Vice Ganda shares secret to financial success: “Takot akong maghirap”

• Vice Ganda revealed he has always practiced financial discipline since childhood
• The comedian said he is thrifty, which helped him build strong savings
• He encourages friends and fans to save, stressing the importance of budgeting
• Despite occasional splurges, Vice ensures spending never affects his savings

For comedian and “It’s Showtime” host Vice Ganda, financial discipline is more than just advice — it’s a way of life.

Known among friends as someone who constantly encourages others to save, Vice continues to remind the "Madlang Pipol" of the importance of managing money wisely, especially during difficult times.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the “Unkabogable Superstar” shared that his frugality stems from his upbringing.

“Hindi talaga ako magastos kaya ako nakakaipon. ‘Yung pamilya ko, hindi rin magastos,” he said.

He explained that the habit started early.

“Ever since kasi ‘yun na ang discipline sa amin. ‘Yung allowance namin, ‘yun na ‘yung allowance namin for the entire month. Kailangang ma-budget namin ‘yung kanya-kanya naming allowance,” he recalled.

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Vice added that fear of hardship drives him to save diligently.

“So nung kumikita na ako, sobrang tipid ko kaya ako nakaipon. Takot na takot kasi akong maghirap. So kung gumastos man ako ngayon, hindi siya malaking epekto sa savings ko,” he said.

The comedian admitted that while he occasionally indulges himself, he always ensures financial balance. Sharing a lighthearted anecdote,

Vice said, “Nag-Singapore ako… last minute, bili ako nang bili. Sabi nila, ‘Grabe. Sa isang araw, magkano ‘yung nagastos mo.’ Sabi ko, napagod naman ako ng isang linggo.”

Now earning “more than enough,” Vice said his spending habits reflect gratitude, not excess.

“Ang suwerte ko. I am earning more than enough. Kaya kong gumastos,” he humbly remarked.

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.

In another report, 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.

Source: KAMI.com.gh