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Comedian and TV host Vice Ganda took to social media to criticize the continued lack of long-term solutions to the country’s persistent flooding problems, calling out some politicians for relying solely on the distribution of relief goods.
In a TikTok video, Vice Ganda shared a montage of severe flooding incidents in the Philippines, which transitioned into a comedic skit where he portrayed a fictional public servant named “YorMEME.”
During the skit, “YorMEME” is interviewed by a reporter who asks about the official’s actions following a flood that occurred five years ago. “YorMEME” responds, “Hirap na hirap ang mga constituents ko kaya namigay ako ng relief goods — mga hygiene kits at sardinas.”
The reporter then inquires about the response to another flood last year. Again, “YorMEME” repeats the same solution: “Kitang-kita ko ang pagdurusa ng mga constituent ko kaya naman namigay ulit ako ng relief goods.”
As the interview progresses, the reporter brings up the most recent flooding and questions “YorMEME” on the plans to address it. The character, with a hint of sarcasm, replies, “Of course, of course, of course, hindi ko sila puwedeng pabayaan. Mamimigay ako sa lahat ng constituents ko ng mga relief goods – ‘yung mga hygiene kits and sardinas.”
“YorMEME” goes on to say, “Solusyon? Alam mo kasi, mahirap isipin ‘yang solusyon. Kaya ang gagawin ko na lang ay mamimigay na lang ulit ako ng paulit-ulit ng relief goods… ‘Pag inisip ko pa kasi ‘yang mga solusyon na ‘yan ay baka hindi na ako makapag-TikTok.”
Vice Ganda captioned the video with a biting remark: “Make me SWIM, lubog sa WATER! ‘Pag bumabaha, relief ang answer!”
https://www.tiktok.com/@unkabogableviceganda/video/7407772360130022673
The video quickly went viral, striking a chord with many who feel that distributing relief goods is only a temporary fix and that more sustainable solutions are needed to address the country’s recurring flooding issues.
