Public service program continues to share legal advice in 3rd season

The CIA with BA hosts Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, and Boy Abunda, contemplated what the public service program has been through in the past two seasons. “We started this CIA with BA because we want to help, we want to give back, we want to teach, we want to share. But you know, the more we teach our audience, our guests, the more we are the ones being taught,” Senator Alan said in the episode on August 6. Since it premiered on February 5 this year, CIA with BA has aired over 20 episodes tackling different issues such as relationships, rights, and money.

6. Dave Stewart: His successful collaboration with Annie Lennox, called Eurythmics and which scored ‘80s classics like “Sweet Dreams” and “Here Comes The Rain Again” will forever overshadow his other achievements, like producing songs for Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger

7. Art Garfunkel: It’s a pity that some quarters try to insist on the narrative that this gifted tenor is an insignificant other because the other guy in the partnership is legendary singer-songwriter, Paul Simon. Well, check his vocal performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in Central Park back in 1981. You’d agree he’s underrated.

8. Richard Carpenter: He had a sister named Karen who could play the drums and put you to sleep in the opening verse. It must be fine with him having a less-known name than his sibling. In all fairness, he co-wrote with a lyricist some of their hit songs like “Top of the World” and “Yesterday Once More.”

“I just want the audience to know that because everything you’ve seen is about real people, their real stories, and real problems, we want to help even more... with all our hearts, CIA with BA will assist, will learn... and we can also teach each other to share with our fellow countrymen,” Senator Alan added.

Senator Pia noted that it takes courage for people coming into the show to share their complaints and at the same time, for them as hosts to take on them.

“Gathering the courage to share your problems in public is essential. Often, we overlook this, right? Not only midway but even towards the end, people break down. Even I experience it. Alan once mentioned that ‘as lawyers, we must offer advice objectively, without emotions,’ but I want to disagree and say, ‘No, I’m always emotional!’ Many of these problems resonate with me as a woman, a mother, a human being,” she expressed.

Pia also added, “Detaching isn’t always simple. Despite my training, I can provide legal advice, yet over time, we all find ourselves giving highly personal advice. Sometimes, around 75 percent of the advice and solutions aren’t purely legal. This personal touch humanizes our show, I believe. And if that’s the help we provide, the legal aspect remains, but we’re delighted to be here. We aim to continue serving well. Share your feedback, communicate with us, and don’t hesitate.” Abunda, for his part, expressed how the show and the stories they hear affect them.

“It doesn’t end with ‘goodbye’ because we carry those stories with us, don’t we? They leave an impact, altering our perspectives. This experience humbles us in various ways as we witness and engage with these stories. It makes us appreciate, question, and ultimately grow. Every time we step into the show, we have materials to review, yet our transformation isn’t always conscious. With each episode, we evolve into our genuine selves,” he expressed.

“Our dedication runs deep, and the outcome serves those who trust us—those who share their stories and believe in us to convey them to you. Our task is to present these narratives in a way that holds value for millions of viewers, even if the issues aren’t their own. We strive to provide meaningful takeaways,” Senator Pia concluded as they concluded.

CIA with BA continues the legacy of Senator Rene Cayetano, the late father of sibling senators Alan and Pia. The senior Cayetano was a renowned lawyer who gained fame through his radio and TV program Compañero y Compañera, which aired from 1997 to 2001.

On August 13, CIA with BA officially enters its third season. The program airs every Sunday, 11:30 p.m. on GMA7.