Kuya Kim Atienza, nag-react sa komento ni Sen. Robin Padilla ukol sa depression

• Kuya Kim Atienza responded to Senator Robin Padilla’s remarks comparing today’s youth to past generations, saying the issue is not simple
• Padilla had described modern children as weak and questioned the common use of the word depression during a Senate hearing
• Kuya Kim commented on GMA News’ post, emphasizing that mental health concerns cannot be reduced to generational differences
• The exchange reignited public discussion on how society understands depression and the struggles faced by young people today

Kim Atienza, popularly known as Kuya Kim, reacted on social media to recent remarks made by Robin Padilla comparing today’s youth to those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.

Padilla made the comments on Wednesday while opening a hearing of the Senate committee on public information and mass media, which he chairs. The hearing tackled proposed measures including the Children’s Safety in Social Media Act.

During his speech, Padilla said:

“Ang mga bata po ngayon sad to say, wag kayong magagalit sakin — nako, maraming batang magagalit siguro — pero pasensya na kayo… you are weak,” Padilla said.

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He further added:

“Noong panahon namin di uso yung salitang ‘depression.’ ‘Di ko nga alam yun e, kung ano yung depression.. ngayon batang maliit sasabihin, ‘I’m depressed.’ Magulo,” he added.

In the comments section of GMA News’ post covering the senator’s statement, Kuya Kim left a brief but pointed response:

“It is not that simple Mr. Senator. It is not that simple.”

Kuya Kim’s perspective carries particular weight following the loss of his daughter, Emman Atienza, last year at the age of 19. Emman had struggled with mental health issues for years, and her passing deeply affected the television host and his family. Since then, Atienza has been vocal about the importance of compassion, awareness, and understanding when it comes to mental health challenges faced by the youth.

Robin Padilla, whose full name is Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla, first gained fame as one of Philippine cinema’s most recognizable action stars. He later shifted to public service and was elected Senator of the Philippines in 2022, topping the senatorial race. He is married to Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, with whom he has two daughters, Isabella and Gabriela. He also has children from previous relationships, including actress Kylie Padilla.

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Earlier, Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla shared her admiration for her husband and fellow senator Camille Villar on social media. She posted a screenshot of their video conference meeting for the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs. Padilla explained that their discussion centered on eviction and demolition concerns affecting the Molbog Indigenous People in Palawan. Mariel emphasized that despite political noise, both senators remained focused on their responsibilities, with Robin conducting the meeting live from Maria Hangin Island.

Previously, Kylie Padilla spoke about co-parenting during her guest appearance on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, where she shared her thoughts about her former husband Aljur Abrenica and his current partner AJ Raval. She expressed a mature and positive outlook for the sake of their children. Months earlier, AJ revealed that she is a mother of five, three of whom she shares with Aljur.

Source: KAMI.com.gh