Netizens commend It's Showtime host Vice Ganda for her creative take on a viral Tiktok trend.
On Friday, May 10, 2024, Vice Ganda jumped on the bandwagon, showcasing viral make-up transitions and the country's tourist attractions in a video set to Angeline Quinto's "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas" song.
HOW VICE GANDA'S VIDEO BECAME UNIQUELY RELEVANT
However, Vice Ganda's rendition went deeper. It put the spotlight on pressing national issues—such as the transportation crisis in Manila, the jeepney modernization program, and the public concerns over infrastructure projects affecting national landmarks Rizal Park in Manila and Chocolate Hills in Bohol.
Vice Ganda also included the Philippine Navy ship as it was waterbombed by Chinese coast guards, throwing shade at the ongoing dispute over West Philippine Sea's Scarborough Shoal.
The video concluded with Vice Ganda proudly waving the Philippine flag, declaring: "Kahit mahirap kang ipaglaban, pinipili pa rin kita, Pilipinas."
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Vice Ganda's TikTok video racked up an impressive 6.4 million views in less than 24 hours.
Additionally, when reposted on Instagram, it quickly garnered another 4.4 million views.
VICE GANDA LAUDED BY NETIZENS, CELEBRITIES
Support flooded the comments section of Vice Ganda's posts, with many praising its inclusion of current national issues.
Celebrities likewise lauded Vice Ganda in the Instagram post's comments section.
Vice Ganda's It's Showtime co-host Karylle expressed her admiration, saying: "As a fan of "Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata" growing up, this 2024 iteration is soooooooooo good!
"Proud to say I saw this before the posting!!!!!!! =) Love you Vicey!!!!!!!!!!"
Another co-host, Amy Perez, chimed in: "Charming, confident and elegant!"
It's Showtime main stay Anne Curtis commented with a simple: "The message [emoji]"
Celebrity beauty doctor Vicki Belo wrote: "I love your message. It’s exactly how I feel. We love you Philippines."
Among many others, celebrities who left comments were Darren Espanto, Wize Estabillo, Kevin Balot, Kim Molina, and Jenny Miller.
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