During the March 15 episode of the Kapamilya noontime show It’s Showtime, superstar comedian Vice Ganda delivered a timely message about the value of education—not just any education, but the right kind.
The host underscored the critical need to distinguish fact from fiction in an era where misinformation is increasingly weaponized for personal or political gain.
During the segment, Vice Ganda emphasized that ignorance isn’t the sole adversary of education. “Ang kalaban ng edukasyon ay hindi naman kamangmangan. Ang kalaban daw ng edukasyon ay ‘yung paniniwala mo na alam mo, pero ang totoo, hindi mo alam,” he said. His words struck a chord, highlighting how misplaced confidence in false knowledge can undermine true learning.
Vice went on to critique the mindset of those who equate knowledge with superiority, questioning the validity of what they hold as true. “Maraming tao ngayon na ang akala nila alam nila, tapos akala nila kapangyarihan nila ‘yun? Eh, hindi naman tama ‘yung kanilang alam. So hindi rin sapat na mayroon kang edukasyon. Tama ba ‘yung edukasyon mo?” he remarked.
Pointing to fake news as the true nemesis of education, Vice explained how misinformation corrupts even the educated. “Kaya di ba, sa alin mang bahagi ng ano—nilalabanan natin ang fake news, kasi yan ang kalaban talaga ng edukasyon. Yung fake news kasi, pinaniniwalaan niya ang tao na totoo ‘yun, kahit hindi,” he explained.
He warned of the broader dangers posed by such beliefs, noting their ripple effect on society. “At yun ang nakakatakot kapag pinaniwalaan mo na ‘yung alam mo ay totoo, kahit hindi. Yun ang kalaban ng katotohanan at ng totoong edukasyon,” he added.
A staunch advocate for learning, Vice Ganda has long used his platform to promote education. From funding scholarships for deserving students to leading informative segments on It’s Showtime, he continues to inspire Filipinos to seek knowledge and sharpen their ability to discern fact from fiction.
His latest remarks serve as a timely reminder of the power—and responsibility—that comes with being truly educated in today’s world.
