Christine Bersola-Babao

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Peji, the birth surname or paternal family name is Bersola, and the marital name is Babao.

Maria Concepcion "Christine" Peji Bersola-Babao (Tagalog: [kɾisˈtin ˈpɛhɪ bɛɾˈsɔlɐ ˈbabaʊ]; born October 30, 1970), also known as Tin Tin, is a Filipina multi-media personality. She is best known for appearing in the educational television program Sine'skwela.^[2][3]

Christine Bersola-Babao
Bersola-Babao in 2010
Born	Maria Concepcion Peji Bersola (1970-10-30) October 30, 1970 (age 53) Manila, Philippines
Other names	Tintin, Mammu, Ninang Dub
Education	University of the Philippines Diliman, Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center
Occupation(s)	Host, television producer
Spouse	Julius Babao ​ (m. 2003)​
Children	2
YouTube information
Channel	Christine Babao’s Channel
Years active	2018–present
Genre(s)	vlogs, talk show
Subscribers	123,000 (estimate)[1]
Total views	8.6 million (estimate)[1]
Associated acts	Julius Babao
Creator Awards 100,000 subscribers 2022
Last updated: August 16, 2022

Life and career

Christine Bersola-Babao is considered a "Celebrity Mother".^[4][5]

Controversy

"Being Gay" interview article

On March 11, 2013, Christine Bersola-Babao published a newspaper article titled "Being Gay" where she interviewed the television psychologist Camille Garcia, a Catholic conservative on what to do when a child is showing "signs" of being gay.^[6][7] Bersola-Babao alsoadded her method of raising her three-year-old son. The article became a trending topic on Twitter.^[8]

The article also failed to cite peer reviewed studies to back it. The Psychological Association of the Philippines noted that this ran counter to the professional and ethical commitments of the Psychological Profession.^[9]

The Psychological Association of the Philippines stated:

The PAP enjoins Filipino psychologists to stand by their professional and ethical commitments to affirm the rights and wellbeing of all individuals. Its position paper on Non-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression reads, “The PAP Code of Ethics (2010) is clear in its stance against discrimination. Filipino psychologists are called upon to recognize the unique worth and inherent dignity of all human beings; and to respect the diversity among persons and peoples. This means that Filipino psychologists should not discriminate against or demean persons based on actual or perceived differences in characteristics including gender identity and sexual orientation.^[10]

Bersola-Babao and Garcia's statements received criticism from Filipinos.^[7][11][12] The Ang Ladlad political party stated that “outdated and destructive gender stereotypes are not helpful and can have adverse effects on children’s sexual orientation and gender identity development.”^[13]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1993	Noli Me Tangere	Neneng
1993–1996	TV Patrol[14]	Anchor
1995	Binibining Pilipinas 1995	Herself (host)
1995–1997	Showbiz Lingo	Herself (host)
1996–2002	Alas Singko y Medya[14]	Herself (host)
1997	Sine'skwela	Anatom
2001–2002	Talk TV	Herself (host)
2002–2005	Magandang Umaga, Bayan	Herself (host)
2006	20th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Herself (host)
2008–2009	Busog Lusog	Herself (host)
2010–2011	Swak na Swak	Herself (host)
2012–2014	Good Morning Club	Herself (host)
2013–2014	Face the People	Herself (host)

Film

Year	Title	Role	Note(s)	Ref(s).
1993	Dahil Mahal Kita (The Dolzura Cortez Story)	Nurse
2003	Kung Ako Na Lang Sana	Vicky
2006	Blue Moon	Herself

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Results
2000	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Morning Show Host	Alas Singko y Medya	Won[15]

References

1. "About Christine Babao's Channel". YouTube.
2. Conservation of Water Resources | Sineskwela. YouTube. November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on May 9, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
3. Effect of Pollution to Organisms | Sineskwela. YouTube. November 26, 2019. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
4. "Mommy Talks : Tintin Babao". Mommyjourney.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
5. "Tin Bersola: Parenting Passion | Glam-o-Mamas". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013.
6. "Being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
7. "Tintin Babao gets flak for 'Being Gay' article". Rappler.com. March 12, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
8. "Gays, Straight Take Offense At TV5 Host's Article On Homosexuality - www.NewsDesk.asia - www.NewsDesk.asia". Archived from the original on March 17, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
9. "STATEMENT | PH psychologists speak out on 'Being Gay': 'It's NOT a disease. It's NOT a disorder' - InterAksyon.com". Archived from the original on March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
10. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 6, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
11. "Parenting column receives backlash, Christine Bersola-Babao tweets apology - Philstar.com". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
12. "Christine Bersola-Babao's "Being Gay" article earns her flak; Critics accuse her of bigotry". Spot.ph. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
13. "Ang Ladlad Blasts Christine Bersola-Babao - www.NewsDesk.asia - www.NewsDesk.asia". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013.
14. Anarcon, James Patrick (March 7, 2022). "Christine Bersola-Babao recalls Mel Tiangco teasing her and Julius Babao on TV Patrol". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
15. "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

External links

• Being gay | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star