Actor-comedian Nikko Natividad recently went viral after posting what appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek “job listing” for a yaya or nanny on social media. While many netizens initially laughed at the post, it has since emerged that the joke masked a more serious and personal family situation.
In a Facebook post dated January 9, Natividad shared a list of “requirements” for a yaya, written in a clearly humorous tone.
“Looking for yaya 18–24 yrs old, sexy, maganda. 5’6 to 5’9 height. Vital stats 36-24-36. Higit sa lahat, malambing,” he wrote.
He followed this with another post saying that many had already “applied,” adding to the joke by requesting selfies and jokingly expressing preferences for tattoos.
The posts were widely shared and prompted playful reactions from netizens, many of whom joked about whether the yaya was for the baby—or for Natividad himself.
However, behind the humor was a real concern. Natividad earlier revealed that his child had recently experienced a seizure while they were dining at a restaurant in Japan, prompting the family to urgently look for reliable childcare support.
The more serious context became clearer after his wife, Cielo Mae Bautista-Eusebio, posted her own account on Facebook, detailing their difficulties with their former yaya.
In her post, Bautista-Eusebio wrote about the stress of dealing with a caregiver who allegedly accumulated a ₱44,000 cash advance and then failed to return, citing personal problems. She shared her frustration over having repeatedly extended help and consideration, only to feel that her family—especially their children—were left in a difficult and unsafe situation.
“Nasa ospital anak ko, siya ang iniisip ko kung nasa’n na lupalop na,” she wrote, recalling how the issue unfolded while their child was hospitalized.
She further explained that despite paid holidays, a 13th-month pay, and repeated financial assistance, the former yaya continued to bring personal conflicts into their household, which she described as a toxic environment for their children.
In the comments section, Bautista-Eusebio clarified that the family had always tried to be compassionate and understanding, especially toward employees facing personal hardships. However, she stressed that there should be limits.
“Gusto ko naman at maka-tao naman tayo, pero huwag naman abuso,” she said.
The revelation shifted public perception of Natividad’s viral posts, with many netizens expressing sympathy for the couple and understanding that the actor’s humor was a coping mechanism amid a stressful family situation.
As of this writing, Natividad has not issued an additional statement beyond his original posts, but the incident has sparked renewed discussion online about boundaries, trust, and professionalism in employer-caregiver relationships.
