During the November 6 airing of It’s Showtime’s “Laro Laro Pick” segment, Vice Ganda turned a casual game show moment into a sharp critique of systemic injustice. What began as a lighthearted exchange with studio player Fate—a newly minted magna cum laude graduate—quickly evolved into a pointed commentary on the stark contrast between how authorities treat petty crimes and high-level corruption.
When Fate shared her dream of landing a managerial role in government, Vice responded with biting wit: “Ay oh, gusto ng malaking kita. Ang pinupuntirya government office! Mahusay, nanonood ng balita!” The remark, though delivered in jest, echoed a growing public sentiment: that government posts, once seen as noble pursuits, are now perceived as fast tracks to wealth amid ongoing corruption scandals involving questionable contracts and flood-control projects.
Vice didn’t stop there. She added, “Gusto magkaroon ng ari-arian sa ibang bansa. Mahusay ‘to, gustong yumaman agad. Tapos pag nabuking, biglang magkakasakit, magpapacheck-up sa ibang bansa at hindi na babalik!” The jab was unmistakable—a reference to politicians accused of corruption who flee abroad under the guise of medical treatment, evading accountability while ordinary Filipinos struggle to access basic healthcare.
The segment took a sharper turn when Vice addressed law enforcement’s misplaced priorities: “Andami nating kilala—walang kulong yan! Ang may kulong ngayon ‘yung mga nagcocostume ng pulis!” She was referring to the recent controversy where the National Police Commission summoned a man for wearing a distorted police uniform as a Halloween costume. The man was threatened with legal action and forced to issue a public apology, a move many netizens decried as excessive and emblematic of power-tripping.
Vice’s punchline—“Pero ‘yung malalaking nakawan, walang kulong yan!”—hit hardest. It underscored the frustration of many Filipinos who see swift action taken against minor infractions while large-scale government theft goes unpunished. Her commentary laid bare the systemic imbalance: small-time citizens face the full weight of the law, while powerful figures often escape scrutiny.
Rather than sticking to safe entertainment, Vice Ganda used her platform to spotlight social injustices with humor and grit. Known for her fearless candor, she has long been a voice for the marginalized, unafraid to tackle issues others shy away from. Her fans have come to expect this brand of truth-telling—wrapped in wit but rooted in reality.
By transforming a game show segment into a moment of reckoning, Vice didn’t just entertain—she provoked thought. Her words challenged viewers to question the systems that govern them and the selective enforcement of justice that continues to plague the country.
