Showbiz columnist and DZMM host Jobert Sucaldito apologized on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, for his remarks “joking” wishing Nadine Lustre to jump off the building. Sucaldito stated that he apologize to Ms Nadine Lustre and to those who got bothered. He also asked forgiveness to radio network DZMM for putting them in discomfort.

#SuicideIsNotAJokeJobert became a top trend on Twitter, were Netizens defend those who have mental health struggles.

“We in ABS-CBN News take the issue of mental health very seriously. This was even the subject of a recent documentary that was produced. We are investigating reports that DZMM host Jobert Sucaldito uttered inappropriate and insensitive comments regarding actress Nadine Lustre’s state of mental health. Our journalists and other members of our team are accountable for their on-air statements,” ABS-CBN News head Ging Reyes said.

Jobert Sucaldito Wishing Nadine Lustre to Jump off the Building

You can contact the Department of Health national crisis hotline to assist people with mental health concerns. The hotline can be reached at 0917-899-USAP (8727) and 0917-989-8727. The Natasha Goulbourn Foundation can also be reached at 804-4673 and ‎0917-558-4673.

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