Vice Ganda goes viral with powerful TikTok video on the Philippines


At a glance

  • As of May 11 at 8:50 a.m., the TikTok video has beenviewed more than 3.4 million times.


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Vice Ganda (Facebook)

Ace comedian Vice Ganda went viral again after he launched a music video about the Philippines.

Entitled "Lagi kitang pipiliin, Pilipinas!" Vice Ganda featured Angeline Quinto's "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas" as background music while discussing various issues and controversies in the Philippines.

The music video, a powerful blend of entertainment and social commentary, tackles pressing issues such as traffic in Metro Manila, the Rizal monument's backdrop dominated by a condominium, the jeepney phaseout, the resort in Chocolate Hills in Bohol, and the West Philippine Sea.

As of May 11 at 8:50 a.m., the TikTok video has been viewed more than 3.4 million times.

Vice Ganda's video with a socially relevant message received praise from netizens. Some comments:

"Never expected this but it turns out so well. Sana mapanood at mapakinggan ng mga kinauukulan."

"Sa dami ng entry #PiliinMoAngPilipinas, most of this "influencers" walang imik sa relevant social issues. Si Vice Ganda lang may tapang."

"Socially relevant ang tema. Truly UNKABOGABLE! Nag-iisa ka Meme." 

"Other people laugh… but, it triggers the truth, right? Kahit mahirap kang ipaglaban, pinipili parin kita, Pilipinas."

"She is very socially and politically aware! She truly advocates for the underprivileged and the truth, utilizing her platform effectively. Meme understood the assignment perfectly. Yes, you are one in a million, my superstar!"