Pamilya Ko has valuable content that fascinated its viewers. It tackled depression. If one remembers, the series showed a glimpse of a depressed character who struggled.
One of the most eye-openers was when Lemon, portrayed by Kira Balinger drew a butterfly on her wrist to represent the pressure and depression–the state she was feeling at the time. It turned out into a coping mechanism for her.
Such a device is widely used in mental health and helps people who want to self-harm overcome their impulses.
However, there came a point when she had a suicidal tendency and would lock herself in her bedroom, staring at her desk’s sharp scissors.
Balingers’ amazing performance, viewers definitely got a glimpse of the struggle of a patient with depression.
On November 29-30, 2019, the #PamilyaKoDepresyon trended and Netizens praised the show for its versatile acting of Balinger and other Pamilya Ko cast members.
I love that #PamilyaKoDepresyon is tackling issues most people consider taboo. And yes, at this day and age, people are still misinformed about these topics. Kudos!
— ShadowNight (@iamShadowNight) November 29, 2019
This ABS-CBN’s TV serieswas last seen on television less than a year ago.
This afternoon series has touched the hearts of audiences as it discusses the issues facing modern Filipino families, from infidelity to tragedy to sibling rivalry, as well as the forces that keep the Mabunga Family together—forgiveness, acceptance, and love.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel,the way you think and how you act.Fortunately,it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. @Kbalinger#PamilyaKoDepresyon
— TEAM KIRA OFFICIAL 🌻 (@TeamKiraOFC) November 29, 2019
Thank you for teaching us na its not really bad to see a psychiatrist. May notion kasi na masama kapag nalalaman na one is seeing one. #PamilyaKoDepresyon
— Peppermintpex (@peppermintpex) November 28, 2019
Pamilya Ko didn’t only discuss depression but also discussed how to strengthen oneself, and the show depicted the truth of coping with mental illness. Most importantly, it showed and communicated how friends and family could assist a depressed patient.
Depression is not a jk so we must know what are the signs of it and help tho it's hard to know who r those ppl suffering from it being nice to all ppl can help bec. we don't know what kind of battle they r going through #PamilyaKoDepresyon
— K1d (daniel) (@_happyK1D) November 29, 2019
Sa mga Lemon out there na nakakabasa nito. Tandaan niyo ang sinabi ni Paco: When all hope seems lost today … give up tomorrow ❤️ #PamilyaKoDepresyon
— jaja amarillo (@jaja_amarillo) November 29, 2019
Depresyon.. i think lahat tayo ay nakakaranas nito pero depende na sa tao kung paano nila ito malabanan at malagpasan. Wag ka sumuko lemoning😥 isipin mo nlng anjan ang pamilya mo para sayo. Laban lang!#PamilyaKoDepresyon
— sy gle (@paduagraceglesy) November 29, 2019
“One day the sadness will end “#PamilyaKoDepresyon
— Nona (@Nona96902830) November 29, 2019
On September 9, 2019, when it began its airing. It had its last episode on March 13, 2020, before all teleserye and entertainment programs of tABS CBN stopped taping due to Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
On May 5, 2020, the return of ABS-CBN’s programs was uncertain due to the cease-and-desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) after the ABS CBN franchise expired.
Despite the meaningful content it has to offer, Pamilya Ko was one of the ABS CBN shows that got canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pamilya Ko production has shared the bad news via its official Instagram account with a collage of photos of the cast and crew.
The teleserye has done an incredible task of tackling topics that could be considered sensitive, especially in this country. Mental health is seldom discussed or even addressed on television shows, but the series bravely depicted it.
In the series, JM de Guzman, Kiko Estrada, Kid Yambao, Jairus Aquino, Maris Racal, Kira Balinger, Sylvia Sanchez, and Joey Marquez portrayed a typical Filipino large family who took everyday challenges and tried to set an example to its audience.