Comedy icon Vice Ganda has again set the internet on fire with his latest TikTok creation. Titled “Lagi kitang pipiliin, Pilipinas!” This music video masterpiece features Angeline Quinto’s anthem “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” as its music, showing entertainment and poignant insights into the Filipino experience.
@unkabogableviceganda Lagi kitang pipiliin, Pilipinas 🇵🇭 #fyp #PiliinMoAngPilipinas #ViceGanda ♬ Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas – Angeline Quinto
From the perpetual gridlock of Metro Manila traffic to the unsettling view of a towering condominium against the solemnity of the Rizal monument, the video paints a vivid picture of the nation’s complexities.
The issues addressed are as diverse as they are pressing, reflecting the multifaceted challenges Filipinos encounter daily. The looming specter of the jeepney phaseout, the contentious development of a resort amidst the natural splendor of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, and the tensions in the West Philippine Sea all find their place in Vice Ganda’s TikTok video.
Vice Ganda delivers a message with humor and humanity. As the video’s view count skyrockets, surpassing 6.2 million views with more than 700 thousand likes as of the latest count, it’s clear that his blend of entertainment and advocacy reached audiences far and wide.
Yet, amidst the chaos and complexities, there remains a devotion to the Philippines, symbolized by the message that concludes the video: “Kahit mahirap kang ipaglaban, pinipili pa rin kita, Pilipinas.” It’s proof of the enduring love and loyalty that binds Filipinos to their homeland, even amid uncertainty.
In his unique blend of comedy and social commentary, Vice Ganda sparks conversations and inspires action, proving that sometimes, the best way to confront the world’s challenges is with a smile.
References:
- https://philnews.ph/2024/05/10/vice-ganda-tiktok-video-featuring-piliin-mo-ang-pilipinas-trend/
- https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/vice-ganda-highlights-beauty-struggles-ph-issues-in-asoka-challenge/ar-BB1mc6a3?ocid
- https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/11/vice-ganda-goes-viral-with-powerful-tik-tok-video-on-the-philippines