BALESIN ISLAND, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The CEO of the exclusive, members-only Balesin Island Club today defended the resort’s yaya meal, saying it is not only being served to members’ nannies but also to the club’s operating staff.’

In a statement posted on the resort’s Facebook page, Mike M. Asperin stressed that the “yaya’s meal” will never be served unless instructed by the guest. He said that the yayas of the Club’s guests have the option—if permitted by their employer—to order any meal they like.

“Any talk of discrimination is inappropriate,” he also said.

The resort came under fire when beauty queen Maggie Wilson-Consunji complained about the “yaya’s meal” in a post on her Facebook account.

She said that their server barred her mother from ordering the same meal her son’s nanny ordered, saying it was a “yaya’s meal.”

Although the management cleared up the matter with Consunji, she said she still found it offensive that Balesin is even offering the “yaya’s meal” as an option.

Asperin insisted that the “yaya’s meals” are not second-rate.

“Incidentally, the yayas are thrilled with their meals because these are deliciously prepared by our chefs, as well, for our operating staff at Balesin,” he said.

Asperin said that the resort cannot be accused of ‘discriminating against nannies or drivers of our members, because we, too are discriminating against our staff.’

There you have it. All things cleared: No steak and lobster for nannies and the club’s staff.