Rocco Nacino shares real-life 'Bar Boys' experience after alleged employee theft

Rocco Nacino shared a personal and relatable experience involving an alleged case of employee theft in his business, Dino Crew—something he described as a real-life "Bar Boys" moment.

In a video shared on his Facebook account, the Kapuso actor revealed that an employee he trusted was allowed to accept cash payments from clients due to work necessities at the time.

He said he believed the money was being properly deposited—until communication with the employee suddenly stopped.

"No choice nung time na 'yun na siya kailangan tumanggap ng cash na bayad ng kliyente. Ako naman, nag-entrust ako at hinayaan, sabi sa akin na ide-deposit," he said.

According to the actor, the issue went on for nearly three months before he realized that the deposits were not being made.

What followed, he said, was a long and exhausting journey through the barangay justice system—an experience he found both frustrating and ironic.

"Nakakatawa at ironic kasi nagpo-promote kami ngayon ng 'Bar Boys' ngayon. And how ironic it is to see and actually experience the justice system na meron tayo," Rocco said.

"It's funny lang kasi to require and ask for justice. Napakahabang proseso. True enough, nangyayari sa 'Bar Boys,'" he added.

Rocco detailed how he had to travel from Antipolo to Caloocan and go through several steps to initiate mediation. He admitted that the process tested his patience, especially with the amount of time and effort required.

"Ang daming pasikot-sikot, ang daming kailang puntahan, at ilang beses kaming nawala. Eventually, nahanap namin itong barangay na ito," he said.

While the amount involved was already in the five-digit range, Rocco said he still considered letting it go to avoid stress, but ultimately decided to pursue the complaint.

"Madali lang talagang balewalain na lang at hayaan. Pero, that's the thing eh. Kakatapos lang namin ng 'Bar Boys.' Doon tayo nasanay sa culture natin na hayaan mo nalang. Gantong halaga lang 'yan. Ayokong ma-hassle," the actor said. 

"So, ito. Nagiging true to Prof. Torran and the whole 'Bar Boys' na sundin ang tama," he added.

During the barangay mediation, Rocco said the employee admitted that the money had already been spent and could not be returned immediately.

"Sabi ko, nandiyan ba 'yung pera sa iyo? Para mabilis nang usapan. Ayaw ko kasi magalit. And, hindi na kailangan ma-stress and everything. Kung i-handover 'yung pera, magiging mas madali. Unfortunately, sabi niya wala," he said.

The barangay informed him that if no settlement is reached, the case could be escalated by filing a police blotter—something that may affect the employee's police and NBI clearance.

"Prinepare ko na rin siya na 'yung sa halagang five digits ay masisira ang record niya. Kasi, once na mapa-blotter ko 'yan at ituloy ko 'yung kaso, magkakaroon na siya ng record sa police clearance and NBI clearance," Rocco explained, adding that he still preferred to settle the matter amicably.

Ending his message, Rocco reminded fellow entrepreneurs to be vigilant and for employees to always choose integrity.

"Entrepreneurs, business people, take care of your money. And sa mga empleyado, please, pag nakahawak ng pera, huwag na kayong ma-tempt na nakawin 'yon. Do right and mabe-bless kayo," he said.

Rocco stars in the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Bar Boys: After School," the sequel to the iconic 2017 film by Kip Oebanda. He plays the role of Atty. Torran Garcia, a law professor.

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News