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Local stand-up comedian Dex Conche shares his life on the mic

How the PH comedy scene is making big waves

Published May 11, 2026 07:25 am

At A Glance

  • 'I believe you can joke about anything, any taboo topic, but it has to be funny. You can't make a joke where the punchline is some derogatory thing about certain demographics.'
STAND-UP GUY Dex Conche (Photo: Instagram)
STAND-UP GUY Dex Conche (Photo: Instagram)
After recently hitting the crosshairs of television host Willie Revillame, Dex Conche is a name that has made waves online. While many might claim he’s just taking potshots to rise to fame, Dex’s material is a genuine laugh riot. Just recently, he sold out his first solo show, “Mapagpanggap” at UNWND Boutique Hotel Makati. It was a night of roaring laughter, as local comedians took turns sharing jokes about the daily grind, politics, religion, and topics too crass to ever mention in print. We managed to have a chat with Dex regarding the local comedy scene after his show.
How did you get into comedy, and how do you come up with material?
I had an interest in comedy when I was a kid. I was in elementary school, and I never knew there was a [local comedy] scene here. I started live comedy in 2022. In terms of the process, it’s really more of my life experiences, observations, and things in general where I think, “This would be funny if there was a twist to it.”
Sometimes comedians get mixed reactions from people regarding the topics of their jokes. How do you navigate this fine line?
The line should always be that it has to be funny. I believe you can joke about anything, any taboo topic, but it has to be funny. You can’t make a joke where the punchline is some derogatory thing about certain demographics. I feel like the line should always be, dapat nakakatawa siya (it should always be funny).
What is your favorite part of performing on stage?
It’s a cliché answer, but it’s really the laughs. It’s very addictive. It’s kind of [like] a drug, na ang sarap niyang ulit-ulitin (where it’s fun to do again and again). There are always going to be sets na hindi maganda (that aren’t nice), but what makes me power through that is gusto ko talaga makuha ‘yung tao, eh (that I really want to catch people’s attention).
CROWD HYPE A night of laughter ensued at the sold-out 'Mapagpanggap' show held at UNWND Boutique Hotel Makati (Photo: Poch Eulalia Manila Bulletin Lifestyle)
CROWD HYPE A night of laughter ensued at the sold-out 'Mapagpanggap' show held at UNWND Boutique Hotel Makati (Photo: Poch Eulalia Manila Bulletin Lifestyle)
How do you vibe check the crowd?
You got to wing it, bro. May crowds talaga na hindi para sa iyo (There are crowds that just aren’t for you), and luckily enough, this crowd (who attended the show) is definitely for me. You got to wing it, take the hits head on.
Where do you see the local comedy scene going in the near future?
It’s thriving. You’ve got comics like me that aren’t really up there, but I’m able to have my first-ever solo show, and it sold out. I think it’s thriving. More and more people are getting aware of what’s happening. I think in the next five years, you’ll see more stand-up comics in the mainstream. Or maybe, stand-up comedy in general will be mainstream.
Dex Conche is active in the local stand-up comedy scene, describes himself as a “Ketchup Eusebio type,” and is vocally proud about having a SpongeBob tattoo. He has teased upcoming projects set for June.

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