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Christian Tee

Jessie Cruzat

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MANILA -- Donations and government support are still pouring in for Christian Tee, the Divisoria “Boy Buhat”, whose on-the-spot report on ABS-CBN News captured the hearts of many more than a week ago.On Wednesday afternoon, December 10, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian personally visited Christian in Divisoria to hand over P10,000 in financial assistance.The agency also committed P20,000 under its Sustainable Livelihood Program to help him start a small business.Christian said he hopes to put up his own siomai venture.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2025/12/4/viral-boy-buhat-earns-praise-after-on-the-spot-divisoria-report-0024">READ: Viral ‘Boy Buhat’ earns praise after on-the-spot Divisoria report</a></div>“‘Yong unang bahagi ng tinulong natin, kumbaga ayuda ‘yon, social welfare pero ‘yong pang-matagalan katulad ni Christian na gustong maghanapbuhay doon papasok ang sustainable livelihood program natin. Sa utos ng ating pangulo, importante kasi ang pangmatagalang solusyon,” said Sec. Gatchalian.Gatchalian added that the DSWD will coordinate with the Department of Education to ensure Christian can resume his studies.Christian previously said he stopped in grade 8 due to financial difficulty.“Ipagpapatuloy ko po ang pag-aaral ko habang ako ay nagsisimula sa isang business po,” said Tee. “Pangako ko sa sarili ko na pag-aaralan ko at siguradong pangangalagaan ko at mamahalin ko ‘yong binigay sa aming tulong upang makapagsimula ng negosyo.”Earlier this week, the agency also extended P20,000 in financial aid to Christian’s grandparents in Tondo, Manila.“Napakalaki pong pasasalamat sa kanya para puntahan po kami na matulungan. Napakalaking opportunity. Thank you po!” said Rosita Buela, Christian’s grandmother.Christian also received P10,000 in financial assistance and grocery items from the Manila City Government.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2025/12/5/-boy-buhat-viral-divisoria-re-porter-0009">READ: ‘Boy Buhat’, viral Divisoria re/porter</a></div>According to the DSWD, the agency will monitor Christian’s educational progress and the growth of his business to help him build a stable livelihood for his child and family in Nueva Ecija.In a lighthearted moment, Secretary Gatchalian  teased the now-viral porter-reporter.“Pag sikat ka na na reporter, huwag mo akong kakalimutan. Babatiin mo kami maya’t maya ah,” the secretary said.For Christian, the outpouring of support he is receiving now is a reminder that no burden is too heavy when one holds on to hope and dreams.

Donations and government support are still pouring in for Christian Tee, the Divisoria “Boy Buhat”, whose on-the-spot report on ABS-CBN News captured the hearts of many more than a week ago.

Donations and government support are still pouring in for Christian Tee, the Divisoria “Boy Buhat”, whose on-the-spot report on ABS-CBN News captured the hearts of many more than a week ago.

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Porter-turned-reporter Christian Tee receives overwhelming support after viral on the spot report

Jessie Cruzat,

ABS-CBN News

Published Dec 10, 2025 10:25 PM PHT

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