Benedict Cua, hindi napigilang maging emosyonal sa first day of school ng anak

Published 17 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

by Rose Dabu

3 min read

Benedict Cua shared an emotional post about dropping off his son Baby Aleck, also known as Baobao, on his first day of school
The dad posted photos of his son enjoying snacks and class activities, plus a screenshot of his chat with someone
He wrote in the caption, "Dropped my son off at school today. Imagine saying that??? There were tears, yes"
In the chat, he admitted crying the night before and holding back tears in class as he thought about his son becoming more independent

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Benedict Cua got emotional as he dropped off his son Baby Aleck, fondly called Baobao, on his first day of school.

The popular content creator and single dad shared candid photos on Instagram showing his little boy happily eating snacks, holding a strawberry, coloring, and playing in class.

He also posted a screenshot of his private chat with someone where he openly expressed his feelings about this milestone.

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"Dropped my son off at school today. Imagine saying that??? There were tears, yes," Benedict wrote in the caption.

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In the chat screenshot, he told his friend, "Umiyak ako kagabi tbh" meaning he cried the night before.

He also shared, "Ako kahapon sa class kakahiya pinipigilan ko teary eyes" as he tried to hold back his tears during class.

He added, "Like imagine they wont 'need' need us anymore for 2 hours."

The post quickly touched many hearts. C

Celebrity friends reacted with love, with Kristel Fulgar commenting, "Huhu big boy na si Baobao."

Benedict Cua first publicly introduced his son Aleck to the world in 2025. Since then, he has been sharing their father-and-son journey through honest and relatable content. Known for being a hands-on single parent, he often talks about both the joyful and challenging sides of raising his son alone.

Netizens praised Benedict for his openness and for showing the real emotions many parents feel when their children reach new milestones.

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See Benedict's post below:

Benedict Cua is a popular content creator and a proud father to his son, Aleck. Aleck was born around March 2024, since Benedict introduced him to the public in May 2024 and said the baby was two months old. Benedict shows his love for being a dad and often posts sweet moments with his son online. Fans admire him not only for being funny but also for being a kind and loving father.

He often gives updates about life with Aleck and talks about how happy fatherhood makes him. He lovingly calls his son “Baobao,” which means “little treasure.” On social media, Benedict shares his daily experiences and special moments with Aleck, giving people a warm look at his life as a father.

In other news, Benedict posted an emotional message praising Mika Salamanca for her kindness and growth during Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. He said he is not usually expressive, but he felt proud of Mika for showing her true self in the PBB house, and he hoped that Mika and her partner Brent Manalo would reach the Big Four and maybe even win.