BATANG NAKASAKAY SA E-BIKE NABUNDOL NG BUS, INA HUMINGI NG TULONG

Batang nakasakay sa e-bike, nabundol ng bus! Ina, humingi ng tulong!

Dumulog si Gemma sa ‘CIA with BA’ upang humingi ng payo tungkol sa sitwasyon ng kanyang anak, na kasalukuyang nasa ospital matapos itong masagasaan ng bus habang nakasakay sa e-bike.

Sa segment na ‘Payong Kapatid’ noong Linggo, Setyembre 22, ibinahagi niya na pagkatapos ng insidente, nagkaroon ng kasunduan sa pagitan niya at ng bus company na sasagutin nila ang lahat ng gastusin sa ospital.

Ngunit sa kabila ng kasunduan, umabot na sa halos 500,000 pesos ang hospital bill, habang nasa 5,000 pesos pa lamang ang naibigay ng bus company para sa mga gastusin. Dahil dito, labis na nag-aalala si Gemma habang patuloy na tumataas ang kanilang bayarin, at hindi siya sigurado kung paano tutuparin ng bus company ang kanilang pangako.

Binanggit ni Senador Pia Cayetano ang posibilidad na may kapabayaan sa kaso dahil maaaring hindi pinapayagan ang e-bike sa kalsadang pinangyarihan ng aksidente, na maaaring magdulot ng mga tanong tungkol sa pagsunod sa mga regulasyon ng trapiko.

Nagbigay naman ng legal na payo si Senador Alan Peter Cayetano batay sa kwento ni Gemma. Ayon sa kanya, sa pangkalahatan, ang may kasalanan sa isang aksidente ang dapat managot sa mga gastusin. Binigyang diin niya na dapat ipursige ni Gemma ang kanyang mga karapatan at ang kasunduan sa pagitan nila ng bus company ay dapat igalang.

“May karapatan, may responsibilidad, pero ‘pag may naaksidente lalo kung talagang nasaktan ‘yung isang tao... kailangan natin ng tulong. ‘Wag tayong mahiyang humingi ng tulong pero ‘pag kita na natin na kailangan ng tulong, magkusa na tayo,” sabi ni Kuya Alan.

Matapos makatanggap ng payo, naging emosyonal si Gemma at ipinaabot ang kanyang sakit sa pagtingin sa kanyang anak na sugatan at mahina. Nangako ang programa na tutulong kay Gemma sa kanyang mga gastusin sa ospital, makikipag-ugnayan muli sa bus company, at tutulungan siya sa kanyang maliit na negosyo na naapektuhan ng insidente.

“Ako I pray na in a few months, maging success story natin (ito)... Sana ito ay isang obstacle na maging positive influence talaga, not just sa buhay ng family but sa lahat ng mga kamag-anak and mga kapitbahay,” sabi ni Ate Pia.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay nagpapatuloy ng pamana ng yumaong Senador Rene Cayetano at umere tuwing Linggo ng alas 11:00 ng gabi sa GMA7, na may mga replays sa GTV sa sumunod na Sabado ng alas 10:30 ng gabi.

CIA WITH BA : BUS HITS CHILD ON E-BIJE MOTHER SEEKS HELP

CIA with BA’: Bus hits child on e-bike, mother seeks help

Gemma sought advice from ‘CIA with BA’ on what to do about the situation of her child who is in the hospital after being hit by a bus while riding an e-bike.

During the ‘Payong Kapatid’ segment on Sunday, September 22, she shared that following the accident, she and the bus company had agreed that they would cover all hospital expenses.

Despite the agreement, the bus company has only contributed around P5,000 to the hospital bill which has already soared to nearly P500,000. This has caused Gemma significant concern as the medical expenses continue to mount, leaving her uncertain about how the bus company will uphold their promise.

Senator Pia Cayetano said negligence might also be a factor in the case. She noted that it was possible the e-bike was not allowed on the road where the accident occurred, which could raise questions about compliance with traffic regulations.

Giving legal advice, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the party at fault in an accident should generally be held accountable for the expenses. He emphasized that Gemma should assert her rights and that the agreement between her and the bus company should be honored.

“Yes, may karapatan, may responsibility, pero ‘pag may naaksidente lalo kung talagang nasaktan ‘yung isang tao... we need help. ‘Wag tayong mahiyang humingi ng tulong pero ‘pag kita na natin na kailangan ng tulong, magkusa na tayo,” he said.

After receiving the advice, Gemma became emotional, expressing her pain in seeing her child in such a situation — injured and still weak.

The program also promised to assist Gemma with her hospital expenses, facilitate further communication with the bus company, and help with her small business that was affected by the incident.

“Ako I pray na in a few months, maging success story natin (ito)... Sana ito ay isang obstacle na maging positive influence talaga, not just sa buhay ng family but sa lahat ng mga kamag-anak and mga kapitbahay,” said Ate Pia.

‘CIA with BA’ continues the legacy of the late Senator Rene Cayetano and airs every Sunday at 11:00 p.m. on GMA7, with replays on GTV the following Saturday at 10:30 p.m.

PAALALA NG CIA WITH BA BARANGAY OFFICIALS MAARING MAG-ISYU NG VAWC PROTECTION ORDER

Paalala ng ‘CIA with BA’: Barangay officials, maaaring mag-isyu ng VAWC protection order

Muling binigyang diin ng talk show at public service program na ‘CIA with BA’ ang mahalagang papel ng mga barangay officials sa pagprotekta sa mga karapatan ng kababaihan at kabataan.

Sa segment na ‘Yes or No,’ itinanong ni Jabo ng Mariteam ang tungkol sa posibilidad ng pag-isyu ng protection orders sa barangay level.

Diretsong sinagot ito ni Senator Pia Cayetano ng “yes.” Ipinaliwanag niya ang kapangyarihang ibinigay sa mga opisyal ng barangay sa ilalim ng Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (Republic Act 9262), na nagbibigay sa kanila ng kakayahang mag-isyu ng Barangay Protection Orders (BPOs) upang maiwasan ang karagdagang pang-aabuso.

“Kapag ginawa ang batas na ito, na-realize ng mga mambabatas na sa barangay pa lang [dapat]. Hindi pwedeng ang korte lang ang magbibigay ng protection order dahil bago ka makarating sa korte, matagal pa,” paliwanag ni Senator Pia.

Binigyang diin din ni Ate Pia ang kahalagahan ng ‘Yes or No’ segment. Aniya, “Ang request ko talaga sa segment nating ito ay may matutunan tayong lahat. Sa maraming taon, lagi akong may exhibit sa Senado tungkol sa VAWC, at nagbibigay ako ng mga talumpati sa buong bansa. Kaya natutuwa ako na magagawa natin ito dito sa aking ibang tahanan, ang ‘CIA with BA,’ dahil ang layunin natin ay edukahin ang mga tao tungkol sa kanilang mga karapatan sa batas at maging mas mabubuting tao.”

Tinapos niya ang usapan sa pagbibigay-diin sa pangangailangang magkaroon ng kamalayan tungkol sa iba’t-ibang uri ng pang-aabuso: pisikal, sekswal, sikolohikal, at pang-ekonomiya.

“Napakahalaga na malaman ng lahat ang iba’t-ibang uri ng pag-aabuso laban sa kababaihan at kabataan,” dagdag pa niya.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay nagpapatuloy sa legasiya ng yumaong Senator Rene Cayetano at mapapanood tuwing Linggo ng 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, na may replays sa GTV sa sumunod na Sabado ng 10:30 p.m.

CIA WITH BA REITERATES BARANGAY OFFICIALS CAN ISSUE VAWC PROTECTION ORDERS

‘CIA with BA’ reiterates: Barangay officials can issue VAWC protection orders

Talk show and public service program ‘CIA with BA’ once again emphasized the critical role of barangay officials in protecting the rights of women and children.

In the segment ‘Yes or No,’ Jabo of the Mariteam raised the question of whether or not protection orders can be issued at the barangay level.

Senator Pia Cayetano promptly answered with a “yes,” explaining that under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (Republic Act 9262), barangay authorities are empowered to issue Barangay Protection Orders (BPOs) to prevent further abuse.

“When this law was made, na-realize ng lawmakers na sa barangay pa lang [dapat]… Hindi pwedeng ang court lang ang magbibigay ng protection order dahil bago ka makarating sa korte, matagal pa,” Senator Pia explained.

Ate Pia also stressed the importance of the ‘Yes or No’ segment itself, saying, “Ang request ko talaga sa segment nating ito ay may matutunan tayong lahat.”

“For many years, lagi akong may exhibit sa Senate on VAWC, and I give talks all over the country. I’m so happy we can do it here in my other home, ‘CIA with BA’, because it is our goal to educate people about their rights in the law and to also make us better human beings,” she added.

She concluded by emphasizing the need for awareness regarding different forms of abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, and economic.

“Napakahalaga na malaman ng lahat ang iba’t-ibang uri ng pag-aabuso laban sa kababaihan at kabataan,” she said.

‘CIA with BA’ continues the legacy of the late Senator Rene Cayetano and airs every Sunday at 11:00 p.m. on GMA7, with replays on GTV the following Saturday at 10:30 p.m. 

ARJO ATAYDE CONTINUES TO DOMINATE WITH CONTENTASIA AWARDS WIN / SCORES 2 INTERNATIONAL WIN FOR HIS STANDOUT PERFORMANCE ON THE CRIME-THRILLER SERIES CATTLEYA KILLER

Arjo Atayde continues to dominate with ContentAsia Awardswin.

 The acclaimed Filipino actor scores a second international win for his standout performance on the crime-thriller series Cattleya Killer

 

ACTOR-public servant Arjo Atayde has solidified his status as an internationally-acclaimed artist, following his big win at the 2024 ContentAsia Awards. He was named Best Male Lead in a TV Program/Series for his portrayal of Anton dela Rosa, the complex and intense central character of Cattleya Killer.

 

Cattleya Killer is a Filipino crime-thriller series from ABS-CBN and Nathan Studios. It premiered globally on Prime Video on June 1, 2023. Directed by Dan Villegas and written by Dodo Dayao, it revolves around a murder investigation linked to an old case involving a notorious serial killer. The show blends suspense, mystery, and psychological drama, delving into the dark secrets of the characters and their connections to the murders.

 

The show has gained worldwide acclaim for its gripping plot, high production value, and strong performances, especially Arjo’s, positioning it as one of the most significant Filipino crime dramas in recent years.

 

At the awards ceremony held in Taipei, Arjo expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make his victory possible. “Thank you to everyone. I'm forever indebted to all the actors that I work with, to the people behind the camera, to everyone who's helped me be here, gather all this power to actually pull through this good series.”

 

Arjo continued by expressing appreciation for his family’s support, especially his wife, Maine Mendoza. “It's my first time in Taipei, this is such a reward for a first time here,” he gushed. “Last but not the least, my family. Thank you so much to my family for supporting so much, to my wife who understands so much of the hard work that we have to pull through to be able to do this.”

 

He also acknowledged the support his ABS-CBN family gave him as he worked on the show. “To ABS-CBN, Tita Cory Vidanes, Sir Carlo Katigbak, and of course, to Sir Ruel Bayani, thank you so much for this opportunity. To the Filipinos, to ABS-CBN, maraming, maraming salamat po,” Arjo said.

 

Arjo's performance in Cattleya Killer beat out five other finalists for the 2024 ContentAsia Awards trophy. Arjo’s portrayal captivated both audiences and critics, with his nuanced take on Anton dela Rosa ultimately securing him the prestigious award.

 

This win is just the latest in a string of international accolades for Arjo. It follows his 2020 Best Actor win at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his role in Bagman, where he portrayed a barber entangled in the dangerous world of politics. That award made him the first Filipino to win at the region’s most prestigious platform for creative excellence.

 

In addition to his thriving acting career, Arjo is currently serving as Representative of the First District of Quezon City, a position he won by a landslide in the 2022 elections. His commitment to both his craft and public service showcases his multifaceted contributions to Philippine society.

 

With his unwavering passion and dedication, Arjo continues to inspire and uplift the Filipino film and television industry on the global stage.

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NEWS RELEASE

 

HEAD: Arjo Atayde, tuloy-tuloy ang pamamayagpag sa pagkakapanalo sa ContentAsia Awards 
SUBHEAD: Napanalunan ng acclaimed Pinoy actor ang ikalawanginternational award para sa kanyang standout performance sa crime-thriller series na Cattleya Killer

 

MULI nanamang ipinamalas ng actor-public servant na si Arjo Atayde ang kanyang status bilang internationally-acclaimed artist, matapos ang kanyang big win sa 2024 ContentAsia Awards. Itinanghal siya bilang Best Male Lead in a TV Program/Series para sa kanyang paganap sa papel ni Anton dela Rosa, ang complex at intense central character ng Cattleya Killer.

 

Ang Cattleya Killer ay isang Filipino crime-thriller series mula saABS-CBN at Nathan Studios. Nag-premiere ito globally sa Prime Video nuong June 1, 2023. Sa direksyon ni Dan Villegas at panulat niDodo Dayao, umiikot ito sa murder investigation na kunektado sa lumang kaso sangkot ang isang notorious serial killer. Pinagsasama ngshow ang suspense, mystery, at psychological drama, habang pinapasok ang madidilim na lihim ng mga karakter at ang kuneksyon nila sa mga pagpatay.

 

Nakakuha ang show ng worldwide acclaim for its gripping plot, high production value, and strong performances, lalo na si Arjo, kaya naman naka-posisyon ang Cattleya Killer bilang isa sa mga most significant Filipino crime dramas in recent years.

 

Sa awards ceremony sa Taipei, sinabi ni Arjo ang kanyang heartfelt gratitude sa lahat ng tumulong upang makamit niya ang victory na ito. “Thank you to everyone. I'm forever indebted to all the actors that I work with, to the people behind the camera, to everyone who's helped me be here, gather all this power to actually pull through this good series.”

 

Patuloy na pinasalamatan ni Arjo ang kanyang pamilya, lalo na ang kanyang asawa na si Maine Mendoza. “It's my first time in Taipei, this is such a reward for a first time here,” he gushed. “Last but not the least, my family. Thank you so much to my family for supporting so much, to my wife who understands so much of the hard work that we have to pull through to be able to do this.”

 

Pinasalamatan din niya ang ABS-CBN sa suporta nito. “To ABS-CBN, Tita Cory Vidanes, Sir Carlo Katigbak, and of course, to Sir Ruel Bayani, thank you so much for this opportunity. To the Filipinos, to ABS-CBN, maraming, maraming salamat po,” sabi ni Arjo.

 

Ang performance ni Arjo sa Cattleya Killer ang tumalo sa lima pang mga nominado para sa tropeo ng 2024. Arjo’s portrayal captivated both audiences and critics, with his nuanced take on Anton dela Rosa ultimately securing him the prestigious award.

 

Ito ang latest sa string of international accolades para kay Arjo. It follows his 2020 Best Actor win at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his role in Bagman, kung saan ginampanan niya ang papel ng isang barbero na sangkot sa mapanganib na mundo ng pulitika. At si Arjo ang unang Pilipino na napangaralan ng pinaka-prestihiyosong platform para sa creative excellence ng rehiyon.

 

Maliban sa kanyang thriving acting career, nagsisilbi din si Arjo bilang Representative ng Unang Distrito ng Quezon City, isangposition na na kanyang napanalunan by a landslide nuong 2022 elections. His commitment to both his craft and public service showcases his multifaceted contributions to Philippine society.

 

Sa kanyang unwavering passion at dedication, patuloy na naiinspire at inauplift ni Arjo continues ang Filipino film and television industry saglobal stage.

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MGA ANAK INIREKLAMO ANG INA DAHIL SA BINITIWANG MASASAKIT NA SALITA

Mga anak, inireklamo ang ina dahil sa binitiwang masasakit na salita

“Malalim ang paniniwala ko na ‘pag tayo ay madaling magbitaw ng masasakit na salita, kabaliktaran ang effect no’n. Napakatagal magkaayusan. So let’s be careful.”

Ito ang paalala ni Senator Pia Cayetano nang siya, kasama ang kanyang mga co-host na sina Alan Peter Cayetano at Boy Abunda, ay humarap sa isang kaso tungkol sa pamilya sa episode ng ‘CIA with BA’ noong Linggo, Setyembre 8.

Sa segment na ‘Case 2 Face’, dumulog si Zeavs kasama ang ate niyang si Mygirl upang ireklamo ang kanilang ina na si Grace. Ayon kay Zeavs, sinaktan daw siya ng ina nung araw na may hearing sa korte ang kapatid niya laban sa mga anak ni Rolando, ang kinakasama ng kanilang ina.

Ayon pa kay Zeavs, sinabi daw ng ina na kung ipapakulong ng kapatid niya ang mga anak ng kinakasama, titigil siya sa pag-aaral ni Zeavs.

Ikinabahala ni Zeavs dahil gusto niyang mag-aral ng industrial engineering sa isang state university kung saan siya ay nakapasa na. Ayon kay Zeavs, sinabi ni Grace na imbes na gamitin ang pera para sa kanyang pag-aaral, gagamitin ito para sa piyansa kung sakaling makulong ang mga anak ni Rolando.

Sa kanilang depensa, sinabi nina Grace at Rolando na puro luho lang ang inaatupag ni Zeavs. At kahit construction worker lang si Rolando, nabigyan pa rin siya ng laptop.

Lalong tumindi ang galit ng mga anak dahil sa masasakit na salitang binitiwan ng kanilang ina.

Sa gitna ng diskusyon, ipinaalala nina Senador Alan Peter at Pia Cayetano na kung magkakaisa ang pamilya, mas malayo ang mararating nila. Si Rolando, bagaman hindi niya tunay na mga anak ang dalawang babae, ay inako niya ang responsibilidad, si Grace ay mapagmahal na ina, at sina Zeavs at Mygirl naman ay matatayog ang pangarap.

Nang una silang dumulog sila sa programa, ninais nina Zeavs at Mygirl na makulong ang kanilang ina, pero kalaunan ay humingi rin sila ng tawad. Lumapit din ang ina at humingi ng tawad, at mahigpit silang nagyakapan.

Nangako rin ang programa na magbibigay ng financial assistance para kay Zeavs upang makapagpatuloy ng pag-aaral at ganon din kay Mygirl na gustong mag-training bilang beautician.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay nagpapatuloy sa legasiya ng yumaong Senator Rene Cayetano at mapapanood tuwing Linggo ng 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, na may replays sa GTV sa sumunod na Sabado ng 10:30 p.m.

CIA WITH BA : MOTHER'S HURTFUL WORDS LEAD DAUGHTERS TO FILE COMPLAINT

‘CIA with BA’: Mother’s hurtful words lead daughters to file complaint

“Malalim ang paniniwala ko na ‘pag tayo ay madaling magbitaw ng masasakit na salita, kabaliktaran ang effect no’n. Napakatagal magkaayusan. So let’s be careful.”

This was Senator Pia Cayetano’s reminder to viewers as she, along with co-hosts Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Boy Abunda, addressed a family conflict on the episode of ‘CIA with BA’ that aired on Sunday, September 8.

In the ‘Case 2 Face’ segment, Zeavs, accompanied by her sister Mygirl, sought help to file a complaint against their mother, Grace. Zeavs claimed that her mother had hurt her on the day her sister had a court hearing against the children of Rolando, their mother’s partner.

Grace allegedly threatened that if her sister sent Rolando’s children to jail, she would prevent Zeavs from continuing her education.

Zeavs was particularly distressed because she had been accepted to study industrial engineering at a state university. Grace supposedly said that rather than using the money for her education, it would be redirected to bail if Rolando’s children ended up in jail.

In their defense, Grace and Rolando argued that Zeavs was preoccupied with luxuries. Despite Rolando being just a construction worker, they managed to buy her a laptop.

The tension escalated as Zeavs and Mygirl were further angered by their mother’s hurtful comments.

“Wala na daw po akong karapatan mag-araw dahil may sakit daw ako, mamamatay din naman daw ako,” Zeavs shared.

During the discussion, Kuya Alan and Ate Pia emphasized that unity within the family could lead to greater achievements. They noted that Rolando, though not the biological father of Zeavs and Mygirl, had taken on the responsibility, Grace was a loving mother, and both Zeavs and Mygirl had significant aspirations.

Initially, Zeavs and Mygirl sought their mother’s imprisonment, but eventually, they sought forgiveness. Their mother also apologized, and the family reconciled with a heartfelt embrace.

The show committed to providing financial assistance for Zeavs to pursue her studies and for Mygirl, who aspires to train as a beautician.

‘CIA with BA’ continues the legacy of the late Senator Rene Cayetano and airs every Sunday at 11:00 p.m. on GMA7, with replays on GTV the following Saturday at 10:30 p.m.

MAGIC VOYZ FINALLY LAUNCHED

📍 Finally ay inilunsad na ang all male sing and dance group na #MagicVoyz kagabi sa entertainment media sa loob mismo ng Viva Cafe-Araneta City. Dinaluhan ang naturang event ng mga malalapit na kaibigan at sumusuporta sa  pitong miyembro nitong sina John Mark Marcia, Juan Paulo Calma, Mhack Morales, Rave Obaldo, Jace Ramos, Ian Briones at Johan Shane. 

📍 Hindi lang mga guwapo kundi ang se-seksi pa ng Magic Voyz under the management of LDG Productions ni Mamalits Lito De Guzman  na siyang nagpursigeng buuin ang grupo at ngayo'y isa na rin sa mga recording artist ng Viva Records dahil during the said launching ay kinanta rin ng grupo ang kanilang singles like' Huwag Mo Akong Titigan ' at ' Bintana ' sa komposisyon ni Johan Shane.

📍 Hindi pa ganoon ka-perfect ang kilos at galawan ng newbie male group pero saan ba tutungo ang lahat kundi ang mahahasa rin sila at huhusay din! Lalo na kapag rumatsada na sa guestings at out of town shows ang grupong ito!

📍 Kitang-kita ko ang happiness sa mukha ni Mamalits kagabi at sa wakas ay nailunsad na nga ang kanyang mga bagong babies! 

📍 Goodluck MAGIC VOYZ na hinango pala ni Mamalits ang pangalan ng grupo sa MAGIC MIKE!

CIA WITH BA: TUTULONG KA NALANG KAILANGAN PA NG PERMIT?

Tutulong ka na lang, kailangan pa ng permit?

Sumiklab ang debate tungkol sa pagkuha ng permit para tumulong sa mga biktima ng bagyo sa episode ng ‘CIA with BA’ nitong Linggo, Setyembre 1.

Sa segment na ‘Yes or No,’ tinanong ni Manilyn ng Mariteam kung kailangan pa daw ba talaga ito dahil nagpla-plano sila ng mga kaibigan niya na mangolekta ng donasyon mula sa publiko at magsagawa ng fundraising activities para sa mga naapektuhan ng mga nagdaang bagyo.

“Officially, the answer is ‘Yes,’” ani Senator Pia Cayetano.

“Nung [time] ng COVID-19, ang daming naglabasan na fundraising [activities] para makatulong sa tao. Tapos naglabas ang DSWD ng paalala na lahat ng gustong mag-fundraising, kailangan kumuha ng permit. Ang daming umangal na netizens dahil hihingi ka pa ng permit e baka ‘yung sasaklolohan mo e namatay na o baka kung ano nang nangyari. Sa pagkakaalala ko, sinuspend muna pansamantala ‘yung requirement na ‘yan but it is a presidential decree na nagsasabing kailangan ng permit,” paliwanag ni Ate Pia.

“The reason for that is [dahil] may mga mabusado, ‘di ba?” pagpapatuloy niya. “Like may mga magsasabing [kahit] ang ganda-ganda nila mag-market ng kanilang organisasyon tapos malalaman mo hindi nakarating [ang mga donasyon]. So tama naman ang DSWD na maging strikto sila doon but I’m still hoping na magkaroon tayo ng way na mas mapadali ‘yan kasi nagiging pahirap sa mga well-meaning citizens naman na gusto automatic makapag-solicit, padala kagad ng pera sa nabagyuhan, tapos hindi pwede. Pero for now, it’s really what the law requires.”

Ikinumpara ni Senator Alan Peter Cayetano ang isyung ito sa kwento sa Bibliya kung saan si Hesus at ang Kanyang mga disipulo ay naglalakad sa isang taniman ng trigo habang Araw ng Sabbath, at nagsimula ang Kanyang mga disipulo na pumitas ng mga butil upang kainin. Sa kwentong ito, binibigyang diin ni Hesus na ang Sabbath ay hindi dapat tungkol sa mahigpit na legalismo kundi tungkol sa pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng tao at pagpapakita ng awa.

“Nakikita natin na kahit maganda ‘yung intensyon ng batas, minsan nagbabangga. For example, sa donations, bakit mo pa papahirapan kumuha ng permit? On the other hand, maraming nanloloko o kaya panis [‘yung pagkain] na naibigay, sinong hahabulin mo? I’m not saying na in every single situation kailangan may red tape o lahat ng klaseng permit. May purpose din po kasi talaga na maraming regulasyon to protect,” paliwanag ni Senator Alan.

“It’s really a balancing act so I think, how we transform into a nation that values the law and then ‘yung law naman protects us. ‘Yon ang isang challenge natin,” dagdag niya.

Para naman kay Boy Abunda, napagtanto niya na, “Kaya pala may mga amendment ang batas, may mga exemption, kasi habang ginagawa pala ang mga batas, may mga bagay-bagay na hindi pa naco-consider, hindi pa nakikita.”

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay nagpapatuloy sa legasiya ng yumaong Senator Rene Cayetano at mapapanood tuwing Linggo ng 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, na may replays sa GTV sa sumunod na Sabado ng 10:30 p.m.

CIA WITH BA : DEBATE IGNITES OVER PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR HELPING TYPHOON VICTIMS

CIA with BA’: Debate ignites over permit requirement for helping typhoon victims

“Tutulong ka na lang, kailangan pa ng permit?”

This was a question raised in the ‘Yes or No’ segment of ‘CIA with BA’ Sunday, September 1 episode by Manilyn of the Mariteam as she and her friends plan to collect donations from the public and hold fundraising activities for those affected by the recent typhoons.

“Officially, the answer is ‘Yes,’” said Senator Pia Cayetano.

“Nung [time] ng COVID-19, ang daming naglabasan na fundraising [activities] para makatulong sa tao. Tapos naglabas ang DSWD ng paalala na lahat ng gustong mag-fundraising, kailangan kumuha ng permit. Ang daming umangal na netizens dahil hihingi ka pa ng permit e baka ‘yung sasaklolohan mo e namatay na o baka kung ano nang nangyari. Sa pagkakaalala ko, sinuspend muna pansamantala ‘yung requirement na ‘yan but it is a Presidential Decree na nagsasabing kailangan ng permit,” Ate Pia explained.

“The reason for that is [dahil] may mga mabusado, ‘di ba?” she continued. “Like may mga magsasabing [kahit] ang ganda-ganda nila mag-market ng kanilang organisasyon tapos malalaman mo hindi nakarating [ang mga donasyon]. So tama naman ang DSWD na maging strikto sila doon but I’m still hoping na magkaroon tayo ng way na mas mapadali ‘yan kasi nagiging pahirap sa mga well-meaning citizens naman na gusto automatic makapag-solicit, padala kaagad ng pera sa nabagyuhan, tapos hindi pwede. Pero for now, it’s really what the law requires.”

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano compared this issue to a story in the Bible in which Jesus and His disciples were walking through a grainfield on the Sabbath, and His disciples began to pluck heads of grain to eat. Jesus emphasizes that the Sabbath should not be about strict legalism but rather about meeting human needs and showing mercy.

“Nakikita natin na kahit maganda ‘yung intensyon ng batas, minsan nagbabangga. For example, sa donations, bakit mo pa papahirapan kumuha ng permit? On the other hand, maraming nanloloko o kaya panis [‘yung pagkain] na naibigay, sino’ng hahabulin mo? I’m not saying na in every single situation kailangan may red tape o lahat ng klaseng permit. May purpose din po kasi talaga na maraming regulasyon to protect,” he said.

“It’s really a balancing act so I think, how we transform into a nation that values the law and then ‘yung law naman protects us. ‘Yon ang isang challenge natin,” Kuya Alan added.

For his part, Boy Abunda shared his realization: “Kaya pala may mga amendment ang batas, may mga exemption, kasi habang ginagawa pala ang mga batas, may mga bagay-bagay na hindi pa naco-consider, hindi pa nakikita.”

‘CIA with BA’ continues the legacy of the late Senator Rene Cayetano and airs every Sunday at 11:00 p.m. on GMA7, with replays on GTV the following Saturday at 10:30 p.m.