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UNCONDITIONAL 

Written by Jerry Gracio

Directed by Adolfo B. Alix, Jr.

BR Film Productions

LOGLINE

Anna, a woke social media manager goes on a vacation to Siargao to contemplate on whether to take on his ex’s father’s political campaign. There he meets Greg and falls for him. When she discovers that he is a transman- is she ready to fall for him? UNCONDITIONAL is a meditation on love, and the ultimate sacrifices we give when we’re in love.

SYNOPSIS

“Love is a powerful force that knows no bounds, transcending time, distance, and circumstances.”

ANNA, social media manager of some of the country’s most famous stars and politicians is taking a break. This, after realizing that one of her clients, her ex-boyfriend’s father, who is set to become a Senator, is involved in graft. She is being asked by Mark—appealing to their pinagsamahan— to help him.

Hounded by her personal convictions as woke and progressive, she accepts the invitation of a friend to go to Siargao to resolve her dilemma.

The truth is, she is still in love with Mark, this is why she’s been helping him all along.

In Siargao, she meets GREG, a Pinoy who owns a small bar and, together with his sister TERRY, takes care of his mom who is recuperating from a triple bypass and showing signs of Alzheimer’s. As expected, the meeting led to another meeting. Feelings for each

other develop. But also, complications.

At first, Anna looks at Greg as a companion. But seeing Greg taking care of her and taking care of his mom, she warms up to him, slowly falls for his charm.

Greg also falls for Anna. Intensely.

Anna feels that she is ready to fall in love.

But what if Greg is not yet ready—not to fall in love—but to tell Anna that he’s a transman.

Will Anna—in all her wokeness and her progressive stance and stand, be able to accept that she has fallen in love for a transman? And if loving someone means loving that person without condition, will Anna still love Greg if she learns that he is a transman?

UNCONDITIONAL is a meditation on love, and the ultimate sacrifices we give when we’re in love.

MAY KARAPATAN BA ANG MGA NAG-AMPON SA MATERNITY/ PATERNITY LEAVE?

May karapatan ba ang mga nag-ampon sa maternity/paternity leave?

Muling ipinaalala ng 'CIA with BA' ang kahalagahan ng pag-unawa sa batas, lalo na ng mga magulang, upang makinabang ang kanilang sarili at ang kanilang mga anak.

Sa ‘Yes or No’ segment ng episode noong Linggo, Nobyembre 24, nagtanong si Nico mula sa Mariteam: “Kung hindi pwede ang hindi married, bakit ‘yung kakilala ko na nag-adopt [ng bata], nakahingi o nakakuha pa siya ng paternity leave? Pwede po ba ‘yon?”

“Pwede. That’s my law — Republic Act 11642,” sagot ni Senador Pia Cayetano, na tumutukoy sa Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act na kanyang ipinanukala..

“Because I have an adopted child, I’m very conscious of the discrimination that adopted children or adoptive parents may face. Nagkaroon din ako ng anak na may sakit, may kapansanan, namatay… I’m familiar with that,” paliwanag niya.

Ibinahagi ni Ate Pia: “Nagagamit ko ‘yung personal experience ko and discussions with people similarly situated to realize na, ‘Teka, ‘pag nag-adopt ka e para ka ring nagka-baby, ‘di ba? Hindi nga lang ‘parang,’ nagka-baby ka talaga. Hindi nga lang lumabas sa katawan mo… but you now have to bond with this baby that was not even born of your flesh and blood. Magsho-shopping ka rin naman ng gamit, [Magkaka]-sleepless nights ka rin naman para mag-alaga.”

“Therefore, do’n sa adoption law, nilagyan ko dun ng provision na kung ano ‘yung batas para do’n sa [natural] parents, meron din ang adoptive parents,” dagdag pa niya.

Sa huli, tinitiyak ng adoption law na ang mga adoptive parents ay may parehong karapatan at benepisyo tulad ng mga biological parents, kabilang na ang maternity at paternity leave.

Ang probisyong ito ng batas ay kumikilala sa kahalagahan ng pagsuporta sa mga adoptive parents sa kanilang pagsisikap na makipag-bonding at mag-alaga ng kanilang mga anak, kahit hindi sila ang nagbuntis.

Sa pamamagitan ng batas na ito, pinapakita ng gobyerno ang komitment nito sa pagkakapantay-pantay at katarungan para sa lahat ng pamilya, na kinikilala na ang pagiging magulang — kahit biological o adoptive — ay may pantay na kahalagahan.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay nagpapatuloy sa pamana ng yumaong Senator Rene Cayetano at napapanood tuwing Linggo, 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, may mga replay sa GTV tuwing Sabado, 10:30 p.m.

DO ADOPTIVE PARENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MATERNITY/ PATERNITY LEAVE?

Do adoptive parents have the right to maternity/paternity leave?

'CIA with BA' emphasized once again the importance of understanding the law, especially for parents, to benefit both themselves and their children.

In the ‘Yes or No’ segment of the episode on Sunday, November 24, Nico of the Mariteam raised a question: “Kung hindi pwede ang hindi married, bakit ‘yung kakilala ko na nag-adopt [ng bata], nakahingi o nakakuha pa siya ng paternity leave? Pwede po ba ‘yon?”

“Pwede. That’s my law — Republic Act 11642,” Senator Pia Cayetano responded, referring to the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act which she advocated for.

“Because I have an adopted child, I’m very conscious of the discrimination that adopted children or adoptive parents may face. Nagkaroon din ako ng anak na may sakit, may kapansanan, namatay… I’m familiar with that,” she explained.

Ate Pia shared: “Nagagamit ko ‘yung personal experience ko and discussions with people similarly situated to realize na, ‘Teka, ‘pag nag-adopt ka e para ka ring nagka-baby, ‘di ba? Hindi nga lang ‘parang,’ nagka-baby ka talaga. Hindi nga lang lumabas sa katawan mo… but you now have to bond with this baby that was not even born of your flesh and blood. Magsho-shopping ka rin naman ng gamit, [Magkaka]-sleepless nights ka rin naman para mag-alaga.”

“Therefore, do’n sa adoption law, nilagyan ko dun ng provision na kung ano ‘yung batas para do’n sa [natural] parents, meron din ang adoptive parents,” she added.

The adoption law ensures that adoptive parents are entitled to the same rights and benefits as biological parents, including maternity and paternity leave.

This legal provision acknowledges the importance of supporting adoptive parents in their efforts to bond with and care for their children, regardless of biological connection.

Through this legislation, the government underscores its commitment to equality and fairness for all families, recognizing that the act of parenting — whether biological or adoptive — is equally significant.

‘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.

SENATOR ALAN PETER CAYETANO IPINAALALA SA MANONOOD NG CIA WITH BA ANG KAPANGYARIHAN NG MGA SALITA

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, ipinaalala sa mga manonood ng ‘CIA with BA’ ang kapangyarihan ng mga salita

Sa episode ng ‘CIA with BA’ nitong Nobyembre 17, nagbahagi si Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ng mahalagang pananaw tungkol sa kapangyarihan ng mga salita kasama ang kanyang mga co-host na sina Senador Pia Cayetano at Boy Abunda.

Habang papatapos na ang episode, nagtanong si Kuya Alan sa mga manonood at sa Mariteam: “Naniniwala ba kayong may power sa words?”

Napansin niya kasi kung paano madalas na minamaliit ng mga tao, lalo na ng mga ina, ang kanilang mga tungkulin sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng salitang “lang” kapag inilalarawan ang kanilang mga responsibilidad sa bahay.

“Kasi napapansin ko ‘pag tinatanong, lalo [‘yung mga nanay], ang sagot, ‘Sa bahay,’ tapos may ‘lang,’” ani Kuya Alan.

Binigyang diin niya na bagama’t maaaring nagtatrabaho ang asawa mula 9 to 5, ang mga nananatili sa bahay ay nagtatrabaho 24/7. Ipinunto rin niya na kinikilala ng batas ang pantay na kahalagahan ng kanilang kontribusyon.

“Yes, nagtatrabaho ‘yung spouse, minsan 9 to 5, minsan longer. Pero ‘pag homemaker ka, 24/7 ka. Even sa batas, kinikilala na equal ang inyong kontribusyon at trabaho,” aniya. “’Pag nila-lang natin [ang] sarili natin, bakit, hindi ba marangal ang trabaho?”

Hinikayat niya ang lahat na kilalanin ang halaga ng kanilang ginagawa, at nagtapos sa pagsasabing, “If there’s power in words, let’s start practicing it.”

Sumang-ayon naman si Boy Abunda sa ganitong pananaw at nagbahagi ng personal na kwento.

“Importante talaga ‘yon,” sabi niya habang inalala ang kanyang pagkabata sa Samar. “Pagka kinukumusta kami, ako nakalakhan ko, [na isinasagot], ‘Ito, Waray.’ It’s a way of humbling ourselves.”

Ang pag-uusap ay nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng wika sa paghubog ng ating pag-iisip at kung paano natin nakikita ang ating mga tungkulin, na nagpapakita ng panawagang pahalagahan ang bawat pagsusumikap at responsibilidad.

Ang ‘CIA with BA’ ay nagpapatuloy sa pamana ng yumaong Senator Rene Cayetano at napapanood tuwing Linggo, 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, may mga replay sa GTV tuwing Sabado, 10:30 p.m.

SENATOR ALAN PETER CAUETANO REMINDS CIA WITH BA VIEWERS OF THE POWER OF WORDS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano reminds ‘CIA with BA’ viewers of the power of words

During the November 17 episode of ‘CIA with BA,’ Senator Alan Peter Cayetano shared a valuable insight with his co-hosts, Senator Pia Cayetano and Boy Abunda about the power of words.

As they wrapped up the episode, Kuya Alan posed a thought-provoking question to the audience and the Mariteam: “Naniniwala ba kayong may power sa words?”

He observed how people, especially mothers, often downplay their roles by adding “lang” when describing their responsibilities at home.

“Kasi napapansin ko ‘pag tinatanong, lalo [‘yung mga nanay], ang sagot, ‘Sa bahay,’ tapos may ‘lang,’” he noted.

He stressed that while a spouse might work a 9 to 5 job, homemakers work 24/7. He emphasized that the law acknowledges the equal importance of their contributions.

“Yes, nagtatrabaho ‘yung spouse, minsan 9 to 5, minsan longer. Pero ‘pag homemaker ka, 24/7 ka. Even sa batas, kinikilala na equal ang inyong kontribusyon at trabaho,” he said. “’Pag nila-lang natin [ang] sarili natin, bakit, hindi ba marangal ang trabaho?”

Encouraging everyone to recognize the value in what they do, he concluded, “If there’s power in words, let’s start practicing it.”

Boy Abunda agreed with this perspective, sharing a personal anecdote.

“Importante talaga ‘yon,” he said, recalling his upbringing in Samar. “Pagka kinukumusta kami, ako nakalakhan ko, [na isinasagot], ‘Ito, Waray.’ It’s a way of humbling ourselves.”

The conversation underscored the significance of language in shaping one’s mindset and the way we perceive our own roles, highlighting a call to value every effort and responsibility.

‘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.

SIDE A AT JANINE TENOSO CONCERT NGAYONG MOVEMBER 30 NA SA THEATER OF SOLAIRE

“BONDED BY SOUND” : SIDE A and JANINE TENOSO BENEFIT CONCERT” on November 30, 2024 at the Theater of Solaire

The concert will showcase the enduring legacy of the iconic OPM band Side A, who helped define the Philippine music scene for decades. Fans can look forward to rousing performances of their classic hits that have resonated with generations of Filipinos.

Complementing Side A's timeless sound will be the fresh, contemporary stylings of rising singer- songwriter Ms. Janine Teñoso. As one of the most exciting young voices in Filipino pop music, Ms. Teñoso will treat the audience to selections from her growing catalog of catchy, introspective original compositions.

The interplay between Side A's revered sound and Ms. Teñoso's innovative approach promises to create a dynamic, memorable concert experience that celebrates the past, present and future of OPM. Concertgoers can expect an evening filled with nostalgia, discovery and musical celebration.

produced by Sonic Sphere Productions Inc.

KARAPATAN NG KABABAIHAN AT MGA BATA MULING ITINAMPOK SA CIA WITH BA PARA SA AWARENESS MONTH

Karapatan ng Kababaihan at Mga Bata, muling itinampok sa ‘CIA with BA’ para sa Awareness Month

Sa pagdiriwang ng Awareness Month for Violence Against Women and Children, na kasabay ng National Children’s Month, ang ‘Yes or No’ segment ng CIA with BA ay tumutok sa mga karapatan ng mga babae at mga bata.

Sa episode na ito, nagtanong si Jabo ng Mariteam: “’Yung kaibigan ko po, naghiwalay sila ng kanyang asawa. Ngayon po, masama ang loob nung kanyang dating asawa kaya po pinagbantaan niya ‘yung kaibigan ko na hindi po niya bibigyan ng sustento at sasaktan niya po. Pwede niya po bang kasuhan ‘yong lalake kahit ‘di niya na po ‘to asawa?”

Diretso itong sinagot ni Senator Pia Cayetano: “Yes, pwede niyang kasuhan.”

Paalala ni Ate Pia, hindi lamang pisikal na pang-aabuso ang maaaring kasuhan kundi pati na rin ang economic abuse. Ibinigay niyang halimbawa na sa relasyon ng mag-asawa, madalas ang mga lalaki ang nag-aambag sa gastusin, tapos bigla na lang sasabihin na hindi na siya magbibigay. “‘Yung hindi pagbibigay o maging pananakot na hindi magbibigay ay may kaakibat na parusa.”

Samantala, iba naman ang tanong mula kay Tim: “Legal po bang magtrabaho ang bata below 15 years old sa kanilang family business?”

Si Senator Alan Peter Cayetano naman ang sumagot: “Yes. That’s very relevant sa Asians.”

Ayon aniya sa Republic Act 9231, na inamyendahan ng R.A. 11996, pinapayagan ito basta’t walang pinsalang idudulot sa mga bata at hindi maaapektuhan ang kanilang pag-unlad at pag-aaral.

Sa pagtatapos ng episode, pinaalala ni Kuya Alan sa viewers, “Let’s find ways na palakasin ang mga pamilyang Pilipino, and one way to do that is to stop any abuse against women and children.”

Dagdag ni Ate Pia, “Let’s make this a better place for women and children, at maging partners ang women and men sa pagpapalaki ng pamilya at pagpapaganda ng inyong mga komunidad.”

Patuloy na itinataguyod ng 'CIA with BA' ang legacy ng yumaong Senador Rene Cayetano at napapanood ito tuwing Linggo ng 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, na may replays sa GTV tuwing Sabado ng 10:30 p.m.

UES OR NO? CIA WITH BA SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS WOMENS AND CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AMID AWARENESA MONTH

‘Yes or No?’: ‘CIA with BA’ segment highlights women’s and children’s rights amid awareness month”

In light of the Awareness Month for Violence Against Women and Children, which coincides with National Children’s Month, the popular “Yes or No” segment of CIA with BA turned its focus on the rights of women and children.

In this episode, Jabo of the Mariteam asked a pressing question: “’Yung kaibigan ko po, naghiwalay sila ng kanyang asawa. Ngayon po, masama ang loob nung kanyang dating asawa kaya po pinagbantaan niya ‘yung kaibigan ko na hindi po niya bibigyan ng sustento at sasaktan niya po. Pwede niya po bang kasuhan ‘yong lalake kahit ‘di niya na po ‘to asawa?”

Senator Pia Cayetano responded without hesitation: “Yes, pwede niyang kasuhan.”

Ate Pia reminded everyone that it’s not only physical abuse that can be grounds for charges, but also economic abuse. She gave an example: “Sa relasyon ng mag-asawa, madalas ang mga lalake ang nag-aambag sa gastusin, tapos biglang sasabihin na hindi na siya magbibigay? ‘Yung hindi pagbibigay o maging pananakot na hindi magbibigay ay may kaakibat na parusa.”

Meanwhile, Tim raised a different question: “Legal po bang magtrabaho ang bata below 15 years old sa kanilang family business?”

This time, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano answered: “Yes. That’s very relevant to Asians.”

Citing Republic Act 9231, as amended by R.A. 11996, he noted that minors can work in their family business as long as it does not pose harm to the child or affect their development and schooling.

As the episode concluded, Kuya Alan reminded viewers, “Let’s find ways na palakasin ang mga pamilyang Pilipino, and one way to do that is to stop any abuse against women and children.”

“Let’s make this a better place for women and children, at maging partners ang women and men sa pagpapalaki ng pamilya at pagpapaganda ng inyong mga komunidad,” added 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

CIA WITH BA: PIA CAYETANO TINALAKAY ANG ROOMING-IN LAW PARA SA MGA BAGONG INA

CIA with BA’: Pia Cayetano tinalakay ang Rooming-In Law para sa mga bagong ina

Pinaliwanag ni Senator Pia Cayetano sa mga bagong ina na may batas na nag-uutos sa mga ospital na isama agad sa kanila ang sanggol matapos manganak.

Sa "Yes or No" na segment ng CIA with BA noong Nobyembre 3, ikinuwento ni Annika mula sa Mariteam ang kanyang karanasan sa panganganak. Ayon sa kanya, ang kanyang sanggol ay sandaling dinala sa nursery at agad ding ibinalik sa kanya.

Sa kanyang pag-usisa, tinanong ni Annika kung may batas bang nag-uutos sa mga ospital na sundin ang ganitong sistema.

“‘Yung mom ko po napansin niya kasi ‘yon and sabi niya, hindi naman daw gano’n dati,” sabi niya.

Diretsahang sumagot si Senator Pia Cayetano ng “yes,” at ipinaliwanag na ang ganitong sistema ay bahagi ng "Rooming-In Law" na isinulong ng yumaong dating Senador Edgardo Angara.

Ibinahagi ni Ate Pia na si Senador Angara, na naging kasama niya sa Senado, ang nagturo sa kanya kung paano amyendahan ang kanyang panukalang batas na nagpo-promote ng pagpapasuso.

“Sabi niya sa’kin, ‘Pia, may batas ako — rooming-in; they are related, so ia-amend mo ngayon ‘yung batas ko,’” kwento niya.

“Sa Rooming-In Law, automatic ‘yan na ibigay ang baby sa nanay. Why? Because ‘yon ‘yung natural bonding na nagpo-promote ng breastfeeding,” paliwanag ni Ate Pia.

“According to studies, ang baby malabo pa ang paningin niyan for months pero gagapangin niya ang dede ng mommy niya,” dagdag niya.

Patuloy na itinataguyod ng 'CIA with BA' ang legacy ng yumaong Senador Rene Cayetano at napapanood ito tuwing Linggo ng 11:00 p.m. sa GMA7, na may replays sa GTV tuwing Sabado ng 10:30 p.m.

CIA WITH BA : PIA CAYETANO DISCUSSES ROOMING-IN LAW FOR NEW MOMS

‘CIA with BA’: Pia Cayetano discusses Rooming-In Law for new moms

Senator Pia Cayetano enlightened new mothers and confirmed that hospitals are required to let them and their newborn babies stay together immediately after birth.

In the "Yes or No" segment of the November 3 episode of CIA with BA, Annika of the Mariteam shared her experience of giving birth. She said her baby was only briefly taken to the nursery and was quickly brought back to her.

Out of curiosity, Annika asked if there is a law requiring hospitals to follow that practice.

“‘Yung mom ko po napansin niya kasi ‘yon and sabi niya, hindi naman daw gano’n dati,” she shared.

Senator Pia Cayetano answered directly with a “yes,” explaining that this practice is part of the "Rooming-In Law" authored by the late Senator Edgardo Angara.

Ate Pia shared that being colleagues in the Senate, Angara taught her how to amend the law when she introduced legislation to promote breastfeeding.

“Sabi niya sa’kin, ‘Pia, may batas ako — rooming-in. They are related, so ia-amend mo ngayon ‘yung batas ko,’” she narrated.

“Sa Rooming-In Law, automatic ‘yan na ibigay ang baby sa nanay. Why? Because ‘yon ‘yung natural bonding na nagpo-promote ng breastfeeding,” she explained.

“According to studies, ang baby malabo pa ang paningin niyan for months pero gagapangin niya ang dede ng mommy niya,” she added.

‘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.

 

DAMBUHALANG PAGBABALIK NG LOLONG NI RURU MADRID IKAKATAKOT KAYA NG ISANG BATANG QUIAPO?

Heto na naman! Nanatili sa ere ang Batang Quiapo, nawala ang Lolong, tapos sa pagbabalik daw ng bagong season ng Lolong ay magbabalik itong dambuhala! Ano kaya ang ikina-dambuhala nito? 

Hindi ba't mas dambuhala ang Batang Quiapo na pinagbibidahan ni Coco Martin na nag-exist kasama ang kung sinu-sinong naglipanang artistang ipinasok sa serye!

Ano naman daw ang ikina-dambuhala ng isang Ruru Madrid kumpara sa isang Coco Martin?

Ayon pa sa aking katsikahang mas makati pa sa gabi ang bunganga, naku, baka raw mas dambuhala o mas malaking buwaya na raw ngayon ang ating makikita sa Lolong dahil ilang buwan daw itong nagpahinga at sa pagbabalik ere nito sa bagong konsepto at kuwento, siyempre mas malaking buwaya naraw ito ngayon!

Kaloka, hindi ba? May sense ba o walang kuwenta ang kausap ko? 

Well, maganda ito kasi ayan na naman ang purihan at walang katapusang pataasan ng ratings eme ng both seryes huh! Siyempre, kabogan ng bashers ng bawat isa at kabogan ng mga minsa'y mapanlinlang na social media posts! 

Lahat naman ng gustong magbabalik sa ere na mga shows sa bagong konsepto at script nito ay welcome naman as long as kaya itong i-produce! 

Siguraduhin niyo lang na maayos ang script niyo at pinag-isipang mabuti at baka masabihan kayong walang kuwenta at bobo ang nagsulat! Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Walang takutan Lolong huh! Hindi takot sayo ang Batang Quiapo noh!

Hayaan na raw at may kasabihang the more, the merrier kemerot!

Basta! Goodluck Lolong at Batang Quiapo!