Balesin Island Club CEO & Island Director Mr. Mike M. Asperin issued a statement regarding the ‘yaya meal’ story posted by former Binibining Pilipinas-World and fashion designer Maggie Wilson-Consunji. The story went viral and netizens branded the said incident as a form of discrimination.
In their official Facebook page, Balesin Island Club CEO Mike M. Asperin posted the following:
“We at Balesin Island Club do not understand this entire hullabaloo about the “yaya meal.” Any talk of discrimination is inappropriate. In fact, if the guest or member chooses to have the Club serve the “yaya” tenderloin steak and lobster thermidor, we will gladly serve it to the yaya. “Yaya meal” is merely an accommodation and an option for the guest for their “yaya”. Hence, we do not serve this meal if there is no instruction at all from the guest for a “yaya meal” to be served to a “yaya”. Incidentally, the yayas are thrilled with their meals because these are deliciously prepared by our chefs, as well, for our operating staff at Balesin.”
Mike M. Asperin
CEO & Island Director
Balesin Island Club
Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said they will investigate the said matter and may suggest to Balesin to remove the so-called ‘yaya meal’ from their offering.
(Photo source: Balesin Island Club Facebook page)
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