The 3rd Annual Filipino Comedy Festival
The 3rd Annual
FILIPINO COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025
West Coast Leg
September 26th & 27th
SHOWS 7 PM & 9 PM
BINDLESTIFF STUDIO, 185 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
October is nationally recognized as Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the profound history, resilience, and cultural contributions of the Filipino community in the United States. This year, the celebration starts early (early? yes, early!) with the highly anticipated return of the Filipino Comedy Festival, launching its West Coast leg at San Francisco’s Bindlestiff Studio on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27.
Audiences can expect four unforgettable & unique shows packed with gut-busting, gout-having humor and talagang bastos mayhem, showcasing the very best up-and-coming Filipin@ American comedians from across the U.S. and Canada.
Created by Banana Ketchup Comedy and produced on the West Coast by the Bwahaha Barkada, the Filipino Comedy Festival is the first-of-its-kind coast-to-coast celebration of Filipino stand-up. Known worldwide for karaoke and dance, Filipinos are now taking center stage in comedy—with performers featured on Netflix, Comedy Central, Just for Laughs (JFL), YouTube, and other social media platforms with millions of followers.
Don’t miss this historic weekend of laughter and pin@y representation. On September 26 and 27, witness the next wave of Filipin@ comedy talent lighting up the stage at Bindlestiff Studio.
Festival passes are available to experience the four unique shows:
Fri, Sept 26 @ 7pm
The “GOT GOUT?” Show
Hosted by Allan Samson Manalo
Featuring: Shawn Felipe, Emil “Amok” Guillermo, Debra “DB” Belale, Jex Ramirez, Oliver Saria, Rhoda Gravador, Plus Special Surprise Guest.
Fri, Sept 26 @ 9pm
The “BASTOS KA BA?” Show
Hosted by Manny Cabrera
Featuring: PX Floro, Aivy Cordova, Rhoda Gravador, Erick Esteban, Wally Hipolito, Elvin Maglinte, April Pascua, Artie Valenzuela, Plus Special Surprise Guest.
Sat, Sept 27 @ 7 PM
The “SARI SARI” Show
Hosted by Rhoda Gravador
Featuring: Allan Samson Manalo, Kyle Marian, Via Abolencia, Tatiana Dayers, Goldie & Mateo Gareza, Sandy Velasco, Plus Special Surprise Guest.
Sat, Sept 27 @ 9 PM
The “BWAHAHA BARKADA” Show
Hosted by DB
Featuring: Kitty Pineapple, Manny Cabrera, Jonas Castillo, Oli Dub, Mikey Perry, Julius Ramirez, RJ Villa, John Yabes, Plus Special Surprise Guest.
Produced by the Bwahaha Barkada - Debra “DB” Belale, Manny Cabrera, Jr., Rhoda Gravador, and A. Samson Manalo
Created by Banana Ketchup - Patricia Dinglasan (New York Comedy Club, Buzzfeed) and Kyle Marian (Inside Edition, NPR, NowThis!)
About Bwahaha Barkada - Born out of a desperate need for attention, the Bwahaha Barkada (aka the BBs) is a group of four Filipino-American comedians, Debra “DB” Belale, Manny Cabrera, Rhoda Gravador, and Allan Samson Manalo who produce comedy shows for San Francisco’s thriving comedy scene including the Comedy Before The Debauchery Slate open mics, The Standup Throwdown Comedy Competition, the Lapu Lapu Laugh Rebellion, and last year’s Filipino Comedy Festival.
About Banana Ketchup Comedy - Patricia Dinglasan and Kyle Marian, two dynamic Filipina comedians based in New York City, are shaking up the comedy scene with their vibrant pop-up shows. Collaborating with Filipino and Asian-American small businesses and community groups, they spotlight emerging, diverse talent while creating unforgettable nights filled with laughter, mouth-watering cuisine, and a strong sense of community. Their brainchild, Banana Ketchup Comedy, and the annual Filipino Comedy Festival have been spotlighted in The Inquirer US and GMA TV. From packed shows at Kabisera Cafe to the lively celebrations at NYC’s Ube Festival, Lumpia Festival, and more, they’re bringing comedy with a cultural twist to the East and West Coast.