TV host-comedian Vice Ganda took a firm stand on the importance of informed voting, urging the public to elect senators and congressmen based on their ability to craft beneficial laws, rather than those who simply hand out financial assistance during elections.
During the March 4 episode of It’s Showtime, Vice Ganda and his co-hosts quizzed audience members on current events. One of the questions asked which of the three branches of government—executive, legislative, or judiciary—is responsible for lawmaking. When the audience correctly answered “legislative,” Vice Ganda took the opportunity to remind viewers of Congress and the Senate’s primary role.
“The legislative branch—Congress and the Senate—is responsible for making laws. That’s why we should vote for candidates who actually know how to create laws and have concrete legislative plans,” he explained.
Lawmakers, Not Financial Aid Providers
Vice Ganda stressed that distributing aid is not the primary function of legislators, saying, “Congress and the Senate’s main job is to create laws, not to hand out money. Their focus should be on law-making, not giving cash assistance.”
Advocating for Tax Awareness
His statements came after he was recognized as one of the top celebrity taxpayers of 2024 during a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) event in Quezon City. Speaking at the BIR Tax Campaign Kickoff, he emphasized the public’s right to question where their taxes go.
“It is our right to question and raise our voices because our money is being used. That’s why we all have an obligation to pay taxes—because we are also the ones who will benefit from it,” Vice Ganda said.
Concern Over Voter Awareness
His call for informed voting also followed an incident on It’s Showtime’s “Sexy Babe” segment, where a contestant admitted to being unfamiliar with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The moment sparked concerns about political awareness and education among voters.
With the 2025 elections approaching, Vice Ganda’s remarks highlight the importance of electing leaders who understand governance and legislation, rather than those relying on populist strategies.