Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda

Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda is a Philippine television public affairs talk show broadcast by GMA Network. It is hosted by Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano and Boy Abunda. It premiered on February 5, 2023, on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up.^[1]

Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda
Title card
Genre	Public affairs Talk show
Presented by	Alan Peter Cayetano Pia Cayetano Boy Abunda
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
Production
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	45–60 minutes
Production company	Infinite Monkeys
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	February 5, 2023 (2023-02-05) – present

The show is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Premise

Inspired by the radio and television show Compañero y Compañera – Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano and Boy Abunda will give legal counsel to people in their own perspectives. It is filmed with a live studio audience.^[3]

Hosts

Hosts

Alan Peter Cayetano

Pia Cayetano

Boy Abunda

• Alan Peter Cayetano^[4]
• Pia Cayetano^[5]
• Boy Abunda^[6]

Segments

• Alan, Pia, Pik^[3]
• Case 2 Face^[7]
• Mari-Team^[8]
• Pachinko^[3]
• Payong Kapatid^[3]
• Salamat^[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2023	45th Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Talk Show	Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda	Nominated	[9]
2025	36th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Affairs Program		Pending	[10]
		Best Public Affairs Program Host	Alan Peter Cayetano Pia Cayetano Boy Abunda	Pending

References

1. "Cayetano siblings nervous but very excited for new public service program airing on Feb. 5". Manila Bulletin. February 4, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
2. "Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda". YouTube. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
3. "Press Release: Cayetano in Action: Cayetano siblings to give free legal advice in new public service program with Boy Abunda". Senate of the Philippines. February 3, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
4. Rula, Gorgy (January 25, 2023). "Boy Abunda, gusto ring mag-produce ng interview show". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
5. Santiago, Ervin (April 11, 2023). "Boy Abunda, Alan Peter Cayetano ramdam na ramdam ang bigat ng kalooban ng mga nagrereklamo sa CIA with BA". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
6. "The Cayetanos with Abunda talk parents' rights on Easter Sunday". The Manila Times. April 5, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
7. "CIA with BA: 'Love thy neighbor'". Manila Bulletin. September 13, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
8. "'Ina laban sa anak': Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda addresses mother-and-child dispute on Mother's Day". LionhearTV. May 13, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
9. Santiago, Ervin (October 25, 2023). "CIA with BA nominado bilang Best Talk Show sa 45th CMMA, paalala ng mga host: 'Du'n po tayo sa tama dahil sa batas, wala tayong kawala'". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
10. Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 2, 2025.