Comedian Vice Ganda was confirmed to attend a concert expected to be held in Malacanang Palace on December 15, 2024.
The event, Konsyerto sa Palasyo para sa Pelikulang Pilipino, will be held at the palace’s Kalayaan grounds.
“Ito po ay handog ni President Bongbong Marcos at First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos,” Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando S. Artes.
“Na ang layunin po nitong Konsyerto sa Palasyo… ay para po bigyan ng pagpupugay ang industriya ng pelikulang Pilipino.” he added.
According to Artes, they invited all the artists that would be part of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which included Vice, who’s part of And The Breadwinner Is.
“Oo confirmed, inaayos pa sino sa cast pupunta pero definitely si Jun [Robles] kasama ni Vice,” he said.
The party would happen amid the request of the Palace to other government agencies to tone down their Christmas parties and use their remaining allowances to help the families affected by extreme weather.
Vice’s attendance received a mixed reaction from the netizens; some were disappointed that the comedian, known for being politically aware, would support such an event.
However, his fans defended the comedian, saying it would be rare for a comedian like him to be invited to Malacanang.