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During Eat Bulaga’s “Juan for All, All For Juan” segment, the host and comedian stated that depression is merely “gawa-gawa lang.”
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Maine Mendoza stressed out yesterday that depression is not a joke.
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Alden Richards shared earlier today via Twitter how his mom had to deal with mental illness.
“Eat Bulaga” host Joey de Leon’s lack of sensitivity over mental illness became a trending topic on Thursday (October 5). As the 70-year old comedian made his remarks on depression in yesterday’s episode of the longest-running noontime show.
“Yung depression, gawa-gawa lang ng mga tao iyan. Gawa nila sa sarili nila,” Joey said on a segment called “Juan for All, All for Juan.”
One of the hosts Jose Manalo, whose own daughter tried to commit suicide twice, also dismissed it and said that it was just made up by the doctors.
“Hindi biro yun ha, yung depression,” Maine stated after veteran comedian and TV host Joey de Leon said, “‘Yung depression gawa-gawa lang ng mga tao yan. Gawa nila sa sarili nila.”
“Kaya dapat kapag merong nakakaranas ng ganun bigyan natin ng suporta,” Maine further explained.
However, despite Maine’s stand to understand and respect those who suffered from depression, Joey maintained his side. “Huwag ninyong suportahan. Gawa-gawa lang nila yun pabayaan niyo,” he said.
Earlier today, Alden revealed on Twitter what his mother had to deal with a mental illness, in hopes of spreading awareness regarding the reality of mental health.
“My mom suffered from bipolar depression all her life when she had us. I know every single detail of it and how hard she suffered from it,” he said.
Netizens praised the “Phenomenal Loveteam” for voicing out for mental illness.
@lemonyss: “me bashing Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards before is one of the most shameful and stupidest thing I’ve done, huge respect for u both.”
@KweenJI9: “At least Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards are not like the old hag host – Joey de Leon, who thinks depression is “gawa-gawa lang””
@MsDawnPo: “Hats off to Maine Mendoza & Alden Richards. Thank you so much guys for speaking up. Thank you, AlDub. You’re the hope of that show.”
@nicgeniston: “Ey! Not an AlDub fan but I salute Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza for speaking up against Joey De Leon. You guys earned my respect!”
@mxworldtour: “Thank you, Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards for opposing and making a stand against Joey De Leon for calling depression as “made up illness””
@Mariaisquixotic: “Yeah, I may not be a die-hard fan but I love how Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards are educating ppl thru their celebrity status. We need more of them in this whatever-is-there-it’s-news world. Another reason to love and support them too!”
Let us also keep in mind that here in our country, we commemorate the National Mental Health Week every 2nd week of October.
