The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will investigate the host of the podcast, Machong Chismisan, following the insensitive remarks about the condition of Josh Aquino, who has autism spectrum disorder.

Josh Aquino is the firstborn son of a celebrity and TV host, Kris Aquino.

NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed that the NBI Cybercrime Division and Special Action Unit will investigate the host.

Meanwhile, Machong Chismisan released a statement in which Tito P explained his side on the issue.

He explained that the podcast is a free-flowing discussion format where the intention is to make everyone laugh.

“The comedy podcast follows a free-flowing discussion format in which we comment on pop culture and other Pinoy issues, with the intention of making ourselves, our guests, and our audience laugh,” based on the statement of Machong Chismisan

He said he regrets the remarks made about Josh and apologized to the people who were hurt.

“Regrettably, I made remarks that were disparaging toward Josh Aquino and hurt many people who relate to his condition as a person on the autism spectrum, as well as those who have loved ones like him,”

He also thanked the show for taking down the video that hurt people, and apologized to The Pod Network and his co-hosts, who were affected by the issue.

“I thank Machong Chismisan and Makoy for taking down the video as soon as the hurt people felt became apparent. I apologize to my cohosts, The Pod Network, and to everyone else who were subjected to unwanted publicity because of these words,”

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