MANILA, Philippines -- Comedian Vice Ganda is taking a short break from ABS-CBN's noontime show "It's Showtime" as per the advice of his doctors.
In his official Twitter account, Ganda said he has been advised not to talk after his doctors found that he has polyps on his vocal cords.
The comedian said he has to rest his voice to avoid further damage and surgery.
"GANDAng tanghali Unkabogables. Just woke up to take my meds. Its my second day of steroids and strictly no talk therapy," Vice Ganda tweeted on Monday.
"Sorry guys u wont see me muna in Showtime. The doc found polyps in my vocal chords. Di na nagsasara yung upper part coz its seriously damaged. The blood vessels are swollen and might collapse. I have also acid reflux na lalong nagpalala. Were trying steroids now and strictly no talk for the next days. Pag di gumaling i will have to undergo surgery. Ilang araw nkong papel at ballpen ang katapat ko dahil kailangan kong isulat kung anung sasabihin ko. It will take a few days but im sure ill be fine. The Lord loves me. Im not even bothered," he explained.
On "It's Showtime," his co-host expressed concern and love for their colleague.
"'Sis pagaling ka' tulad ng sinabi mo kanina ay kakantahan kita para gumaling ka," said Anne Curtis, who is back on the show weeks after taking a break to fulfill other commitments abroad.
Curtis even performed the song "I'm Missing You" for the comedian.
"Sana makatulong 'yan girl para gumaling ka na, as per doctor's advise namamaga pa daw 'yung throat niya, bakit kaya namamaga? Pero get well soon," she said.
On Twitter, Ganda said that he enjoyed Curtis' performance.
"Bwahahhaha!!!! @annecurtissmith made my day! I love you and i miss u bigtime sissy," Ganda tweeted.
