Vice Ganda, prangkang nagbahagi ng pahayag ukol kay Sen. Bam Aquino sa Showtime

• Vice Ganda discussed Sen. Bam Aquino’s proposal to reduce VAT from 12% to 10% on “It’s Showtime”
• The topic was introduced during a segment where a contestant played for a cash prize challenge
• Vice explained how lowering VAT could help ease the burden on consumers amid rising prices of goods and fuel
• The contestant was unable to correctly identify what the “V” in VAT stands for during the segment

Vice Ganda brought attention to a key economic proposal during an episode of “It’s Showtime,” highlighting Sen. Bam Aquino’s plan to reduce the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on Filipino consumers.

During the “Laro Laro Pick” segment, Vice Ganda engaged a contestant with a question connected to Senate Bill No. 2047, which seeks to lower VAT on goods and services, including petroleum products. The discussion opened up a light yet informative moment on national taxation.

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“Para makatulong sa middle class sa gitna ng tumitinding crisis, nag-file ng Senate Resolution (Bill) si Senator Bam Aquino na magpapababa ng VAT mula twelve percent to ten percent,” Vice Ganda explained during the segment.

He further emphasized how frequently VAT is encountered in daily life, prompting awareness among viewers about its impact on everyday purchases.

“Naririnig mo ba yung salitang, yung term na VAT? Binabayaran natin ‘yan araw-araw. Maya’t maya araw-araw, ‘di ba?” Vice said while addressing the contestant.

The conversation also included a quick quiz moment that tested the contestant’s understanding of the tax acronym. However, the contestant was unable to correctly answer the question.

“Iyon, ‘di ba, iyong buwis, yung VAT, ‘di ba? Yung T doon ano tax. ‘Di ba? V-A-T. Yung T, tax. Yung VAT na sinasabi natin, ang tanong ko simple lang. Ano yung V sa VAT?” Vice added.

Sen. Bam Aquino’s proposal was also praised by Vice Ganda, who noted its potential to help reduce the prices of essential goods and services.

“Si Senator Bam Aquino, maganda tong naisip niya. Iyong nag-file siya ng Senate Bill 2047 that seeks to reduce VAT on goods and services, including petroleum products. ‘Di ba? Makakabawas-bawas. Maganda ‘yan,” he said.

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The bill aims to provide long-term relief for middle-class Filipinos, especially amid rising global fuel and commodity prices.

Vice Ganda is a premier Filipino comedian, television host, and actor, widely recognized as the "Unkabogable Star" and a primary host of the long-running noontime show It's Showtime. Recently, she has achieved new career milestones, including winning her first Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor award for the 2025 film Call Me Mother and teasing the highly anticipated return of her late-night talk show, Gandang Gabi, Vice.

In another report, Vice Ganda expressed deep frustration over parents who choose to leave their children in the care of relatives instead of taking full responsibility themselves. The discussion was sparked during an “It’s Showtime” segment featuring 70-year-old Nanay NekNek, who shared that she is currently raising her grandchildren after being abandoned by her own children. The comedian stressed that parenting should not be passed on to others, especially when it becomes a long-term burden on elderly relatives.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda also took a strong stand on the struggles of jeepney drivers during another “It’s Showtime” segment, calling out the government over their worsening situation due to rising fuel costs. The comedian showed sympathy for drivers who opened up about their daily hardships, including one contestant who revealed he had stopped driving and now relies on street work to survive. Vice Ganda extended financial help to the affected drivers and urged authorities to create long-term solutions to address the ongoing crisis.

Source: KAMI.com.gh