Amid ABS-CBN’s struggle for the franchise renewal, rumors circulated that Vice Ganda is beginning his own network. Vice, who is one of the top-paid entertainers in the Kapamilya network, intends on commencing his own digital network. Just like his prior shows, the 44-year-old “It’s Showtime” host will reportedly be highlighting a variety of programs and talent shows on his network.
The star will begin his own network known as “The Vice Ganda Digital Network” to support others amid the pandemic. According to the online reports, Vice also plans on supporting other Kapamilya celebrities by hiring them on his network. As you may well know, more than 11,000 workers have been ordered off work amid the ABS-CBN closedown.
“Dito lahat ang kailangan namin unahin i-accommodate ay yung mga taga0ABS-CBN na wala munang pinagkakakitaan ngayon. Kailangan ko buksan itong proyektong ito para makapag-extend ng help sa kanila. Kasama iyon sa secondary objective ko,” says Vice Ganda during his virtual press con on July 20.
Still, it appears like not all people were pleased with this news. Among them is veteran musician Leah Navarro who speaks up about the comedian on social media. On Twitter, Leah Navarro stated that Vice Ganda disregarded the ABS-CBN shut down in order to switch boats and start off his new business.
“No wonder she seemingly ignored the shutdown. To Vice Ganda, ABS-CBN was a cash cow, and once slaughtered by Congress, it was easy to abandon and go her own way. She was never really a Kapamilya forever,” says Navarro on Twitter according to a Rappler article about Vice’s new company.
As a reply, many fans defended the comedian towards Navarro’s accusations. According to some Meme fans, ABS-CBN officials have given Vice the go-signal to jump-start his own network. This was also Vice’s way of supporting other people in need amidst the pandemic.
Source: The Philippine Times
