As Unkabogable Guest Speaker ng Madlang Iskolar ng Bayan | Vice Ganda | UPD CMC Dagitab 2026

Summary

Comedian and actor Vice Ganda delivers an inspiring and insightful commencement address at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication, urging graduates to use their voices for social change.

Highlights

Introduction and Humorous Opening00:00:02

Vice Ganda introduces themselves in their signature style, bridging their background as a performer with the prestige of the University of the Philippines (UP) community.

Personal Journey and Overcoming Hardship00:05:48

Vice shares the meaning of 'Dagitab' (spark) in their life, detailing the extreme poverty and injustices they faced while growing up, and how these experiences transformed into a fire to succeed.

Role of Media and Responsibility00:09:17

A critique of the current state of the nation, including political corruption and public service shortcomings, emphasizing that their platform is a tool for social commentary and challenging unfair systems.

Empowering the Graduates00:13:56

Vice Ganda gives a powerful charge to the graduates, reminding them that as UP alumni, they have a responsibility to act as catalysts for truth and integrity rather than perpetuating corruption.