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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/01/07/20210107-mommyrosario-viceganda.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Screengrab from YouTube</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Vice Ganda pulled a gift prank on his family members during the holidays, serving as a reminder for all of them that they once lived a humble life before the comedian reaped the rewards of his showbiz career.</p><p>In his latest vlog, the &quot;It&#x27;s Showtime&quot; host gave a glimpse of their Christmas celebration at his massive industrial-style home.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/01/21/watch-vice-ganda-gives-tour-of-his-newly-furnished-valur">WATCH: Vice Ganda gives tour of his newly furnished &#x27;valur&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>The festivities kicked off with a chef-prepared dinner with steak, prawns, charcuterie, and different kinds of desserts. </p><p>Vice Ganda then proceeded to give his gifts one by one, starting with his niece Camille, who received a box of department store underwear.</p><p>To her surprise, Camille found a fancier gift hidden in one of the panties -- a pair of earrings. </p><p>Vice Ganda&#x27;s sister Tina similarly got a pair of expensive-looking earrings, which was hidden in a laundry bag filled with So-En panties. </p><p>The comedian&#x27;s nephew Christian and sister Babot respectively got a white gold bracelet and a sparkly rosary, which were also tucked inside seemingly ordinary items.</p><p>His mother, meanwhile, seemed initially puzzled upon unwrapping a box of facial tissue from Vice Ganda.</p><p>But just like everyone else, Vice Ganda&#x27;s mom received a rather pricey Christmas gift -- a Rolex watch.</p><p>&quot;Minimithi-mithi ko pero hindi ko kayang bilhin,&quot; she told her son. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NuXofLDC21k?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>While Vice Ganda did not talk about the prank in his vlog, a part of the video showed the following text: &quot;Relevance of So-En panty to remind them of their humble beginnings.&quot;</p><p>Toward the end of the clip, Vice Ganda shared why he went all out with his gifts for Christmas, noting that he did not get to spend a lot of time with his family because of the pandemic.</p><p>He said the events of 2020 made him realize that there is no uncertainty in life. </p><p>&quot;Di ko alam kung anong mangyayari bukas. &#x27;Di ko alam kung hanggang saan at hanggang kailan aabutin ang mga hinaharap nating krisis. Kaya sabi ko sa sarili ko, hangga&#x27;t may pagkakataon, ibibigay at ipapadama ko na sa mga taong mahal ko -- lalong-lalo na sa Nanay ko -- ang anumang makapagpapasaya sa kanila,&quot; he said.</p><p>&quot;Di na ako magpapapatumpik-tumpik pa. &#x27;Di ako manghihinayang. &#x27;Di ako mag-aalinlangan. Dahil walang kasiguraduhan ang panahon,&quot; he continued. &quot;Baka &#x27;di ko na magawa bukas, kaya sisimulan ko nang gawin ngayon. At sa sa araw-araw hanggang may bukas.&quot;</p><p>Comments from touched viewers poured in on the video, which has gained over 1.6 million views in less than a day.</p><p>Many praised Vice Ganda for his generosity to his family and even his staff, with some saying he deserves to be &quot;blessed&quot; with a successful career in showbiz. </p><div><strong>Related video: </strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q7umSMFgTNs?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Vice Ganda pulled a gift prank on his family members during the holidays, serving as a reminder for all of them that they once lived a humble life before the comedian reaped the rewards of his showbiz career. </p>

Vice Ganda pulled a gift prank on his family members during the holidays, serving as a reminder for all of them that they once lived a humble life before the comedian reaped the rewards of his showbiz career.