya we extended that to 105.”

Sabi ni Pia, kapag nakunan ang isang babae, ang leave ay maaaring magtagal ng hanggang 60 araw.

Ayon sa Section 4 at Section 5 ng batas na naipasa noong taong 2018, para sa mga babaeng manggagawa sa pribado at pampublikong sektor, “maternity leave of sixty (60) days, with full pay, shall be granted for miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy.”

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay pagpapatuloy ng nasimulang misyon ni Senador Rene Cayetano, ang yumaong ama ng magkapatid na senador. Si Senador Rene ang orihinal na abogadong nagbibigay ng legal advice sa telebisyon at siyang host ng sikat na programang ‘Compañero y Compañera’ noong 1997 hanggang 2001.

Huwag palampasin ang ‘CIA with BA’ kasama sina Alan, Pia, at award-winning TV host na si Boy Abunda tuwing Linggo ng gabi, 11:00 sa GMA7.

HAD A MISCARRIAGE? YOU CAN FILE A MATERNITY LEAVE SAYS CIA WITH BA

Had a miscarriage? You can file a maternity leave, says ‘CIA with BA’

In line with the celebration of the Women’s Month, public service program ‘CIA with BA’ gave  free legal consultation regarding some women-related laws.

Among the questions that were raised in the segment ‘Yes or No’ on Sunday, March 24, was the possibility of filing a maternity leave when someone has had a miscarriage.

“Meron po kasi akong kaibigan na recently, unfortunately po, nakunan po siya,” Aya of the Mariteam asked. “Ngayon sabi po sa ‘kin nung iba ko namang kaibigan na pwede naman daw po siyang mag-avail pa rin ng maternity leave dahil kailangan na kailangan po ito ng katawan niya. Totoo po ba ‘yon?”

Straight from Senator Pia Cayetano, the principal author and sponsor of the Republic Act No. 11210 or the  Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law, Aya got a straight ‘yes.’

“’Pag nakunan ang isang babae, covered talaga ‘yan sa maternity leave law,” Pia said.

“Ang maternity leave law is 105 days kasi it takes into consideration na mag-aalaga ka ng baby, ‘di ba? Not necessarily na ‘yung katawan mo aabutin ng 105 days mag-recover pero matagal mag-recover ang pagpapaanak, tapos nagpapasuso ka pa, nag-aalaga ka pa, kaya we extended that to 105,” she explained.

Pia noted that for miscarriages, “it’s 60 days.”

According to Sections 4 and 5 of the law, which was passed in 2018, for female workers in both public and private sectors, “maternity leave of sixty (60) days, with full pay, shall be granted for miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy.”

‘CIA with BA’ carries on the legacy of Senator Rene Cayetano, the late father of the sibling senators. The senior Cayetano was a renowned lawyer who gained fame through his radio and TV program 'Compañero y Compañera,' which aired from 1997 to 2001.

Hosted by Alan, Pia, and Boy, ‘CIA with BA’ airs every Sunday, 11:00 p.m. on GMA7.

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MTRCB BANS FILM OVER NINE-DASH LINE

MTRCB bans film over nine-dash line

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) announced today its decision to ban the film “Chasing Tuna in the Ocean” from domestic exhibition, citing scenes that prominently display the controversial nine-dash line.

The film has been slapped with an “X” rating, categorizing it as "Not for Public Exhibition" within the Philippines.

The decision comes after a thorough review by the MTRCB Committee on First Review, which concluded that the film's depiction of the nine-dash line symbolizes China's territorial claim over the South China Sea. Said depiction is considered an attack against the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines and is violative of Section 3 (c) of Presidential Decree No. 1986 (PD No. 1986).

"The MTRCB will continue to exercise its powers and prerogatives consistent with its mandate, and as Filipinos, we shall not tolerate any content that undermines the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines," MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto said on Thursday.

“As it stands, ‘Chasing Tuna in the Ocean’ won’t be exhibited in the Philippines. However, given that the ‘X’ rating was imposed by the Committee on First Review, under PD No. 1986, Producers are not precluded from applying before the Board a request for a Second review, provided, however, that they submit a revised material with the contentious scenes deleted to adhere to the MTRCB Charter. This serves as a reminder to producers to conform with MTRCB standards,” Sotto emphasized.

"Chasing Tuna in the Ocean" records the hardships of the fishermen fishing for tuna in the Indian Ocean, and presents the fearlessness and responsibility of the fishermen from a delicate perspective. 

                                              

PINAY IN ACTION : PIA CAYETANO NATUTUWA PA RIN SA MGA BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Pinay In Action:’ Pia Cayetano, natutuwa pa rin sa mga birthday surprise

Sinorpresa si Senador Pia Cayetano ng kanyang mga co-host — ang kapatid niyang si Alan Peter at si Boy Abunda — sa pinakahuling episode ng ‘CIA with BA’ nang kanilang ipagdiwang ang kanyang ika-58 na kaarawan.

Ikinubli ng programa sa segment na ‘Salamat’ ang sorpresa nang magpakita sila ng video tribute para kay Pia, mga video greeting mula sa mga taong malapit sa kanya, at sorpresang pagdating ng kanyang anak na si Lucas, kababata at mga staff.

“I wish for her to have a good life and she doesn’t get stressed at work,” sabi ni Lucas.

Para kay Chris Cordero, na kaibigan ni Pia sa loob ng halos 50 taon, sinabi niyang: “It’s such a blessing to have a friend like you.”

“Ang wish ko sa ‘yo, to continue to hunger for the word of God, hunger to change/transform the country, hunger to help young people sa kanilang pamilya, sa sports, sa health nila. Kasi nakita ko ‘pag nandyan ‘yung hunger sa ‘yo, nagagawa talaga,” sabi niya sa kapatid na babae. “We’re proud of you. And sana, makita mo that people do love you and do appreciate all that you’re doing.”

Ibinahagi naman ni Tito Boy kung gaano niya kamahal si Ate Pia, na ngayo’y kaibigan at kasama sa trabaho.

“Dati humahanga lamang ako kay Ate Pia, pero ngayon mahal na mahal ko na,” saad niya.

“I am happy to be where I am, I’m happy to be who I am. But if I were a woman, I would love to be you — the commitment, the generosity… lahat-lahat na, ‘yung kabuuan,” sabi ni Boy.

Para naman kay Ate Pia, sinabi niyang tila nalulugod pa rin siya sa mga sorpresang ganito, lalo na’t sa tinahak niyang karera ay kadalasang siya ang nagbibigay ng serbisyo.

“If you know, sometimes, in my position, nasasanay ka din naman na you don’t really expect anything in return because ‘yung public service is something na, in a way, it’s a calling. And once na tinanggap mo ‘yon—which is tinanggap ko , 20 years na, ang hirap na nag-eexpect ka pa ng something kasi you’ll be disappointed. Like friends will disappoint, colleagues will disappoint. This is a lot of things, ikaw kasi ‘yung nagbibigay ng public service, so once in a while, ‘pag ikaw naman ay na-surprise nang ganito, syempre nakakatuwa,” aniya.

“In my day-to-day life, ako naman I just really strive for balance even though pinili ko ‘yung public service, I know from my training and upbringing na ‘yung daddy ko kasi very balanced ‘yun e, I can perform better if balanced din ako,” pagpapatuloy ni Ate Pia.

“So to end, I always give thanks to God and for those who want to say a prayer for me, ang hihilingin ko lang is that, let’s pray for leaders that are truly dedicated to the welfare of the Filipino people ‘coz this is the only country we have,” sabi niya.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay pagpapatuloy ng nasimulang misyon ni Senador Rene Cayetano, ang yumaong ama ng magkapatid na senador. Si Senador Rene ang orihinal na abogadong nagbibigay ng legal advice sa telebisyon at siyang host ng sikat na programang ‘Compañero y Compañera’ noong 1997 hanggang 2001.

Huwag palampasin ang ‘CIA with BA’ kasama sina Alan, Pia, at award-winning TV host na si Boy Abunda tuwing Linggo ng gabi, 11:00 sa GMA7.

PINAY IN ACTION : PIA CAYETQNO STILL GETS DELIGHTED BY BIRTHDAY SURPRISES

Pinay In Action:’ Pia Cayetano still gets delighted by birthday surprises

Senator Pia Cayetano was surprised by her co-hosts — brother Alan Peter and Boy Abunda — in the recent episode of public service program ‘CIA with BA’ as they celebrated her 58th birthday.

The show used the segment ‘Salamat’ as the disguise for the birthday gimmick as they showed a video tribute for Pia, video greetings from the people close to her, and a surprise appearance by Pia’s son Lucas, a childhood friend, and her staff.

“I wish for her to have a good life and she doesn’t get stressed at work,” said Lucas.

Chris Cordero, a childhood friend of Pia for almost 50 years, told her: “It’s such a blessing to have a friend like you.”

“Ang wish ko sa ‘yo, to continue to hunger for the word of God, hunger to change/transform the country, hunger to help young people sa kanilang pamilya, sa sports, sa health nila. Kasi nakita ko ‘pag nandyan ‘yung hunger sa ‘yo, nagagawa talaga,” Alan Peter  told his sister. “We’re proud of you. And sana, makita mo that people do love you and do appreciate all that you’re doing.”

Tito Boy expressed how he loves the lawmaker who is now a friend and a colleague at the same time.

“Dati humahanga lamang ako kay Ate Pia, pero ngayon mahal na mahal ko na,” he said.

“I am happy to be where I am, I’m happy to be who I am. But if I were a woman, I would love to be you — the commitment, the generosity… lahat-lahat na, ‘yung kabuuan,” Boy stated.

For her part, Ate Pia shared how she still gets delighted when she receives surprises, especially in her case as a public servant.

“If you know, sometimes, in my position, nasasanay ka din naman na you don’t really expect anything in return because ‘yung public service is something na, in a way, it’s a calling. And once na tinanggap mo ‘yon — which is tinanggap ko , 20 years na, ang hirap na nag-eexpect ka pa ng something kasi you’ll be disappointed. Like friends will disappoint, colleagues will disappoint. This is a lot of things, ikaw kasi ‘yung nagbibigay ng public service, so once in a while, ‘pag ikaw naman ay na-surprise nang ganito, syempre nakakatuwa,” she said.

“In my day-to-day life, ako naman I just really strive for balance even though pinili ko ‘yung public service, I know from my training and upbringing na ‘yung daddy ko kasi very balanced ‘yun e, I can perform better if balanced din ako,” Pia continued.

“So to end, I always give thanks to God and for those who want to say a prayer for me, ang hihilingin ko lang is that, let’s pray for leaders that are truly dedicated to the welfare of the Filipino people ‘coz this is the only country we have,” said Pia.

‘CIA with BA’ carries on the legacy of Senator Rene Cayetano, the late father of the sibling senators. The senior Cayetano was a renowned lawyer who gained fame through his radio and TV program 'Compañero y Compañera,' which aired from 1997 to 2001.

Hosted by Alan, Pia, and Boy, ‘CIA with BA’ airs every Sunday, 11:00 p.m. on GMA7.

REPAKOL HANDANG-HANDA NA SA KANILANG NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 NGAYONG APRIL, MAY AT JUNE PRESENTED BY EDREN ENTERTAINMENT LLC

March 15, 2024 / Quezon City : Nanatili pala sa bandang Siakol sina Noel Palomo at Miniong Cervantes kasama ang apat pang bagong kasamahan nilang pumalit sa dating kasama nila sa banda na nagmula naman sa grupong Pare o Repa kaya nabuo ang bandang RepaKol ngayon.

Sa media conference ng kanilang latest raket abroad partikular sa Amerika ngauong April, May at June ay naging maboka sina Miniong at Noel na wala na silang balita sa mga dati nilang kasamahang nanglaglag sa kanila.

Hindi na raw mahalaga ang past kundi mas mahalaga daw ngayon ang kanilang muling pag-ariba sa music scene sa bago nilang pangalan na RepaKol! 

Kinanta ng grupo ang kanilang mga hitsongs during the presscon at sa mga ' panahon ko yan ' pipol, naku, nag-enjoy ang lahat ng press lalo na ang kantang ' lakas tama ' ng grupo! 

Anila, ang musika at banda ay pana-panahon lang. Pero sila kasi bilang banda noong 90's ay iba parin ang tugtugan at recall lalo na't yung rurok ng tagumpay sa kanilang karera bilang banda ay narating nila.

Hindi puwedeng walain ang mga kanta nilang sumikat at ang banda nilang minahal din naman ng buong bayan at sinuportahan huh!

Lahat ng ginawa nilang recording, as in nagmarka sa mundo ng musika at hinfi natin maitatangging SIAKOL IS SIAKOL!

Sa kanilang muling pag-ariba sa music scene, excited na ang buong grupo ng RepaKol para sa kanilang North American Tour 2024. 

Para sa detalye ay puwede po ninyong bisitahin ang https://edrenentertainment.com para sa tickets and bookings. 

 

EXPERIENCE THE DISTINCT BATANGUEÑO CULTURE AND TRADITION ONLY AT BARAKO FEST 2024

From the Land of the Valiant (Lalawigan ng Magigiting), experience the distinct Batangueño Culture and Tradition only at BarakoFest 2024 in Lipa, Batangas

 Lipa City, Batangas – [March 14, 2024] – The vibrant city of Lipa, nestled in the heart of Batangas, is set to host the much-anticipated annual celebration, BarakoFest 2024, from March 14th to 16th. This three-day festival pays homage to the rich culture of the region, highlighting the “Barako” characteristic of Batangueños.

 BarakoFest 2024 promises an immersive experience into the world of music, art, food, adrenaline rush, and non-stop partying with a special focus on the Batangueño fellowship, known for its strong bond and valiant spirit. The festival invites a smorgasbord of enthusiasts, local communities, and tourists to partake in a variety of activities designed to entertain, educate, and invigorate the senses.

 Event Highlights include:

 ART FEST: Step into the realm of boundless creativity with our immersive art installation and art exhibits with our homegrown Batangueño artists headed by Mr. Joseph Albao and our special guest, the world-renowned artist and curator, Mr. Kawayan De Guia.

 TRADEFEST: Delight in the best of the best delicacies and products from different municipalities and cities all over Batangas as they showcase their products, tourism and services that their constituents can enjoy and experience.

 PLAYFEST: Enjoy inflatables, go karts, and fun games for kids and kids at heart that promises to create unforgettable memories and experience not only for kids but for the whole family.

 FOODFEST: Feast your eyes and bellies in our 400 stalls of non-food and food concessionaires hailing from all over Batangas to satisfy the cravings of our party goers.

DRIFT FEST: Marvel in the car drift exhibition showcasing the expertise of our Father-Daughter tandem -- Dr. Drift Andel Sison, Daughter Drift Ashley Sison, and Sister Drift Audrey Sison.

 CONTENT CREATOR FEST: Meet and greet with our famous content creators showcasing their merchandise and create contents that are sure to go viral with our content creators headlined by: Boss Toyo, Von Ordoña, Dane Grospe, Cherry White, Whamos, Pio Balbuena, Toni Fowler, Ava Mendez, Sachzna Laparan, Ato and friends, Jayzar Recinto, and Bisaya Squad.

 E-SPORTS FEST: Experience the thrill, exhilaration and heart pounding moments and be part of this epic Mobile Legends Competition hosted by the renowned e-sports personality – Renejay and Dogie.

 DIRT FEST: Dive into the heart-pounding world of off-road adventure with our motocross team headed by our invited expert riders from Mindanao.

 CAR FEST: Satisfy your motorhead with a celebration of car and motorcycle models that will be on display for enthusiasts to feast their eyes on.

 SPORTS FEST: Treat your thirst for a basketball supremacy in a sport action that includes 3x3 and 3-point shoot-out competition participated by 66 barangays in Lipa City. Then witness our main event for a heart pounding Single Elimination Tournament between Batang Recto VS Billionaires Gang and GBoys VS RHM All Star.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Prepare your headbanging skill for this opening rock salvo that is open to professional and amateur bands all over the Philippines to vie for the following prizes: Php 100,000.00, Php 50,000.00, and Php 25,000.00

MUSIC FEST: The highlight of Barakofest 2024, a concert that will guarantee fun-filled party experience for music fanatics. Philippine’s top DJs and sought-after artists and legendary bands are invited to delight audience in a two-day musical experience.

 Sec. Ralph G. Recto and Vilma Santos Recto expressed enthusiasm about the festival stating, “BarakoFest is not just a celebration of our Barako spirit but also a showcase of hard work, ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and passion of our people in Batangas. We are excited to share our culture, our traditions, and our indomitable Barako spirit with the world."

The festival is a significant event for the local economy, expected to draw more than 200 thousand visitors from across the country to the scenic city of Lipa. It not only promotes Batangas province but also fosters a sense of community and pride among Batangeños.

BarakoFest 2024 is brought to you by Talino at Puso Team and organized by Mentorque Productions, in partnership with San Miguel Corporation and Angkas; and, supported by various local businesses and stakeholders. For more information about the festival, including a detailed schedule of events and accommodation options, please visit us at BarakoFest Facebook page.

Join us in Lipa, Batangas, this March 14,15 and16, 2024 for an unforgettable celebration of coffee, culture, and community at BarakoFest2024. Let's raise our cups to the enduring Barako spirit of Batangas!

BARAKO FEST 2024 ORGANIZED BY MENTORQUE PRODUCTIONS SA LIPA, BATANGAS WINNER NA WINNER SA PAGDALO NG MGA NAGLALAKIHANG STARS NA SINA VICE GANDA AT JUAN KARLOS

MARCH 14, 2024 / LIPA, BATANGAS : Mismong si Vilma Santos-Recto kasama ang kanyang anak na si Ryan Christian Recto ang nag-ribbon cutting sa mismong arko ng Barako Fest 2024 na isang 1.7 kilometers ang haba at 20,000 hectares ang lapad. Sinamahan siya ng ilang Mayors and Congressman na kilalang mga kaalyado nito noong siya ay nasa pulitika pa.

Siya rin ang nagbigay pugay sa mga mamamayan ng Batangas who attended the said opening ceremony that afternoon. 

Kasama ang aming grupo sa entertainment media ay inikot namin ang buong event venue na merong ginawang tatlong naglalakihang event stages para sa magkakaibang palabas mula March 14 hanggang March 16.

Humarap din sa amin si Ate Vi para sa media conference kung saan sinabi nitong ito na ang pangalawang taon ng Barako Fest headed and organized by Mentorque Production Genius na si Bryan Diamante.

Ayon kay Ate Vi, bilib na bilib ang kanyang buong pamilya sa talino at sipag ni Bryan na siyang pasimuno ng nasabing event. Sinabi rin nitong taon-taon ng mangyayari ang Barako Fest dahil gustong-gusto daw talaga nilang muling maibalik at mas makikilala pa ang kapeng barako ng Batangas hindi lang dito sa Pinas kundi sa buong mundo.

Natutuwa diuamno si Ate Vi dahil sa ikalawang taon ng Barako Fest ay lalo pa itong sinusuportahan ng tao at lalo pang tumitindi ang dagsa ng mga artistang nakikisaya sa kanila.

Nakakatuwang makita na the whole time ay nasa tabi ni Atw Vi ang kanyang anak na si Ryan na super asiste ito sa kanyang tabi. 

Noong March 14 ang opening ceremony nito kung saan dumating sa nasabing 1st day of event ang ilang kilalang influencers.like Bisayan Squad at si Boy Toyo na amin ring nakasalamuha that day! 

Kagabi naman, March 15 ay halos hindi mahulugang karayom ang crowd na dumalo dahil sina Vice Ganda at Juan Karlos lang naman ang naging panauhin nila at ngayong gabi naman ay sina Arthur Nery at Janella Salvador naman ang aariba sa entablado ng Barako Fest 2024.

Ayon pa kay Bryan Diamante ng Mentorque Productions, asahan natin na sa susunod na taon ay lalo pang magiging mas masaya, mas may puso at talino ang Barako Fest 2025! 

Winner! 

 

INA NG BATANG NA-BULLY HUMINGI NG PAYO SA CIA WITH BA

Ina ng batang na-bully, humingi ng payo sa ‘CIA with BA’

“Maraming mga bata ang may mental health problems… bukas ang programa para sa mga problemang ganito,” giit ni Boy Abunda sa pagtatapos ng segment ‘Payong Kapatid’ sa episode ng ‘CIA with BA’ nitong Linggo, Marso 10.

Dumulog si Betty sa programa upang humingi ng tulong at payo tungkol sa kanyang anak na nabiktima ng cyberbullying ng isa nitong kaklase.

Ibinahagi niya na noong 2021, natuklasang mayroong bipolar disorder ang kanyang anak. Ito ay na-trigger umano ng pag-uusap sa kanilang group chat na may mga ‘di magagandang salita, dahilan upang subukan ng kanyang anak na tapusin ang kanyang sariling buhay.

Na-confine ang kanyang anak sa National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), isang ospital na nakatutok para sa mental health care services.

“Ayon sa batas, lahat ng schools — elementary at high-school, public and private — ay kailangan po ay may mekanismo para sa anti-bullying at may mekanismo ‘pag may nag-complain. And ‘yung mismong batas ay may mga minimum guidelines,” paliwanag ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano. “So you can actually complain sa school. You don’t have to go out of the school pa.”

Ayon kay Kuya Alan, may iba’t-ibang aspeto na dapat tingnan sa mga kasong katulad nito.

“One is medical. Secondly is the legal, at do’n kami magbibigay ng advice sa ‘yo, at kasama sa legal ‘yung administrative, meaning sino ba dapat ang nag-minister o nag-administer, which is the school. [And] this applies to all school around the Philippines,” sabi niya.

Ikinuwanto rin ni Betty na pinagharap sila ng magulang ng batang nam-bully sa anak sa guidance office ng paaralan. Bagama’t ‘di niya ramdam na sinsero, humingi naman daw ng tawad ang kabilang panig.

“Irrelevant kung feeling mo, sorry o hindi,” prangkahang sinabi ni Alan. “But in this case nga, it’s the mechanism nung anti-bullying e. So if it happened once, and it was explained to them and they say ‘sorry,’ nagawa nung school ‘yung oblisgasyon nila. Hindi obigasyon kasi ng school to make you feel na sincere ‘yon e.”

Ngunit ipinarating naman ni Alan na naiintindihan niya si Betty bilang isa ring magulang.

“I think ‘pag anak, and then may nagyayari, you really want to be mad at someone e… kasi nga ‘yung puso mo, masyadong nandon sa bata. But ‘yun nga, ‘wag mo munang isipin ‘yung ugali ng parent, ‘yung ugali nung anak, etc. Isipin mo muna anak mo,” aniya. “If they’re willing to say ‘sorry’ at tatanggapin naman nung anak mo at ikagagaling naman niya ‘yon, ‘di ba? Whether talikuran mo muna o ipasa-Diyos mo kung sincere sila o hindi, kasi ibang usapan ‘yon e.”

“Then on the medical side, kung may matutulong kami, alam naming mahabang usapan ‘to, magastos, etc. But one thing we can do is to help you with the medical [needs],” pangako ng mambabatas na co-host.

Para naman kay Senador Pia Cayetano: “Ayoko naman gamitin ‘yung salitang ‘move on.’ Ang gusto kong sabihin is, sa ngayon pansamantala… pwede siguro ‘yung energy mo ibuhos mo dun sa kung anong maitutulong mo sa anak mo at kung ano din maitutulong namin.”

“For your sake, to be the best possible mother your child needs now, rely ka talaga dito sa mga professionals and give your daughter all the love and support that she needs,” dagdag pa ni Ate Pia.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay pagpapatuloy ng nasimulang misyon ni Senador Rene Cayetano, ang yumaong ama ng magkapatid na senador. Si Senador Rene ang orihinal na abogadong nagbibigay ng legal advice sa telebisyon at siyang host ng sikat na programang ‘Compañero y Compañera’ noong 1997 hanggang 2001.

Huwag palampasin ang ‘CIA with BA’ kasama sina Alan, Pia, at award-winning TV host na si Boy Abunda tuwing Linggo ng gabi, 11:00 sa GMA7

CIA WITH BA : MOTHER OF CYBERBULLIED CHILD SEEKS HELP AND ADVICE

‘CIA with BA:’ Mother of cyberbullied child seeks help, advice

“Maraming mga bata ang may mental health problems… bukas ang programa para sa mga problemang ganito,” Boy Abunda stated as the segment ‘Payong Kapatid’ concluded in the recent episode of ‘CIA with BA.’

Betty sought help and advice about her daughter who was cyberbullied by one of her classmates.

She shared that her child was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2021. This was triggered by a conversation in the class group chat containing harsh words which even led her daughter to try to end her life.

The kid was then admitted to the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), a hospital that is dedicated to delivering preventive, curative and rehabilitative mental health care services.

“Ayon sa batas, lahat ng schools — elementary at high-school, public and private — ay kailangan po ay may mekanismo para sa anti-bullying at may mekanismo ‘pag may nag-complain. And ‘yung mismong batas ay may mga minimum guidelines,” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano explained. “So you can actually complain sa school. You don’t have to go out of the school pa.”

According to Kuya Alan, there are different aspects that need to be considered in cases like this.

“One is medical. Secondly is the legal, at do’n kami magbibigay ng advice sa ‘yo, at kasama sa legal ‘yung administrative, meaning sino ba dapat ang nag-minister o nag-administer, which is the school. [And] this applies to all school around the Philippines,” he said.

Betty also shared that she had an encounter with the mother of the student who bullied her daughter at the school’s guidance counselor’s office.Though she did not feel the sincerity, the other party apologized.

“Irrelevant kung feeling mo, sorry o hindi,” Alan frankly noted. “But in this case nga, it’s the mechanism nung anti-bullying e. So if it happened once, and it was explained to them and they say ‘sorry,’ nagawa nung school ‘yung oblisgasyon nila. Hindi obigasyon kasi ng school to make you feel na sincere ‘yon e.”

Alan however expressed that he understands where Betty is coming from, as a parent.

“I think ‘pag anak, and then may nagyayari, you really want to be mad at someone e… kasi nga ‘yung puso mo, masyadong nandon sa bata. But ‘yun nga, ‘wag mo munang isipin ‘yung ugali ng parent, ‘yung ugali nung anak, etc. Isipin mo muna anak mo,” he said. “If they’re willing to say ‘sorry’ at tatanggapin naman nung anak mo at ikagagaling naman niya ‘yon, ‘di ba? Whether talikuran mo muna o ipasa-Diyos mo kung sincere sila o hindi, kasi ibang usapan ‘yon e.”

“Then on the medical side, kung may matutulong kami, alam naming mahabang usapan ‘to, magastos, etc. But one thing we can do is to help you with the medical [needs],” the lawmaker co-host pledged.

For her part, Senator Pia Cayetano said: “Ayoko naman gamitin ‘yung salitang ‘move on.’ Ang gusto kong sabihin is, sa ngayon pansamantala… pwede siguro ‘yung energy mo ibuhos mo dun sa kung anong maitutulong mo sa anak mo at kung ano din maitutulong namin.”

“For your sake, to be the best possible mother your child needs now, rely ka talaga dito sa mga professionals and give your daughter all the love and support that she needs,” Ate Pia added.

‘CIA with BA’ carries on the legacy of Senator Rene Cayetano, the late father of the sibling senators. The senior Cayetano was a renowned lawyer who gained fame through his radio and TV program 'Compañero y Compañera,' which aired from 1997 to 2001.

Hosted by Alan, Pia, and Boy, ‘CIA with BA’ airs every Sunday, 11:00 p.m. on GMA7.

DAHIL SA CIA WITH BA IMPOSIBLENG AMA NAGING RESPONSBLE

Dahil sa ‘CIA with BA,’ ‘imposibleng’ ama, naging responsable

Binisita ng ‘CIA with BA’ ang ama na minsang itinanggi ang kanyang anak at ipinakita kung gaano na siya ka-responsable ngayon.

Noong Pebrero 4, inireklamo si Mike ng kanyang ex-partner na si Catherine dahil sa hindi niya pagtanggap sa kanilang anak. Iginiit pa noon ni Mike na imposibleng siya ang ama ng bata dahil nanganak si Catherine sa kanyang ikawalong buwan ng pagbubuntis.

Sa tulong ng mga eksperto, nagsagawa ng DNA test ang programa kung saan nalaman na si Mike nga ang ama ng bata, 99.999999%.

“Mali po ‘yung pag-aakala ko na wala pong nanganganak ng eight months,” sabi ni Mike noong siya ay binisita ng mga staff ng ‘CIA with BA’ na ipinalabas nitong Linggo, Marso 3.

Sa gitna ng pagtatrabaho, nakakapaglaan na ngayon ng oras si Mike para sa bata – isang bagay na hindi niya inakalang magiging bahagi ng kanyang buhay.

“Masaya kasi naaalagaan ko, nakakarga ko,” kwento niya. “Pag lumaki po si CJ, ang balak ko po, pag-aralin, bigyan ng baon, pakainin at alagaan.”

Para naman kay Catherine, magaan ngayon sa kanyang pakiramdam ang kanilang sitwasyon.

“Ang saya-saya. Parang natanggal ‘yung problema mo. Kahit pagod na pagod ka, makikita mo ‘yung mag-ama, nagbo-bonding,” she said. “Kung pwede lang sana araw-araw ganon.”

Bukod sa mga grocery items at iba pang tulong na ipinangako ng ‘CIA with BA,’ nabigyan din ng bagong pedicab si Catherine na si Mike mismo ang humiling.

“Para kung gusto man niya bumiyahe ulit, wala siyang aalalahanin na boundary,” saad niya.

“Alam niyo po, kay Cathy at kay Mike, marami talagang nagalit kay Mike,” pagbabahagi ni Senador Alan Cayetano sa pagtatapos ng episode.

“Medyo hindi maganda intensyon niya kay Cathy. Pero nung nalaman niya ‘yung totoo, truth matters na yes, anak niya ‘yon, he said he’ll take responsibility,” dagdag pa niya.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay pagpapatuloy ng nasimulang misyon ni Senador Rene Cayetano, ang yumaong ama ng magkapatid na senador. Si Senador Rene ang orihinal na abogadong nagbibigay ng legal advice sa telebisyon at siyang host ng sikat na programang ‘Compañero y Compañera’ noong 1997 hanggang 2001.

Huwag palampasin ang ‘CIA with BA’ kasama sina Alan, Pia, at award-winning TV host na si Boy Abunda tuwing Linggo ng gabi, 11:00 sa GMA7.

CIA WITH BA TURNS IMPOSSIBLE FATHER TO BEING RESPONSIBLE

‘CIA with BA’ turns ‘impossible’ father to being responsible

‘CIA with BA’ visited a father who had once denied being the father of his child but is now taking good care of her.

Mike had been the subject of a complaint by his ex-partner Catherine in the February 4 episode because he did not accept their child as his. He had claimed it was impossible for him to be the father of the child because Catherine delivered the baby in her eighth month.

With the help of experts, the show conducted a DNA test that revealed Mike’s 99.999999% probability of being the father of the child.

“Mali po ‘yung pag-aakala ko na wala pong nanganganak ng eight months,” Mike told ‘CIA with BA’ during the staff’s visit as shown on Sunday, March 3.

Despite his busy schedule, Mike is now able to spend time with the child — one thing he had never expected to be part of his daily life.

“Masaya kasi naaalagaan ko, nakakarga ko,” he said. “Pag lumaki po si CJ, ang balak ko po, pag-aralin, bigyan ng baon, pakainin at alagaan.”

For her part, Catherine expressed her relief at their current situation.

“Ang saya-saya. Parang natanggal ‘yung problema mo. Kahit pagod na pagod ka, makikita mo ‘yung mag-ama, nagbo-bonding,” she said. “Kung pwede lang sana araw-araw ganon.”

Apart from the groceries and other assistance that ‘CIA with BA’ pledged, Mike requested for a new pedicab for Catherine.

“Para kung gusto man niya bumiyahe ulit, wala siyang aalalahanin na boundary,” he said.

“Alam niyo po, kay Cathy at kay Mike, marami talagang nagalit kay Mike,” Senator Alan Cayetano shared while concluding the episode.

“Medyo hindi maganda intensyon niya kay Cathy. Pero nung nalaman niya ‘yung totoo, truth matters na yes, anak niya ‘yon, he said he’ll take responsibility,” he added.

The program carries on the legacy of Senator Rene Cayetano, the late father of the sibling senators. The senior Cayetano was a renowned lawyer who gained fame through his radio and TV program 'Compañero y Compañera,' which aired from 1997 to 2001.

‘CIA with BA’ hosted by Alan, Pia, and Boy airs every Sunday, 11:00 p.m. on GMA7.