Yasmien Kurdi, Alfred Vargas, naglabas ng saloobin ukol sa Tacloban school tragedy

• Yasmien Kurdi and Alfred Vargas shared their emotional reactions to the tragic Tacloban school shooting during their guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
• Both actor-parents emphasized the importance of addressing bullying and protecting the emotional well-being of children before problems escalate
• Yasmien urged parents and schools to pay close attention to children’s behavior
• Alfred said bullying should never be tolerated in any form

Actor-politician Alfred Vargas and actress Yasmien Kurdi opened up about their emotional reactions to the tragic school shooting in Tacloban during their guest appearance on GMA’s Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.

During the interview, host Boy Abunda asked the two celebrity parents how they felt after learning that a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old were allegedly involved in the fatal shooting inside school classrooms.

“Bilang mga magulang, noong narinig n’yo na may 15 years old at may isang 14 years old hawak ang mga baril, namaril doon sa loob ng classrooms, ano ang inyong naging reaksyon?” Boy asked.

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Yasmien first expressed her sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones, saying the tragedy was almost impossible for any parent to comprehend.

“Una ho sa lahat, nakikiramay po ako sa mga naulila… Hindi ko ma-imagine na mauuna pa sa’yo ’yung anak mo,” she said.

The actress then emphasized that seemingly minor incidents inside schools should never be ignored because unresolved issues could eventually lead to far more serious consequences.

“Sa nakikita ko, ticking bomb talaga siya dahil kung paano i-handle ng mga schools ’yung mga maliliit na incidents, tapos hindi nila tinutuunan ng pansin, tapos biglang sasabog, ’yung mga nangyayari ngayong violence,” she explained.

Yasmien also stressed that parents should regularly communicate with their children and pay close attention not only to their academic performance but also to their emotional health.

“Kaya nga importante na sa bahay talagang lagi mong kausapin ’yung anak mo, tingnan mo ’yung mga unusual behaviours niya. Hindi lang kasi academics ’yung dapat tsini-check sa bata, dapat ’yung emotional well-being din ng bata.”

Alfred Vargas likewise admitted that the news deeply affected him as a father.

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“Grabe, kinilabutan ako sa takot as a parent. Ang sakit, nakakadurog ng puso… As a father naramdaman ko ’yung sakit ’tsaka ’yung gulat na sobra na talaga,” he said.

The actor-politician pointed to bullying as one of the major concerns that should be addressed, noting that investigators had also mentioned it as a significant issue in the case.

“Nag-uugat kasi ’to sa pambu-bully eh, lalo na narinig natin from PNP, sinabi nila malaki ang bullying issue dito. And for me, sinabi ko talaga sa sarili ko, any form of bullying should not be tolerated.”

Their comments come amid renewed discussions on campus safety, bullying prevention, and the importance of mental health support for young people.

Yasmien Kurdi is a Filipina actress who first gained nationwide recognition after becoming one of the finalists in GMA Network’s reality talent competition StarStruck. She later established herself as one of the network’s dependable leading ladies through numerous successful television dramas and became known for portraying a wide variety of roles. Beyond her acting career, Yasmien is also admired for successfully balancing her profession with family life as a devoted wife and mother, frequently sharing meaningful moments with her loved ones on social media that continue to endear her to fans.

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Earlier, Yasmien Kurdi revealed that she initially hesitated to watch the hit Netflix Korean drama Teach You a Lesson because its storyline touched on sensitive themes. The actress later explained that the subject of bullying struck close to home because of her family’s own experiences. She also encouraged fellow parents to correct negative behavior early and teach children kindness and respect before harmful habits become deeply rooted.

As previously reported by KAMI, Yasmien Kurdi also encountered a string of unexpected challenges during a lengthy 16-hour international trip. After travel disruptions forced her family to make an unplanned stop through Dubai Connect, the actress became exhausted from the long journey. Amid the fatigue, she accidentally forgot where she had safely tucked away their family’s passports, adding another stressful moment to the already eventful trip.

Source: KAMI.com.gh