The digital world is currently locked in a heated debate following a viral moment on the popular noontime variety show, It’s Showtime. What began as a standard lighthearted game segment quickly turned into a nationwide conversation about history, education, and the “Gen Z” information gap.
During the “Laro Laro Pick” segment on the March 12, 2026 episode, a young contestant was shown a photograph of Malacañang Palace, the official residence and workplace of the President of the Philippines. When asked to identify the landmark, the contestant appeared visibly confused.
Despite helpful clues from hosts Vice Ganda and Jhong Hilario—including hints about it being where the President resides—the contestant tentatively guessed, “Munisipyo?” (Municipal Hall). Even after being given the first two syllables, “Mala-“, the contestant blurted out “Malabon,” leading to a mix of laughter and collective gasps from the studio audience.
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The “Unkabogable Star” Vice Ganda didn’t let the moment pass with just a laugh. Visibly concerned, Vice offered a stern but motherly lecture.
“Naku, natatawa ka pa ha… Malacañang ‘yan. ‘Wag puro blush on saka highlighter sa TikTok ha?”
Vice went on to question the current state of the Philippine education system, wondering if the basic Philippine symbols and historical landmarks taught to previous generations are still part of the modern curriculum.
Many netizens pointed to the incident as a “sad reality” of the country’s declining functional literacy:
– “wag niyo siyang ijudge, nobody’s perfect remember”
– “hinde din. normal na kasi yan na pag aaralan yan at makikita yan sa pera. for sure nag aral naman sya. kaya dapat alam nya yun.”
– “pinakita ko din yang picture sa pamangkin Kong 3rd year high school dirin alam kung ano yan at saan ..my gosh.. sabi niya di naman daw tinuro sa kanila yan”
– “sa totoo lang pag dating jn sa show nayan lalo na pag may mga question baka kinakabahan lng kaya guys wag tayo mng judge ng tao no body’s perfect kahit sabihin pa natin na alam ng mga bata yn wag natin sya e judge”
– “Nakakainis ang education ngayon grabe nmn!”
(Photo source: Youtube Screengrab – ABS-CBN)
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