Michael V. releases the Bubble Bible book

MANILA, Philippines – “Thou shall finish reading this book laughing.”

That is the ultimate commandment of The Bubble Bible by Bitoy, a collection of Michael V.’s 12 most famous characters on the long-running, much-loved GMA Network gag show Bubble Gang.

The collection, out now from Summit Books, lets readers enjoy the irreverent comedy of the comedian, actor, singer, composer, rapper and parodist over 20 decades of making Filipino audiences laugh on Bubble Gang. The Bubble Bible by Bitoy includes images of his memorable incarnations, the hilarious gags that have made them unforgettable and funny anecdotes from Bitoy himself.

In The Bubble Bible by Bitoy, fans will be treated to the “tiis-ganda” secrets of Yaya Rosalinda “Cha-Cha” Lucero, the hidden tattoos of Tata Lino, the untold riches of Don Miguel De Ayalabang, the workouts that Sexballs swears by and the monologue that only Cecilio Sasuman can do justice to. Laugh out loud at other unforgettable personalities that Michael V. has breathed life into, such as Junie Lee, Madam Rocha, Mr. Assimo, Mr. Matapobre, Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong, DJ Bumbay and Doña Yna Moran.

The illustrations of the Bubble Gang characters in the book are also by Michael V., whose talent in drawing is well-known. The book also features a foreword by veteran comedian Joey de Leon.

Bubble Gang is the longest-running sketch comedy program in the Philippines, with Michael V. as its creative director and one of its pioneering cast members. The show, which first aired on GMA Network on Oct. 20, 1995, celebrated its 20th anniversary recently.

The Bubble Bible by Bitoy is now out in bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.