Vice Ganda reflects on elderly care in the Philippines: “Safe pa bang tumanda sa Pilipinas?”

• Vice Ganda turned a lighthearted moment on It’s Showtime into a meaningful reflection after meeting a senior contestant named Lola Shirley in the segment “Laro Laro Pick”
• He later posted a screenshot from the show showing Lola Shirley, which made him reflect on the realities of aging in the Philippines
• The host shared that seeing elderly participants led him to think about their place and treatment in society
• He also raised concerns about whether senior citizens are truly safe and well cared for in the country

Vice Ganda turned a heartwarming moment on It’s Showtime into a meaningful reflection after posting about one of the contestants in the show’s segment “Laro Laro Pick.”

On his X account, the comedian-host uploaded a screenshot showing Lola Shirley, a senior contestant, and accompanied it with an emotional message.

Vice began by saying, “Habang tinititigan ko ang mukha ni Lola Shirley napapaisip ako.”

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According to him, seeing the elderly participant made him question the state of aging in the country. He continued, “Safe pa bang tumanda sa Pilipinas?”

The host then raised a concern on whether enough care and attention are given to senior citizens by the state: “May sapat bang pagmamahal at proteksyon na ibinibigay ang gobyerno sa mga matatanda dito sa Pilipinas?”

The post quickly drew attention, with netizens agreeing with Vice’s sentiment and praising him for using his platform to bring up an issue that often goes unnoticed. While “Laro Laro Pick” usually delivers laughter and fun, Vice Ganda’s message highlighted a deeper reality about the situation of many senior citizens in the country.

Through the emotional post, Vice Ganda once again demonstrated his ability to go beyond entertainment, turning a simple moment on television into a reminder of the value of empathy, protection, and love for the elderly.

Vice Ganda, whose real name is Jose Marie Viceral, is a famous comedian, host, actor, singer, and entrepreneur in the Philippines. He is well known as the main host of the noontime show "It’s Showtime" and for his blockbuster movies such as "Praybeyt Benjamin," "Fantastica," and "The Super Parental Guardians." Aside from being an entertainer, he is also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and has a strong influence on the country’s pop culture.

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Recently, Vice Ganda challenged President Bongbong Marcos to take strong action against corrupt officials. Speaking at the People Power Monument during the “Trillion Peso March,” he urged the President to jail corrupt officials and recover stolen assets. The comedian also condemned the culture of fear that allows government abuse, insisting power lies with the people. Vice Ganda ended with a fiery call for justice, insisting no corrupt official be spared.

Vice Ganda also spoke out online against the alleged ₱35.24 billion budget insertions for Bulacan flood control projects from 2022 to 2025. He questioned how much more could be lost if similar anomalies were uncovered in other government agencies. The comedian defended his harsh words, saying politeness is unreasonable when the public is being robbed.

Source: KAMI.com.gh