Bam Aquino, hindi pinalampas ang pambabastos sa pamangking si Josh Aquino
- Senator Bam Aquino condemned a podcaster's insulting remarks about his nephew, Josh Aquino
- The host of the now-deleted Machong Chismisan podcast episode reportedly called Josh useless and compared him to his brother, Bimby
- Bam emphasized that people with disabilities deserve respect and must never be belittled
- The senator stressed that his call for support extends beyond Josh to all persons with disabilities
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Senator Bam Aquino has strongly condemned a podcaster's insulting remarks about his nephew, Josh Aquino, emphasizing that persons with disabilities deserve respect and support rather than ridicule.
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The senator spoke out after a host of the Machong Chismisan podcast allegedly described Josh as useless and compared him with his brother, Bimby, in an episode that has since been deleted.
Josh is one of the sons of actress Kris Aquino and is on the autism spectrum. Bam stressed that mocking people with disabilities is unacceptable and that public figures and ordinary citizens alike should treat them with dignity.
“Ang totoong macho, hindi minamaliit yung mga taong may kapansanan. I think there might be some legal things already being done, but si Josh, si Bimby, napakabait nila. They're good, good Filipinos, they're good kids and walang karapatan ang sino mang tao na magmaliit sa mga taong may kapansanan. That's very clear."
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“Nakita naman natin sa dami ng mga tao na nagsalita para rin sa kanila, klaro naman sa mga Pilipino na hindi ka dapat namemerwisyo ng mga taong may kapansanan. That's basic and that's decency sa ating bansa,” he added.
Bam's statement underscored the importance of recognizing the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, particularly when they become targets of hurtful public commentary.
The senator also pointed to the support expressed by people who spoke up following the controversy. He noted that the public's response reflected a broader understanding that individuals with disabilities should not be subjected to disrespectful treatment.
Rather than limiting his remarks to the incident involving his nephew, Bam made it clear that his position applies to the entire disability community.
“So, hindi lang para kay Josh, pero sa lahat ng mga taong may kapansanan ang kailangan, suportahan sila, kailangan bigyan sila ng lahat ng maibibigay natin. Hindi dapat sila minamaliit,” the lawmaker said.
His statement called attention to the need for greater compassion and practical support for persons with disabilities. It also reinforced the principle that a person's condition should never be used as a reason to demean or diminish their worth.
The controversy has placed the treatment of persons with disabilities at the center of the discussion, with Bam emphasizing that respect should be a basic standard of behavior in Philippine society.
Through his remarks, the senator reiterated that Josh and other persons with disabilities deserve the same consideration, kindness, and opportunities as everyone else. His message extended beyond the family dispute, serving as an appeal for Filipinos to reject discriminatory attitudes and stand up for people who are unfairly targeted.
Josh Aquino is the eldest son of Filipino celebrity and TV host Kris Aquino and actor Philip Salvador. He is a devoted source of comfort and daily support for his mother, often helping care for her during her health challenges.
In another report, Kris Aquino addressed the controversy surrounding the “Machong Chismisan” podcast while revealing that she is battling a new autoimmune disease and continues to receive treatment. She also shared how her eldest son, Josh, helps take care of her at home amid her health challenges.
Meanwhile, Karen Davila criticized the “Machong Chismisan” hosts over their insensitive remarks about Josh Aquino and called for an apology to parents and neurodivergent children. She also shared a photo of her son David, who has special needs, alongside Josh, highlighting their kindness and innocence.
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