Vice Ganda expressed dismay about the current situation of the Philippines
Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda ranted about “social justice” in a recent episode of Kapamilya noontime show It’s Showtime.
Vice is one of the most influential celebrities in the Philippine entertainment industry nowadays. He has become an icon in his own right, with his roles in movies and his stints when it comes to hosting and doing concerts.
He is also known for his straightforward statements, especially when it comes ot social issues. Vice uses his platform to call out corruption and wrongdoings that he sees.
In a recent episode of It’s Showtime, Vice Ganda ranted that until now, no one has been held accountable for the corruption issue.
Since last year, the issue of the anomalous flood control projects has been a hot topic. Investigations were done, and names were stated as alleged people involved in corruption.
However, it is also a fact that, as of this writing, no one was imprisoned, and still, corruption continues. Vice stressed that justice should be served.
“Kung maaari lang, we don’t want to be political here, but justice is not political. Ang hustisya para sa mga mamamayan, ang social justice ay hindi siya political. Ito ay dapat maging personal sa atin,” he said.
The comedian-host made this statement after a contestant, who has cancer, shared her story. Vice was really dismayed that the cancer-patient could not afford her treatment because the government has no adequate healthcare program.
“Dahil ang kamatayan ng katawan, ang kalusugan, ang kamatayan ng mamamayan ay hindi siya political. Kailangan personal sa atin ito. Dahil kamag-anak natin ang mga nawawala, nagkakasakit, mga kakilala nating bata ang hindi nakapag-aral, mga kapitbahay natin ang nalulunod sa baha, at lahat tayo ay nananakawan ng buwis,” Vice Ganda ranted.
A netizen on Reddit shared that after that incident, Vice’s energy became low, which was apparently because of his emotions regarding the issue that many Filipinos encounter, especially those who are in the marginalized sectors.