Cushioning COVID with Comedy: The Philippines

Asia Insight

S11E08
March 11, 2022 28 min

Overview

Theaters and comedy clubs in the Philippines have been hit particularly hard by pandemic lockdowns. Entertainment group Comedy Manila is holding free and paid online events through social media and conferencing apps. The 50 members include 1 local superstar with over 800,000 followers on social media, alongside newcomers working regular jobs to make ends meet. Meet the entertainers and fans determined to beat back the pandemic through laughter.

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