(From left) Vice Ganda, Kiko Pangilinan and Sharon Cuneta. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Vice Ganda Vice Ganda expressed his support for senatorial bet Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan , with the TV host appealing to the public to really consider the candidates’ credentials before casting a vote. The “It’s Showtime” host sat down with Pangilinan and his wife, Megastar Sharon Cuneta , for a conversation about his experiences as a former senator as well as his bid to return to the Senate.
Vice Ganda first commended Pangilinan for being simple and efficient not just as an individual but also as a senator. The comedian pointed out how the latter’s demeanor very much differs from some public officials, lamenting the apparent lack of statesmanship in the country’s current political landscape. “Ang layo na sa mga napapakinggan kong nagsasalita dati.
Kahit ‘yung pamamaraan ng pagsasalita, hindi na, bihira na — parang wala na akong statesman na nakikita,” Vice Ganda said. “Minsan nagwi-wish ako na sana comedy show itong pinapanuod ko para natatanggap ko,” he added. “But hindi [sila] komedyante at wala [sila] sa comedy show.
” Vice Ganda then underscored Pangilinan’s advocacies for farmers, fishermen, LGBTQIA+ community as well as his proposed platform to help the film industry make cinema more accessible to the public. Leni-Kiko campaign During their conversation, Pangilinan also recalled his candidacy for vice presidency along with then-presidential candida.