Machong Chismisan releases statement over remarks made about Kris Aquino's son Josh

• The hosts of the 'Machong Chismisan' podcast released a public statement regarding their controversial episode
• The show admitted that remarks made in the now-deleted episode were "inexcusably insensitive and hurtful"
• The podcast extended apologies to offended viewers, the PWD community, and the individuals mentioned, committing to reach out privately to make amends
• Moving forward, they pledged greater diligence in reviewing episodes and calling out harmful comments

The creators behind the Machong Chismisan podcast have formally broken their silence and apologized for offensive remarks made against Kris Aquino's eldest son, Joshua Aquino.

In an official public statement posted on their social media page, the podcast confirmed the immediate removal of the offending broadcast:

"We have taken down the Season 29 episode 20 published October 05, 2026... It has since become clear to us that some remarks made during the deleted episode were inexcusably insensitive and hurtful. To prevent any further harm to all parties involved, we have removed the episode and ceased to publicize clips pertaining to it."

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The issue originally sparked outrage after a clip circulated online showing the hosts laughing while making fun of Josh's condition, prompting notable figures like fashion designer Michael Leyva to fiercely call out the show for mocking someone with special needs.

Acknowledging the harm caused by their jokes, the group extended direct apologies to those affected by the broadcast:

"We would like to extend our apologies to everyone that was offended in our episode. We would also like to apologize to The PWD Community. We would also like to extend our apologies to those mentioned in the episode, and will reach out through private channels to determine how we can proceed and make amends in a respectful manner."

While explaining that Machong Chismisan has operated as a comedy show since 2014 where guests and hosts speak freely, they clarified that crossing the line into harmful territory was never justified:

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"Not all jokes or statements mentioned in every episode are funny, or are necessarily true. There has never been any intention to malign or punch down for the sake of likes or views, nor to raise ourselves to be a platform where the people speaking are always correct, or always funny."

Looking ahead, the show assured the public that stricter editorial oversight will be implemented to prevent similar incidents from airing:

"Moving forward, we will be more diligent in reviewing episodes and calling out immediately, in real time, remarks that could possibly be hurtful to anyone or any group... We will carry on knowing that while we cannot please everyone, we can be held accountable and strive to better ourselves."

The apology has since become viral on Facebook, drawing several reactions from the community.

Kris Aquino is one of the most recognizable figures in Philippine media, having built a long career as a television host, actress, and producer while belonging to a prominent political family. She is the youngest child of the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino, and the sister of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Known for her candid personality and strong on-screen presence, she earned the nickname “Queen of All Media” after leading numerous talk shows, game shows, and films. Her filmography includes box-office horror hits Feng Shui and Sukob.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Netflix Philippines posted a viral promo video featuring Kris Aquino. In the video, Kris was assigned as Netflix’s "C.H.I.K.A." or Chief Head of Insight and Kontent Analysis. The video showed Kris taking charge of an editing room, giving hilarious notes to upgrade the shows. The campaign highlighted local shows receiving her signature stamp of approval.

Meanwhile, Kris Aquino hopes to live long enough to reach 60 and qualify for senior citizen and PWD benefits. She expressed gratitude for turning 55 despite ongoing battles with autoimmune diseases and recent medical procedures. Aquino shared progress in her recovery, including walking unaided after weeks of hospitalization. She also spoke about supporting her son’s career too.

Source: KAMI.com.gh