I guess "Bubble Gang" is the Philippine equivalent of America's "Saturday Night Live", although this shows on Friday night. Also, its episodes are shot earlier, not live. This show started on October 1995 until now. Thus, this is 20 years old, just like me!
Michael V., the show's captain, is the key reason why this show lives on. He's joined with creative and funny writers and the show's mainstay members Rufa Mae Quinto and Antonio Aquitania. Through the years, some members came and went. However, its heart, which is presenting the comedies of the Filipino people, is beating well.
Many Filipino comedy shows receive the ax for low ratings. I think "Bubble Gang" befriends the ax. Hahaha! Oh yeah!