Vice Ganda, napaisip sa minimum wage matapos ang nakakagulat na rebelasyon ng isang contestant

Published 12 Mar 2026 at 5:22 PM

by Josh Medina

3 min read

Vice Ganda raised concerns about whether minimum wage is still enough for Filipino families amid rising prices
The topic surfaced during the March 12 episode of *It’s Showtime* in the “Laro Laro Pick” segment
A player’s struggle to identify Malacañang during the “It’s Giving” round surprised the hosts
Vice also joked about spending too much time on TikTok instead of learning cultural knowledge

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Concerns about rising living costs and the country’s education challenges surfaced during the March 12 episode of the TV program It's Showtime, when host Vice Ganda reflected on the situation of Filipino families.

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The discussion began in the show’s “Laro Laro Pick” game arena when Vice introduced contestant Ronna, a hardworking mother trying different side hustles to support her children.

Her story prompted the comedian-host to think about the growing financial pressures faced by many households.

“Sa mga ibinabalitang oil price hike na malaki ang posibilidad na makaapekto rin sa presyo ng iba pang bilihin,” Vice says, noting how rising fuel costs could lead to higher prices for basic goods.

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The host then questioned whether the current minimum wage remains enough for families trying to make ends meet.

Aside from economic concerns, another moment during the show highlighted what Vice described as a worrying sign of the country’s learning crisis.

The hosts were taken aback during the “It’s Giving” round, where players were asked to identify images representing the Philippines and its culture.

One contestant, Rein, struggled to recognize the image of Malacañang Palace despite several clues from the hosts.

“Saan namamalagi ang pangulo?” Vice asks while trying to guide the player toward the answer.

Rein initially responded “Munisipyo” before guessing another location after additional hints from co-host Jhong Hilario.

The moment left Vice briefly stunned before he clarified the correct answer.

Later, the comedian added a lighthearted remark while addressing the situation.

“Huwag puro blush at highlighter sa TikTok, ha?” Vice says, jokingly reminding viewers to balance entertainment and learning.

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The moment quickly caught viewers’ attention online, with many discussing both the economic concerns raised on the show and the surprising quiz answers from the contestants.

Vice Ganda is a prominent Filipino comedian, actor, television host, and singer known for his quick wit, vibrant personality, and strong presence in Philippine entertainment. He started his career performing stand-up comedy in Manila’s comedy bars before gaining wider recognition. His breakthrough came in 2009 when he became a regular host of the ABS-CBN noontime variety program It's Showtime. Because of his natural humor and on-screen charisma, he quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in the local showbiz industry.

As previously reported by KAMI, Vice Ganda once jokingly apologized to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board and its chairperson Lala Sotto following a humorous moment on It’s Showtime. The incident began when an elderly contestant made an unexpected remark during the program. In an attempt to ease the situation, Vice playfully mentioned the phrase “virgin coconut oil.” The quick response amused both the studio audience and his fellow hosts.