Joyce’s Siblings Speak Out After Her Husband Allegedly Accesses Her Facebook Account Following Tragedy

Joyce Rodrigo, the mother who set herself and her three children on fire, is once again in the spotlight as her siblings speak out. Four days ago, Joyce’s Facebook profile picture was changed—reportedly by her husband, Kimwell. This action has enraged her siblings, who are upset that her account is still being accessed even after her death.

In the comment section, her siblings Rodrigo and Jen expressed their anger. Rodrigo wrote: “Stop using my sister’s account. Before you speak, watch all her videos and vlogs to understand how deeply she loved and cared for her children. You’re all so quick to judge.”

Another sibling commented, “Goodbye, sister and nieces/nephews—wherever you are now. You will always be in our hearts and minds. One day, all these harsh words and comments will end. Let’s leave everything in God’s hands because only He knows the full truth.”

Meanwhile, some netizens had strong reactions:

“This happened to your family because of you. You knew she was sick and still chose to cheat. May God forgive me, but I hope you live in guilt for the rest of your life. Your wife loved you. She didn’t burden you because she took everything with her. Now you only need to think about rebuilding your life. You triggered her breakdown. Don’t act like a good father and husband on social media just to gain sympathy. You’re heartless and shameless for posting that. Your wife lost her mind from the stress and depression you caused—enough to kill your three children and herself. May your conscience haunt you forever.”

This heartbreaking news has reignited discussions about mental health in the Philippines. According to reports, the children were found burned inside their home in Barangay San Vicente, Bulacan. A neighbor said that the eldest child, who survived, recounted that their own mother poured gasoline on them.

The youngest child was declared dead on the spot. The two other children and the mother, who allegedly committed the act, were rushed to the hospital. Initial investigations indicate that the mother started the fire and later turned it on herself using paint thinner.

Before the incident, the mother had reportedly filed a complaint with the barangay, accusing her husband and mother-in-law of constantly causing conflict between the couple. Barangay Captain Potensyano Lorenzo told Frontline Pilipinas on TV5 that “she was very angry with her mother-in-law.” Authorities recovered a can of paint thinner and a matchbox used in the crime.

The children’s father, who works in Batangas, has declined to give a statement and requested privacy.

The tragedy continues to spark debate online. Some expressed that the mother should not have involved her children in her pain, while others urged people not to judge her harshly, suggesting she may have been going through something very deep and serious.

Mental health advocates have reminded the public that anyone experiencing extreme emotional distress should not hesitate to reach out to professionals, authorities, or trusted individuals before making irreversible decisions they might regret.

A friend of Joyce expressed her frustration on social media, lamenting that the mother and her three children were not laid to rest together. She blamed Kim Asperos for the separation, saying it reflected a lack of love for Joyce — a final act of cruelty to the departed mother. According to the friend:

“You were so harsh to Joyce. Even in death, you separated her from her children. You just showed your true colors. You never truly loved her. This is deeply painful for her.”

Because of Kim’s actions, Joyce’s family couldn’t contain their anger. Some netizens also commented, saying that even during the wake, the police officer (Kim) showed he had no real love for the mother of his children.

“I’m not surprised that the mother of the three children fell into depression — the cause of this tragic incident,” one said.
“The mother’s soul won’t find peace because of how she was excluded from her children’s funeral. This is why the public loses trust in supposedly upright police officers.”

“You’re the kind of person who shouldn’t remain in service. You don’t deserve to be respected as a policeman. You were supposed to be the first to defend your family. But because of what you did, you’ll carry this guilt forever.”

Some also pointed fingers at the meddling of in-laws:
“Just stay quiet and stop interfering since your child already had a family and a mind of her own. It depends now on whose decision it was — yours, her husband’s, or someone else’s like a mistress.”

“In their final moments, let no one separate the mother from the children she gave birth to. No blessing should be given until the mother’s casket is placed alongside her children’s. The priest must deliver a strong homily — advice for the in-laws, the husband, and the mistress. I feel ashamed for the husband. You let her suffer through it all.”

Meanwhile, actress Kylie Padilla also expressed her sorrow about the incident. On her Facebook, she shared how she too experienced postpartum depression, similar to what the mother reportedly went through before the tragedy.

“My last post was very personal. After giving birth to my second son, I also had a relapse and experienced complications. I struggled to breastfeed because my baby didn’t know how to latch like my first one did. I was overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, and physical pain. My body gave out.”

“I thought I would never recover. I didn’t realize I’d go through such a dark place. Back then, I lacked a support system. It’s hard to explain this kind of relapse to people who don’t understand it.”

“Anyway, this post isn’t about me. I had savings. I had the means to support myself. But not all mothers have that.”

“So I’m saying, please push for #PaidMaternityLeave and #PostpartumDepressionAwareness. Mothers deserve time to rest their bodies and minds. After giving birth, they deserve care — for themselves and their children. We need a world where everyone feels supported, so that our mothers can better care for their children,” Kylie said.