‘Macho’ hosts turn meek, apologize for mocking Kris Aquino son Josh

Inquirer.net - Oct 16, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — What began as macho posturing on a podcast ended in profuse apologies after its all-male hosts faced fierce backlash for mocking celebrity Kris Aquino’s son, who is on the autism spectrum. Government agencies, advocates and netizens came together on Thursday to criticize the podcast “Machong Chismisan” over its Oct. 5 episode, where

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