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“Eat Bulaga” host Joey de Leon made his public apology over controversial depression statement.
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The 70-year old veteran comedian-TV host received mixed reactions regarding his public apology.
“Eat Bulaga” host Joey de Leon made his public apology in the noon time show after his controversial statement regarding depression.
The 70-year old veteran comedian-TV host received mixed reactions with his public apology.
Youth for Mental Health Coalition (Y4MH), a group of Filipino students working to raise the awareness of Pinoys regarding mental health invited the veteran TV host for an education discussion about depression and mental health.
“We are publicly inviting Joey de Leon to an educational discussion with the youth so his questions on mental health can be given light. A public acknowledgement of mistake is welcome but a changed mindset on mental illness would be the best form of apology,” Y4MH Facebook page shared.
Netizen also shared their thought on the public apology of the TV-host-comedian.
“don’t let joey de leon’s apology make you forget him and vic sotto drugged and raped a 14 year old and tito sotto tried to cover it up”
“Now I’m waiting for Mariel de Leon’s apology to Joey de Leon for what she said about him yesterday. Very rude and unprofessional. :(”
“At least Joey de Leon had the balls to apologize on national TV and own up to his mistake. That was a humble act. Apology accepted. 👌”
“From someone who experienced depression, I appreciate Joey de Leon’s apology. Those who cant accept it are just full of hatred.”
“Fair enough,Joey de Leon made a mistake but he already did a public apology for it yet people still cyber-bully him? Irony. #ALDUBBigHearts”
“Joey de Leon’s apology is actually quite comforting. Too often I’ve stopped myself from correcting my elders and superiors because I thought”
“Joey de Leon just gave a heartfelt apology. I know it’s sincere because he didn’t say “Acheche!” thereafter. Tito Sotto, anything from you?”
“you are forgiven mr joey de leon. depressed people needed that apology. we all needed that apology.”
“Apology accepted. Hindi naman talaga si Joey De Leon ang main problem, yung depression. Lets fight the stigma!#ALDUBBigHearts”
“Naantig si Joey De Leon na magpublic apology matapos s’ya i-seminar ng mga anak nya sa usaping depression.”
“i saw the sincerity of Joey De Leon for his public apology..#ALDUBBigHearts”
“It turns out Joey de Leon is a better person than Tito Sotto. That was a pretty good apology.”
“Joey de Leon’s half-assed apology doesn’t sit right with me. But at least people are talking about #depression.”
