Bea Borres shares advice for single moms: ‘Make sure na may pera kayo’

On Sunday, internet sensation Bea Borres, who is frequently the subject of online controversy, launched her baby care brand Peaboo Baby, marking a major turning point in her life and the beginning of her single mother era.

During the debut of Peaboo, Borres sat down with ABS-CBN News to discuss her status as a solo parent and some online issues she had to deal with.

Bea Borres talks about being a single mom 

“It’s so hard kasi sometimes my baby would cry. And I don’t know what to do. Hindi ko alam kung nasasaktan siya or kung may nangyayari na ba sa kanya. I just want to take all her pain away,” Borres expressed.

The celebrity mom, who recently went viral for expressing the truth about seeking child support, went on to share honest advice for single moms, telling ABS-CBN News, “Bago kayo maging single mom —s orry ha pero ang totoo talaga ay life is so hard — dapat talaga ay may pera kayo.”

She added, “Before you guys do anything, make sure na may pera kayo. Hindi mo masasabi kung kailan ka mabubuntis.”

Reflecting on her path as a single parent, she continued, “Lagi mo talagang uunahin ‘yung self mo. Unahin ang self. Always put yourself first. Kakayanin n’yo ‘yan. And always have a mindset na, ‘God will always provide.’ Kasi nariyan na, eh. Just be strong.”

Bea Borres gets support from best friend Andrea Brillantes 

She also acknowledged that she's already seeing herself as a strict mom to her daughter, sharing with ABS-CBN News, “Nakikita ko na kasi na may pagka-strict ako. I want her to be independent. Sinasabi ko talaga na, ‘No.’ Some parents ay natatakot na mag-no. Ako, hindi talaga. Magno-no talaga.”

One of the most popular female content creators in the Philippines, Borres claimed negative comments no longer bother her.

She told ABS-CBN News, "Sanay na talaga ako. For my peace of mind, I don’t check Reddit. Minsan na lang. ‘Yung comments, sanay na talaga ako. Kung may nadadamay at naba-bash because of me, sinasabi ko na lang, ‘Sis, I’m so sorry.’”

“Halos parang every month, may issue ako. Hindi ko rin alam kung paano ko kinakaya. I think people think that I’m so strong kasi halos quarterly nga, eh. Mayroong masasabi sa akin ‘yung people. I just live life. Siguro na-adapt ko na rin ‘yung mindset na people will say what they want to say so might as well just live,” added the social media star.

“Hindi ko na iniisip. Hindi naman sila relevant. Ngayon, may bago silang script. Hindi na ako naniniwala. Bahala na lang sila,” she bravely expressed.

Although she doesn't mind criticism, she stated that it's fun to occasionally clap back, adding, “Ang saya-saya kasi sumagot sometimes. Pero I really try not to. Pero ang saya-saya. Hindi puwedeng kayo lang ang masa-satisfy sa mga sinasabi n’yo. Dapat ako rin. I’m very palaban.”

Bea Borres launches own brand 

She admitted, however, that she probably wouldn't be able to handle criticism directed at her child. “Diyan ako pinakatakot sa [part na ‘yan]. I can handle it. Pero siguro kapag na-bash na ang anak ko, parang ayaw ko na, parang guguho na ‘yung mundo ko. It’s just so scary to post your baby online. She’s cute talaga. Tinitiis ko na lang talagang hindi i-post.”

Talking about how she likes to openly share her life on the internet, she said, “Masaya ako sa pagko-content and being myself. I’m really enjoying [doing] content. I really like posting my life online. Growing up, I’ve always enjoyed the camera. Pero recent ko lang na-realize na mas gusto ko pala ‘yung authentic self ko. I really enjoy vlogging.”

Borres introduced Peaboo Baby, a line of toxic-free, vegan products that includes lotion, body wash, wipes, citronella patches, and moisturizing cream. Andrea Brillantes, her best friend, was there to offer support during the event.