On the January 2, 2026 episode of It’s Showtime, comedian and TV host Vice Ganda offered a candid reflection on the struggles faced by many Filipinos.
Speaking after the New Year celebrations, she pointed out that traditional rituals believed to bring luck are not enough to create real change in society.
“Ang hirap-hirap ng buhay sa Pilipinas, diba?” Vice remarked, describing everyday challenges such as rising costs, transportation difficulties, and financial strain in education and basic necessities.
Vice then noted that no matter how many lucky fruits people display, how many firecrackers are set off, or how many round symbols are hung for prosperity, good fortune will not arrive if systemic problems remain unaddressed.
Without naming specific individuals or institutions, Vice highlighted issues related to accountability and public trust, emphasizing that true progress requires consequences for wrongdoing, not just optimism or rituals.
Her statement — “Hangga’t walang nakukulong, hindi tayo suswertehin” — quickly resonated with viewers online, sparking conversations about governance, justice, and the role of ordinary citizens in demanding accountability.
Using her trademark humor wrapped in social commentary, Vice Ganda reminded audiences that while Filipino traditions add joy and hope to the New Year, lasting improvement depends on fairness, transparency, and meaningful change, not superstition alone.
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