Boy Abunda reacts to Alvin Aragon's remarks on homosexuality: 'You cannot impose your faith, parenting style'

Boy Abunda expressed his sentiments over controversial remarks made by former SexBomb Girls member Izzy Trazona’s husband, Alvin Aragon, regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.

Opening “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda” on Wednesday with a personal statement, the King of Talk explained that he deliberately avoided delving into talking about Izzy’s trans child, Sofia Trazona, and Alvin's remarks condemning homosexuality.

“Originally, I didn't want to engage. Noong dumating dito si Alvin at saka si Izzy, inimbitahan po namin. You treat your guests well. Sabi ko, I don't want to go into the Sofia issue dahil alam ng lahat that I am, you know, a member of the queer community,” Tito Boy said. 

“So, ayokong, I don't want to go into a debate and I don't want to passionately disagree with anyone who comes to our show." 

However, he noted that much has happened since his interview with Izzy and Alvin, prompting him to speak up. 

Citing Pastor Nixon Ng of Victory Church Pasay, Tito Boy emphasized the importance of extending grace, especially to those who may be new or overly passionate in their Christian faith. 

He also mentioned Gary Valenciano and Paolo Valenciano—both outspoken Christians—as examples of individuals who balance faith with compassion. Gary was one of the guest performers at the Sexbomb Girls' reunion concert, while Paolo directed the said concert. 

"Kung hindi po ako nagkakamali, pati si Jopay [Paguia] at si Joshua [Zamora], they're also from the same church, so we didn't imagine na ito'y dadating dito. I'd like to be gracious to Alvin because he's coming from a point of faith, kanyang paniniwala. Totoo 'yung kanyang paniniwala." 

However, Tito Boy said that Alvin's subsequent remarks crossed a line—particularly when he named and criticized celebrities like K Brosas, Ian Veneracion, and Gloc-9, for embracing their LGBTQ+ children. 

"In other words, what he was trying to say is, hindi tama na ini-embrace nila ang kanilang mga LGBT children dahil hindi yan nakasaad sa kautusan ng Diyos. To me, that was an overstretch. To me, that was wrong. To me, doon sumobra si Alvin," said Tito Boy. 

Tito Bot also called Alvin out for imposing his own parenting style.

"I'd like to call him out dahil ang hindi niya sinabi ang masakit na parang bagang sinasabi ni Alvin na ito ang tamang parenting style. Tama kami dahil hindi namin pinapayagan, hindi namin tinatanggap,” he said.

“And as opposed to these people who chose to embrace, and will continue to choose, to embrace their children with love, with dignity, with kindness, with compassion. And hindi lamang 'yung mga pinangalanan ni Alvin. Tinamaan din kami at mga maraming pang-tao na pinili ang mahalin ang kanilang mga anak."

Tito Boy shared his own experience of raising his niece, who identifies as a lesbian. 

“Ako, I raised my own. Ang aking pamangkin is a lesbian. Mabuting tao, masipag, tahimik, disenteng tao. Kaya niya humarap sa Diyos one day. Sabi nga sa ating pinto, pag tinanong ako ng Diyos kung naging mabuting tao ako, kaya kong sabihin, opo. And to me, that's a true measure of humanity,” he said.

He also emphasized that it was hurtful to hear someone present a singular parenting style as the “right” way.

“Nasaktan kami dahil ang sinasabi niya, ito ang parenting style na tama,” he said.

Tito Boy directly addressed Alvin, stressing that faith and personal beliefs should never be imposed on others. 

“Alvin, you cannot impose your faith. You cannot impose your parenting style. You cannot impose yourself on us. 'Yun sa akin ang sobra,” he said, adding that no one has the right to judge families who choose to embrace their LGBTQ+ children with love and dignity.

"Kung iba ang iyong paniniwala, iba ang iyong faith, sobrang paggalang ko sa iyo. As a matter of fact, pagdating nila dito, I found Izzy really beautiful inside and out. Alvin was so funny. We had a wonderful experience," he added. 

The veteran host also questioned the idea that queer individuals or parents who support their LGBTQ+ children are destined for hell. 

“Pupunta ba kami sa impyerno because I am queer? Pupunta ba kami sa impyerno because I am gay? At pupunta ba ang mga magulang na yumayakap sa kanilang mga anak with love and dignity? Hindi kami pupunta ng impyerno,” he said.

“Because ako, I believe in a God who’s kind. I believe in a God who is compassionate. I believe in a God who is all-understanding. I believe in a God na makikita ang aking kalooban." 

Ending his statement, Tito Boy quoted St. John of the Cross. 

"I'd like to share this with Alvin. Sinabi ni St. John of the Cross, and listen, ako gusto ko ito pakinggan ni Alvin. In the evening of life, we will all be judged on love and love alone.”

Alvin and Izzy have been under the public eye since Izzy reunited with the Sexbomb Girls' fourth show of their Get Get Aw! concert.

Izzy was not part of the reunion concerts, but she came to watch the show and joined the rest of the girls on stage for a photo opportunity. 

In response to some claims that he influenced his wife to leave SexBomb and skip the reunion concert, Alvin said in an interview with DWAR Abante Radyo that it was God who made Izzy resign from the group, and she obeyed.

Alvin also addressed Sofia Trazona, Izzy's trans child with former partner Michael Navarro.

"God will throw you to hell if you continue to do homosexuality. Mamuhay ka, and you don't want to believe in Jesus? I assure you that God will throw you to hell if you don't stop, repent, and believe in the gospel," Alvin said in the same interview. 

Izzy stood firm in her faith amid the online controversy. 

—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News