Kim Atienza contradicted Robin Padilla
Kapuso host Kim Atienza reacted to the statement of Senator Robin Padilla that youth today are weak.
The actor-turned-politician became a trending topic on social media because of his statement pertaining to the mental health of the younger generation.
Padilla said that the youth of this generation have become weak, as many would suffer from depression. This did not sit well with many people. Netizens attacked the senator and criticized his beliefs about mental health.
Then, there were netizens who recalled that back in November 2025, even Senator Robin Padilla used the term depression. It was when he was asked for his reaction to the news that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for an interim release was not granted.
Padilla said that he was saddened and depressed because of this. He is known as one of the allies of the former President.
Following that statement from the actor-turned-politician, Kuya Kim Atienza shared his thoughts. The Kapuso host commented on a social media post about the Senator’s recent controversial statement.
“It is not that simple Mr. Senator. It is not that simple,” Kuya Kim wrote. This was shared on Reddit, and many netizens echoed the TV host’s thoughts on this matter.
Some netizens also showed support for Kuya Kim, knowing what he went through when his daughter Emman Atienza died. Emman had openly talked about her mental health condition, and the ways she did to deal with it.
She was not afraid to share this with the public, as she also advocated mental health awareness. Here are some comments supporting Kim Atienza.
Meanwhile, in an interview late last year, Kuya Kim Atienza shared his struggle after losing his Emman. He also said back then that his grief would stay with him all his life.