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Mayor Isko raises alarm over worsening mental health of young Manileños

Published Nov 20, 2025 11:27 am
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Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso (Photo from Manila PIO)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso raised alarm over the worsening mental health of young Manileños and reminded the public to always be kind to others on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Domagoso made the appeal following the incident of a man who was about to jump from a building in Sampaloc, Manila earlier on Wednesday.
The authorities were able to prevent the man from jumping and successfully rescued him from the ledge.
The mayor said the city government and the national government continue to implement programs to help those suffering from mental illnesses to overcome their situation, including the creation of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline for immediate aid and support (1553 or 1800-1888-1553).
“Mga bata, huwag tayo magpadalos-dalos. Huwag tayong magpadala sa nakikita natin sa social media. Tatagan ninyo ang inyong kalooban. Maging mapagmahal sa kapwa. Find your purpose. If others don’t see that you have a purpose in life, you may see it in yourself (To the youth, let's not be hasty. Let's not be swayed by what we see on social media. Guard your heart. Be kind to others. Find your purpose. If others don't see that you have a purpose in life, you may see it in yourself)," Domagoso said.
"Lahat ng suliranin, hirap na pinagdaraanan natin ay nagtuturo lamang ng leksiyon sa atin upang pagtibayin ang ating isipan at kalooban sa mga darating pa na mas mabigat na pagsubok. Kaya please, don't give up—ang pinakamasarap sa lahat ay mabuhay sa mundo (All the problems and hardships we go through only teach us lessons to strengthen our minds and hearts for the more difficult trials to come. So please, don't give up. It is the best feeling to live in this world)," he added.
The mayor also stressed the importance of family.
"Sa mga batang sumasailalim sa mga pagsubok sa buhay: Ano man 'yan, ano mang hirap, ano mang sakit na kinakaharap ninyo, magtatapos din 'yan. It's just a matter of time. And your family will help you become better and will be there for you (To the children going through the trials of life: Whatever it is, whatever hardship, whatever pain you are facing, it will end. It's just a matter of time. And your family will help you become better and will be there for you)," Domagoso explained.
"Of course, you have friends, you have classmates. Pero ang pamilya ay pamilya. Ang pamilya, pwede nating takbuhan pabalik (Family is family, and they are the ones we can run back to anytime)," he noted.

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