In the vibrant chaos of It’s Showtime’s May 20, 2025 episode, Vice Ganda—known affectionately as Meme Vice—delivered a heartfelt lesson on love that resonated far beyond the studio.
During the segment Step In The Name of Love, a candid exchange with searcher Ranj sparked a profound discussion about vulnerability, control, and the inevitability of pain in genuine love. Vice’s wisdom, drawn from her own journey to finding love with Ion Perez, illuminated the beauty of embracing love’s risks without fear.
The segment began with playful banter, as Vice teased Ranj about his authoritative tendencies in relationships. Ranj admitted to being the one who “always has the last say,” a trait that caused all three searchees to step down, visibly unimpressed. But as Vice probed deeper, Ranj revealed that his controlling nature stemmed from past relationships that left him with lifelong trauma. The mood shifted from lighthearted to introspective, setting the stage for Vice to share a universal truth about love.
“When you give someone the opportunity to love you, you’re opening the possibility of getting hurt by that person kasi mahal mo siya,” Vice said, her voice carrying both empathy and conviction.
She explained that love and pain are inseparable twins: “Hindi ka pwedeng umasa na ‘bibigyan kita ng opportunity to love me, pero wala kang karapatan na saktan ako.’ Magkakambal sila, kasi hindi ka masasaktan ng taong hindi mo mahal.” Her words struck a chord, highlighting that the depth of love is measured by the vulnerability it demands.
Vice emphasized that true love requires accepting the risk of pain. “In love, you cannot protect yourself from getting hurt,” she said. “When you decide to love, part of it is accepting that you will get hurt one way or another. No one is ever safe from getting hurt.”
She even drew a poignant parallel, noting that “…kahit ang Diyos, nasaktan!.” This perspective reframed pain not as a deterrent but as a testament to love’s authenticity.
Tying the lesson to her personal life, Vice shared how her fearless approach to love led her to Ion Perez, the love of her life.
“Hindi ako natatakot masaktan kasi kapag masyado akong natakot masaktan, hindi ko mararamdaman ‘yung sarap ng pagmamahal,” she said, her joy palpable. “Kung natakot ako, hindi ko sana na-meet si Ion—hindi ko to naranasan, ang saraaap!” Her relationship with Ion, built on mutual trust and openness, stands as proof that embracing vulnerability can lead to profound happiness.
Vice’s message to Ranj—and to viewers—was clear: shielding oneself from pain also means shielding oneself from love’s fullest expression. By choosing to love without fear, Vice found Ion and a love that continues to inspire. Her story reminds us that the courage to risk heartbreak is the key to experiencing love’s sweetest rewards.
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