Ilang Kapamilya stars, nag-react sa post ng isang ABS-CBN employee na na-retrench

• Vaughn Hautea, an ABS-CBN employee, confirmed he is among the 200 employees retrenched by the network, officially ending his 17-year journey
• Vaughn shared an emotional video capturing the moment he broke down in tears over the news
• Admitting the decision came as a total shock, Vaughn candidly asked for prospective job openings while asking the public to continue supporting iWant and ABS-CBN
• Kapamilya stars—including Jodi Sta. Maria, Shaina Magdayao, Melai Cantiveros, Alexa Ilacad, and Empress Schuck—flooded his post with comforting words and virtual hugs

ABS-CBN has stirred buzz previously after they recently announced yet another retrenchment this year.

Following this news, Kapamilya celebrities rallied behind beloved staff member Vaughn Hautea after he confirmed his inclusion in the latest retrenchment.

Taking to his Instagram account @vaughnic, Vaughn opened up about the heartbreak of letting go of the workplace he called home for nearly two decades:

"It is an immeasurable pain to accept that I am one of the 200 employees to be retrenched. It is super painful, but I am forever grateful for 17 fruitful and challenging years with ABS-CBN. This came as a surprise, so I don’t have any backup plans right now..."

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Despite the shock, Vaughn maintained pride in his abilities while humbly appealing to industry peers:

"Sana po ay i-hire ninyo ako. I don’t know yet what I am going to do after leaving the company that I have considered home for the last two decades. This heavy experience for me is definitely not a question of my worth, because I know what I am capable of, but rather a sad reality that I will soon no longer be in touch with the people whom I consider family—my Kapamilyas."

Alongside his caption, Vaughn shared a candid, emotional black-and-white video recording the exact moment he broke the news to his father. Grateful for the reassurance, Vaughn added in his post:

"Papa, thank you for the warmth of your love. This video will always be a reminder for us to move forward to a brighter future together."

Having worked closely with artists across major shows and promotions, Vaughn received an immediate wave of love and sympathy from network mainstays.

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Acclaimed actress Jodi Sta. Maria sent heartfelt prayers: "Vaughn, sending super tight hugs... praying for you. 🙏🏼"

Shaina Magdayao and Alexa Ilacad echoed the care, writing "Mahigpit na yakap, dear Vaughn 🥺🤍🙏🏼" and "Hugs, Vaughn 🫂," while Empress Schuck assured him that his talent will open new doors: "Vaughhhhn 🥹 di kumpleto pag wala ka.. 🥺 kapit lang! I'm sure magkaka-work ka ulit, super galing mo kaya! 💖"

Visibly heartbroken by the news, TV host Melai Cantiveros took to the comments with an impassioned plea to management:

"Marssss, di ko alam kung masaya pa ang promo ko kung wala ka Mars 🥺 marssss please @abscbn ibalik niyo si mars sa amin, sobra siyang the best huhuhu 💖"

Other content creators and actors—including Esnyr, Alora Sasam, and Criza Taa—joined in showering Vaughn with messages of encouragement, showing that while job titles end, the respect and love built through years of service remain solid.

As previously reported by KAMI, faced with severe economic challenges, ABS-CBN officially announced a heartbreaking workforce reduction. Around 200 dedicated employees, representing roughly seven percent of the company's staff, will be affected by this retrenchment program. Driven by high inflation and global conflicts, the difficult financial move aims to secure the company's long-term operational stability.

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Meanwhile, in May, the media giant recently observed the sixth anniversary of its historic May 2020 broadcast shutdown. Heartfelt appreciation was extended to the loyal viewers who continuously stood by the network through its toughest operational challenges. Pivoting gracefully since 2020, the former television heavyweight has successfully reinvented itself into a global storytelling powerhouse. Holding firmly to its core mission, the management team reiterated its lifelong promise to remain fiercely dedicated to the Filipino people.

Source: KAMI.com.gh