Vice Ganda Compares It’s Showtime to a Filipino Family
As It’s Showtime moves to GMA’s GTV channel, Vice Ganda compared their situation to a family who has been through ups and downs.
After airing on TV5 since ABS-CBN’s franchise was denied, It’s Showtime moved to its new home on GMA’s sister channel GTV starting July 1. The move was brought about after Eat’s Bulaga‘s original hosts led by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon left the noontime show to form another show on TV5.
At the contract signing last June 28 attended by the It’s Showtime hosts and bosses of ABS-CBN and GMA, comedian Vice Ganda showed gratitude for their new home.
Vice Ganda: The move is very Pinoy na Pinoy
During his turn to speak on behalf of the hosts, Vice began by saying that when they found out about the series of events, he was calm and knew things were going to be okay.
“Itong pangyayari na ito ay sadyang Pinoy na Pinoy,” the comedian-singer said. “Pilipinong Pilipino ang nagaganap na ito (the contract signing). Ang Showtime ay kumakatawan para sa lahat ng pamilyang Pilipino.”
The “Rampa” singer added that despite the challenges, they are still standing because of the love and support. “Dahil mahalaga sa kanila ang pamilya ay patuloy silang lumalaban. Sa lahat ng hamon ng buhay na hinarap noon at haharapin pa sa kasalukuyan.”
He also likened ABS-CBN to that of a parent, who continued to fight for his child during the toughest of times. “Yung kahit anong kahirapan ng mga anak nila, kahit anong danasin nung bahay niya. Kahit anong danasin ng pamilya niya. Yung mga magulang kahit anong hirap, hinding-hindi titigil sa paghanap ng paraan para maitaguyod ang pamilyang ito.”
The start of something new for It’s Showtime
As he concluded his speech, Vice likened GMA to that of the neighbors who are ready to help. “Sa panahon ng pangangailangan ay handang mag-alay ng bayanihan sa nangangailangan sa kanilang kapwa Pilipino.”
“Kaya itong nangyayari ay Pilipinong Pilipino. Ito ay istorya ng tagumpay para sa akin, para sa mga kasamahan ko. Para sa mga bosses natin at lalong lalo na para sa mga madlang people na nanonood at sumusubaybay ng mga program natin.”
And while he does not know where the series of events will lead the show and partnership, Vice said he’s confident that this is just the start of better beginnings for both networks.
“I am just very hopeful, very grateful, and very excited.”
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