Push Admin

Vice Ganda temporarily converts social media pages as source for news updates on Typhoon Carina

Article (news)

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Kapamilya comedian Vice Ganda decided to temporarily convert his social media platforms as a source for news following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina.</p><p>On his TikTok page, Vice explained why his social media platforms are now populated with news updates.</p><p>&quot;Siguro po meron sa inyong mga nagtataka o inaakalang na-hack po &#x27;yung TikTok ko dahil ang laman po ng TikTok ko ay puro tungkol sa bagyo dito sa Pilipinas. Well, hindi po,&quot; he said. </p><p>He went on: &quot;Sinadya ko pong i-extend muna ang social media platforms ko like &#x27;yung Facebook fan page ko at itong Tiktok account ko upang maging daan sa pagdi-disseminate o pag-spread ng mga balita tungkol sa Pilipinas, most specifically sa Metro Manila dahil dito po dito sa bagyo sa ating lugar.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@unkabogableviceganda/video/7395512381826190599" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7395512381826190599" id="v57774645922568510" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:758px" name="__tt_embed__v57774645922568510" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7395512381826190599?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aent-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2024-07-26T08%3A16%3A16.180098%3A7523039e-6a35-4af0-a0ab-008e61f3e0c9%26action%3Dedit"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong>It&#x27;s Showtime </strong></em></a>host remarked that his goal is for the news updates to reach more people and to raise awareness about the situation of the typhoon victims.</p><p>&quot;Ayun po ini-extend ko po ito muna itong mga accounts ko para mas marami-rami ang ma-reach ng mga impormasyon at ng mga balita sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon natin dito sa Metro Manila dahil po sa bagyo natin,&quot; he stated.</p><p>The Kapamilya star further pointed out that since the shutdown of ABS-CBN, the reach of news reports has become limited, hence he thought of utilizing his social media accounts to deliver news updates.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/4/17/vice-ganda-gives-advice-on-self-confidence-accept-yourself-and-love-yourself-044"><strong>READ: Vice Ganda gives advice on self-confidence: ‘Accept yourself and love yourself’</strong></a></div><p>&quot;Pause muna ako sa mga GV-GV (good vibes) o mga playtime na mga content para magbigay daan sa pag-spread ng information or current news about the situation here in the Philippines specially here sa Metro Manila dahil po sa bagyo natin dahil alam niyo naman po na nung nawalan po ng prangkisa ang ABS-CBN eh nalimitahan na po &#x27;yung mga balita na nakakarating sa iba&#x27;t ibang lugar lalong lalo na dun sa mga lugar na malalayo at kinakailangang maabutan ng mga balita at mahalang impormasyon,&quot; he said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C86d4q8yRHT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A246489%2C%22ls%22%3A246107%2C%22le%22%3A246123%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="832" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Vice added: &quot;So I decided to extend my social media platforms like my Facebook fan page and my TikTok account para makapagbigay sa inyo ng mga karagdagang impormasyon at balita.&quot;</p><p>The comedian said that once the situation gets better, he will revert to posting his regular content.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Pag okay-okay na po ang panahon so babalik na po ulit tayo sa mga GV-GV content,&quot; he stated.</p><p>Fans online were quick to commend Vice for his gesture.</p><p>&quot;Spreading awareness is very amazing Vice. Stay safe everyone💗,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;Thanks meme Vice laking tulong sa mga OFW na malaman ang sitwasyon sa Pinas❤️🙏🏻,&quot; another fan posted.</p><p>&quot;Thank you Vice, malaking tulong etong ginawa mo para magreach out mga taong gustong tumulong, keep up idol,&quot; another fan wrote.</p><p>Metro Manila was declared under a state of calamity on July 24 following the massive flooding in different cities in the region.</p><p>As per Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, a state of calamity is declared when &quot;a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damage to property, disruption of means of livelihood, roads, and normal way of life of people in the affected areas, as a result of the occurrence of natural or human-induced hazard.&quot;</p><p>This allows for the release of emergency funds for 16 cities and one municipality in Metro Manila and permits the implementation of price controls in the region.</p>

<p>Vice Ganda decides to use his social media pages for news updates to raise awareness about the situation in the country following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina. </p>

Vice Ganda decides to use his social media pages for news updates to raise awareness about the situation in the country following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina.

Vice Ganda temporarily converts social media pages as source for news updates on Typhoon Carina

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Showbiz

Vice Ganda temporarily converts social media pages as source for news updates on Typhoon Carina

Toff C.

Published July 26, 2024 04:50 PM PHT

Read More:

Vice Ganda

super typhoon Carina

celebrity news

entertainment news

showbiz news

lifestyle news

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.