Vice Ganda grants “It’s Showtime” contestant’s Christmas wish

• "It’s Showtime" contestant "Ondo" revealed his Christmas wish to return home to Davao after 15 years
• Ondo works as a stay-in houseboy in Las Piñas, earning ₱8,000 a month while supporting his siblings
• Vice Ganda promised to provide his plane ticket and an additional gift for his personal needs
• The host assured Ondo she wanted to add more smiles to his Christmas celebration

A heartwarming moment unfolded on "It’s Showtime" when contestant “Ondo” shared his simple Christmas wish—to finally return home to his province in Davao after 15 years.

His story touched not only the audience but also host Vice Ganda, who immediately promised to grant his request.

During Monday’s episode, Ondo joined the segment "Laro Laro Pick" where he revealed the struggles that kept him away from his hometown.

“[Gusto ko] makauwi ng Davao, bibisita lang,” Ondo said, his voice breaking with emotion.

“Almost 15 years na [kasi] akong hindi nakauwi doon sa amin.”

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It was learned that Ondo works as a stay-in houseboy in Las Piñas, earning a monthly salary of ₱8,000.

Despite his modest income, he continues to support his siblings in Davao who are currently unemployed.

His sacrifice and sense of responsibility deeply moved both the hosts and the viewers.

Vice Ganda, known for her generosity and compassion, did not hesitate to fulfill Ondo’s wish.

“Sa Pasko bibigyan kita ng plane ticket para makauwi ka,” Vice told him.

She further added, “Bibigyan din kita ng pang regalo mo sa sarili mo, [para sa] kung ano pang kailangan mo diyan.”

The comedian-host assured Ondo that she wanted him to experience more joy during the holiday season.

“I will make sure madadagdagan nang ngiti 'yung mukha mo sa Pasko, 'yun lang naman ang hiling ko,” Vice said.

"It’s Showtime" continues to air on GMA Network from Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., bringing laughter, inspiration, and heartfelt stories like Ondo’s to Filipino households nationwide.

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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.

In a recent episode of “It’s Showtime,” Vice thanked his supporters with a heartfelt message celebrating his FAMAS win. What stood out even more was his candid message to bashers, which quickly caught attention online. Vice is known for turning criticism into comedy, and he used his FAMAS victory to celebrate with fans while playfully teasing detractors.

Recently, Vice Ganda and Ion Perez were spotted enjoying a much-needed break overseas. The couple took to Instagram Stories to post photos and short clips of their trip, which appeared to be in Singapore. One of the clips shows them savoring chocolates together as they shopped at a luxury jewelry store. Their trip came amid discussions surrounding Vice Ganda’s “Jetski Holiday” skit during his concert with Regine Velasquez.

Source: KAMI.com.gh