‘CIA with BA’: Bus hits child on e-bike, mother seeks help

Gemma sought advice from ‘CIA with BA’ on what to do about the situation of her child who is in the hospital after being hit by a bus while riding an e-bike.

During the ‘Payong Kapatid’ segment on Sunday, September 22, she shared that following the accident, she and the bus company had agreed that they would cover all hospital expenses.

Despite the agreement, the bus company has only contributed around P5,000 to the hospital bill which has already soared to nearly P500,000. This has caused Gemma significant concern as the medical expenses continue to mount, leaving her uncertain about how the bus company will uphold their promise.

Senator Pia Cayetano said negligence might also be a factor in the case. She noted that it was possible the e-bike was not allowed on the road where the accident occurred, which could raise questions about compliance with traffic regulations.

Giving legal advice, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the party at fault in an accident should generally be held accountable for the expenses. He emphasized that Gemma should assert her rights and that the agreement between her and the bus company should be honored.

“Yes, may karapatan, may responsibility, pero ‘pag may naaksidente lalo kung talagang nasaktan ‘yung isang tao… we need help. ‘Wag tayong mahiyang humingi ng tulong pero ‘pag kita na natin na kailangan ng tulong, magkusa na tayo,” he said.

After receiving the advice, Gemma became emotional, expressing her pain in seeing her child in such a situation — injured and still weak.

The program also promised to assist Gemma with her hospital expenses, facilitate further communication with the bus company, and help with her small business that was affected by the incident.

“Ako I pray na in a few months, maging success story natin (ito)… Sana ito ay isang obstacle na maging positive influence talaga, not just sa buhay ng family but sa lahat ng mga kamag-anak and mga kapitbahay,” said Ate Pia.

‘CIA with BA’ continues the legacy of the late Senator Rene Cayetano and airs every Sunday at 11:00 p.m. on GMA7, with replays on GTV the following Saturday at 10:30 p.m.