Neil Arce celebrates son Joaquin’s journey as a PBB inspiration; turns his deafness into strength
· Neil Arce hails son Joaquin's hearing loss as a "superpower," inspiring millions with his vulnerable PBB confession
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· Joaquin Arce reveals he was born deaf in his right ear, explaining how his parents raised him to view the condition as a unique strength
· The young housemate attributes his deep empathy and exceptional listening skills to consciously overcoming his partial deafness
· Stepmom Angel Locsin supports Joaquin, breaking social media hiatus to praise his growth and appeal for public understanding of his condition
The confines of the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab 2.0 house recently offered the nation a profound glimpse into the life of housemate Joaquin Arce, sparking conversations about resilience, perception, and the unwavering power of parental support.
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Film producer Neil Arce, a visibly proud father, took to social media to share his immense pride following his son’s deeply personal revelation about his hearing disability, calling him an inspiration to millions.
In a candid moment earlier this month, Joaquin confided in Big Brother about a condition he has lived with since birth: complete deafness in his right ear.
It was a disclosure delivered not with a sense of sorrow, but with remarkable optimism.
"Pinanganak po akong bingi sa kanang tainga. Never ko po naranasan na may dalawa akong tainga na nakakarinig," the young housemate shared. "But my entire life, I’ve been looking at it in such a positive light na hindi ko po napansin ang mga negatibong effects."
This extraordinary perspective, he explained, was carefully cultivated by his family.
Joaquin recounted how his parents—Neil and his mother, Lesyel Samson—never allowed him to feel disadvantaged or pitied. Instead, they fostered an environment that championed his uniqueness.
"Noong lumalaki po ako, hindi ko po naramdam na may special needs po ako. Kasi 'yung mga magulang ko, they treated me like I wasn’t deaf, they didn’t treat me na kawawa ako," Joaquin expressed. "They enforced positivity na dahil dito unique ako. As a kid, inisip ko po siya na superpower ko siya. Superpowers are what make superheroes unique, that what makes them superheroes and not normal people."
In a reality environment often fraught with conflict, Joaquin revealed that his condition inadvertently helped mold his character.
Due to his reliance on his functional ear, he developed a conscious habit of listening intently to others, which has positioned him as a surprisingly empathetic mediator within the house.
"I guess I became a good listener because of that," he observed, transforming a physical limitation into a communicative strength.
Neil Arce captured the emotional weight of this realization in a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a clip of his son's confession with his followers. His message articulated the true meaning of pride in a child's journey.
"From an accident to a blessing. From having special needs to having super powers. From inspiring me to inspiring millions. Can’t ask for a better son. Love you Child,” the businessman wrote.
Adding another layer of support, Joaquin’s stepmother, actress Angel Locsin, also publicly championed the young man.
Breaking her characteristic social media silence, Locsin not only praised his growing maturity and peacekeeping efforts inside the house but also appealed for public understanding.
She noted that his deafness might cause him to speak louder or not respond immediately.
This united front from his family, affirming his growth and character, has resonated strongly with viewers, establishing Joaquin's PBB journey as a powerful platform for disability awareness and positive parenting.
Neil Arce is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, having made a significant mark as a celebrated film producer, director, and screenwriter. He is also a prominent personality on social media. While highly respected for his cinematic contributions, he is arguably most famous in the public eye for his marriage to award-winning actress Angel Locsin. The couple formalized their relationship relatively recently in a civil wedding ceremony that was kept intimate, attended only by their immediate relatives and closest friends.
It can be recalled that Joaquin confessed to Big Brother that he has lived with total deafness in his right ear since birth. The reality show contestant shared that his parents fostered a positive mindset, leading him to view his physical limitation as an exceptional advantage. Arce feels that his hearing condition has ironically contributed to making him a far more attentive listener. He felt privileged to be included in his fellow housemate Marco's heartfelt narrative regarding his sibling who has Down syndrome.
Early this month, Joaquin's stepmom, Angel Locsin, conveyed her deep pride in her stepson who is participating as a housemate in the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. She noted on X (formerly Twitter) that while she rarely posts comments, she was moved by witnessing Joaquin mature into a kind and harmonizing presence. Angel revealed that Joaquin has complete hearing loss in one ear, requesting the public's patience if he speaks loudly or fails to immediately reply. Joaquin is competing alongside a lineup of other celebrity contestants, including Sofia Pablo, Heath Jornales, Anton Vinzon, Krystal Mejes, Miguel Vergara, and Eliza Borromeo.
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