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Broadway Diva Lea Salonga praised Joey de Leon for being brave in admitting his mistakes on national TV.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros also expressed admiration to the veteran comedian-TV host.
After being severely bashed, “Eat Bulaga!” host made his public apology over his controversial statement regarding depression on an episode of the noon time show.
Broadway Diva Lea Salonga expressed his admiration for the braveness and humility of the veteran comedian-TV host.
“Won’t say much more, except to read this, and to be thankful for the apology from Joey de Leon regarding his words on depression. The more we all learn, the more compassion we’ll all have,” she shared on her Facebook account.
Senator Risa Hontiveros also moved by Joey’s public apology.
“Appreciate Mr Joey de Leon for admitting his mistake & apologizing, & invite him to join us in raising awareness about mental health,” she tweeted.
The public apology received positive feed backs from netizens.
“I appreciate the fact that Joey de Leon apologized, unlike our politicians who brazenly double down in their ignorant and/or arrogant views.”
“the news about Joey De leon apologizing made me cry tf”
“Napahanga na naman ako ni Maine Mendoza Yung kay Joey De Leon ikaw parin si Henyo Master para sa akin. “Tao ka lang din po nagkakamali ”
““A man who recognizes when he made a mistake & apologizes for it is bigger than those who continue to justify his wrong” kudos @AngPoetNyo”
“Nice apology Mr Joey de leon. A real man knows when he is wrong. Kudos. #joeydeleon #DepressionIsNotAJoke”
