The viral “Boy Buhat” reporter once hoped he would be reunited with his mother when he became “successful” one day.
Porter-content creator Christian Tee, who went viral for impressing Filipinos with his live reporting in Divisoria for ABS-CBN News, was once again visited by the news team on Thursday, December 4.
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Tee shared that he was once again given the chance to become a reporter, this time wearing a matching shirt labeled “Patrol ng Pilipino.”
“Patrol” is a term used to refer to ABS-CBN News reporters and personalities.
“Grabe, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Wala ako dito kung hindi po dahil sa inyo, from porter to reporter,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
“Ngayong araw ay bumalik po sila ulit para iparanas satin ang pagiging isang reporter,” Tee added.
“Sabay sabay po natin abangan dahil excited na din po ako. Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat,” he said, referring to his camera appearance.
Tee was also given the chance by the news team to talk to his mother, Rose Ann Buela, who works in Saudi Arabia as a domestic helper.
During the video call, Tee expressed his desire to reunite with her in the Philippines, saying he hopes she can stay in the country once he becomes “successful” someday.
“Miss na miss ko na po kayo. Ginagawa ko rin ‘to para sa inyo. Gusto ko po maging successful muna [para] bumalik na kayo dito and hindi na kayo babalik diyan para makipagsalaparan pa sa hirap ng buhay,” the teenager said.
His mother also shared her experiences as an OFW, saying there are times when she goes without food and lacks sleep.
ABS-CBN News also shared Tee’s GCash QR code in the comments section for those who wished to help him.
Meanwhile, becoming a journalist in the Philippines generally requires a bachelor’s degree. Many aspiring reporters take programs such as Journalism, Communication Arts, or Mass Communication, though some working journalists come from other academic backgrounds.
After completing their studies, graduates may apply to media networks and news agencies to begin their careers.
Unlike fields such as law, engineering, or medicine, journalism does not require a professional license, although practitioners are expected to follow a code of ethics.
