Vice Ganda’s emotional wish for ABS-CBN: “Sana makahinga”

• During a Disneyland trip with Nadine Lustre, Vice Ganda wished for more platforms and financial recovery for ABS-CBN
• The comedian described the network’s current struggle as "breathing with a heavy weight" on its chest
• Vice specifically prayed for the improved personal and professional lives of all Kapamilya staff members
• The wish follows Vice Ganda’s landmark 2025 MMFF Best Actor win for the LGBTQ-themed drama Call Me Mother

Vice Ganda, in a moving display of loyalty and hope, recently shared an emotional prayer for his home network, ABS-CBN, reminding the public that the ties that bind the "Kapamilya" family remain strong despite years of industry-shaking challenges.

The unkabogable star voiced these sentiments in a newly released vlog documenting a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland, where he was accompanied by fellow actress and Call Me Mother co-star Nadine Lustre.

Standing before a wishing well at the world-renowned theme park, Vice Ganda opted to use his moment to intercede for the collective future of the network’s employees and its leadership.

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Since the network’s forced shutdown and subsequent transition to a content-focused provider, Vice has been one of its most vocal supporters, a role he reaffirmed during this symbolic moment.

"Magwi-wish ako para sa mga taga-ABS-CBN... Sana maging successful ang mga programang ima-mount ninyo," Vice shared as he prepared to cast a coin. " At sana magkaroon kayo ng mas marami pang opportunities and platforms para makabawi-bawi naman ang kompanya."

While the network has found a new rhythm through digital streaming and strategic partnerships, Vice Ganda candidly admitted that the atmosphere often feels restricted.

Using a powerful metaphor for the network's current state, he expressed a desire for true liberation. "Sana makahinga," he remarked. "Kasi ngayon parang nakakahinga pero parang mabigat, parang may nakadagan, 'yung parang hindi tuluyang malaya 'yung mga kamay."

His wish extended to the personal well-being of the thousands of staff members who have weathered the storm, praying for improved living and professional conditions for the entire ABS-CBN family.

He emphasized his hope that the network's high-quality content would eventually reach every Filipino household, unhindered by platform limitations.

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This display of corporate loyalty comes during a peak moment in Vice Ganda’s career. Last December, he made history by winning the Best Actor award at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for his dramatic turn in Call Me Mother.

In his viral acceptance speech, Vice broke barriers for the LGBTQIA+ community, stating, "LGBTQ people can be best actors."

He dedicated the win to those who fear they will not be allowed to showcase their capabilities, reinforcing the message that motherhood—a central theme of his film—transcends biological gender.

As ABS-CBN continues its journey toward full recovery, Vice Ganda remains its most steadfast advocate, turning a simple vacation moment into a national message of resilience.

Jose Marie Borja Viceral, universally known by the moniker Vice Ganda, is a towering figure in the Philippine media landscape. Often hailed as the "Phenomenal Superstar," his career is a masterclass in versatility, spanning stand-up comedy, high-stakes film production, chart-topping music, and influential television hosting. Vice Ganda’s rise to fame is rooted in the comedy bars of Manila, where his sharp wit and observational humor first gained a cult following. His transition to mainstream stardom was solidified in 2009 when he joined the noontime variety program It’s Showtime. Since then, he has become the show’s emotional and comedic heartbeat, helping it navigate numerous industry shifts.

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Recently, during a live broadcast of "It’s Showtime" early January of 2026, a contestant in the "Bato Bato Pick" segment caught the hosts off-guard by uttering an inappropriate phrase that violated the show's family-oriented standards. Co-host Vhong Navarro was visibly stunned by the remark, reflecting the collective shock of the studio audience as the unexpected comment slipped through the live microphones. Demonstrating her trademark professionalism, Vice Ganda immediately intervened, issuing several sincere apologies to the "Madlang Pipol" and the MTRCB to ensure the program's integrity remained intact. The "Unkabogable Star" emphasized that while the show thrives on spontaneity, maintaining a respectful environment for viewers at home is always the production's top priority.

Meanwhile, in a previous episode of "It’s Showtime," Vice Ganda finally broke her silence regarding a viral video where a persistent netizen followed and filmed her throughout an airport terminal. Vice playfully called out the uploader for being an "echusera" (pretentious), revealing that the woman actually recognized her by name before turning the camera on and pretending to be unaware of who she was for the sake of social media "content." The comedian expressed her frustration over the incident, noting that she was in a significant rush at the time and felt that her personal space was ignored despite her team's polite requests for the filming to stop. This personal controversy follows a massive high for the superstar, who recently clinched the Best Actor award at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival for her powerful performance in the drama Call Me Mother.

Source: KAMI.com.gh